Jennifer Walton-Fisette (She/Her)
Biography
Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette is a professor of Physical Education Teacher Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, and is the Director of Educator Preparation for the College of EHHS. Prior to joining KSU in 2008, she previously taught physical education and health in Rhode Island. She obtained her BS in physical education from Rhode Island College, MS in sport pedagogy from Ithaca College, and EdD in Physical Education Teacher Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her teaching responsibilities include: Secondary Physical Education Content, Inquiry into Professional Practice, Development and Analysis of Game Performance, Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport, Analysis of Motor Skills, Curriculum Development and Forms of Inquiry. She has more than 50 refereed journal publications, 4 books, 10 book chapters, and over 80 state, national, and international conference presentations, in the areas of curriculum, teaching, and learning; pedagogical practices, and social justice issues related to physical education. Her current scholarship centers on social justice, equity, and policy issues within physical education at the K-12 and higher education levels.
Education
Awards/Achievements
- Burton W. Gorman Impact on Reality Award (2017)
- Research Fellow, SHAPE America (2017)
- Faculty Recognition Award (2015, 2016)
- Recipient of the SHAPE America Midwest District College/University Young Professional Award (2015)
- Recipient of the Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Young Professional Award (2013)
- Faculty Excellence Awards for Research and Teaching (2014, 2013, 2012, 2010)
- SHAPE America Research Council Distinguished Service Award (2022)