Kristi Johnson Publishes Her First Book 

Dr. Kristi Johnson, an EdD in KIN alum, published her first book titled, ABC Dance and Move With Me. This educational book is designed for children aged 1-5 and aims to enhance the interplay between movement and literacy in early childhood education. The book teaches movement, celebrates diversity in dance,… Continue reading…

Aslynn Halvorson-Weaver Returns to UT-Knoxville

Aslynn Halvorson-Weaver, a 2024 EdD in KIN graduate, started a new position as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for Fall 2024. As a Professor of Practice, she serves the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sports Studies (KRSS) as a teaching faculty in addition to… Continue reading…

Ed.D. Student Organizes a Conference in Istanbul, Turkey

Akin Saatci, a first-year student in the Ed.D. in KIN program, organized a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. The conference featured Dr. Brent Anderson from North Carolina along with esteemed instructors from around the world. The four-day event was attended by 320 participants from 15 countries.  With a vision to help… Continue reading…

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Mona Flynn Presents Research at Yoga Conferences

In October, Dr. Mona Flynn, a 2024 graduate of the Ed.D. program, had the opportunity to present her research at two yoga conferences: the Symposium on Yoga Research and the Midwest Yoga Conference. The Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR) was held on October 14 -16, 2024 at the Kripalu Center… Continue reading…

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Laura Turek Becomes an Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University

Laura Turek, a 2023 EdD graduate, is now an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Sports Medicine, and Athletic Training and the Program Director for the Master’s in Applied Kinesiology at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida. She teaches in the undergraduate and graduate Health Sciences program and the undergraduate… Continue reading…

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Ed.D. in Kinesiology 2024 Dissertation Research

In May 2024, the graduating class of the Doctor of Education in Kinesiology program presented their doctoral research to their peers, Kinesiology faculty members, and others during the Dissertation Showcase.