Sharon Howell Thompson, Ed.D., C.H.E.S.
Professor of Health Promotion ~ Coastal Carolina University
Spadoni College of Education – Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
PO Box 261954
Conway, South Carolina 29528
Office - 843-349-2635 FAX: 843-349-2635
e-mail - thompson@coastal.edu
Educational Background
Educational Doctorate, 1993
Health Education Administration
Dissertation topic:
Adolescent Males' Body Image Perceptions of Themselves and Females
School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
Educational Specialist, 1992
Educational Administration Cognate Area: Health Education
University of South Carolina
Master of Education, 1982
Community and Occupational Education
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, 1980
Plant Sciences
Clemson University
Relevant Professional Training
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), 1991 - present
Certified Personal Trainer, (Gold Certified), American Council on Exercise (ACE), 1990 - present
Yoga Diploma, International School of Yoga. Devon, England, UK, 1998
South Carolina Teaching Certifications:
Superintendent, Biology, General Science, High School Supervisor, High
School Principal, Vocational Center Director, and Agriculture
Honors / Awards
Who’s Who Among American Women, 2006
Pat-on-the-Back Volunteer Award, South Carolina Department of Heath and Environmental Control, 2006
Coastal Carolina University, Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer, 2004
The Sun News, Volunteer of the Year, 2003
Recipient of Excellence in Community Nutrition Award, Dannon Institute, 2003
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005, 2004, 1998, 1996
Nominee for University of South Carolina Outstanding Young Alumni Award, 2001
Advisor for Eta Sigma Gamma, Health Education Honor Society
Delta Zeta Chapter was recipient of Eta Sigma Gamma National Service Award, 2002
Coastal Carolina University, Professor of the Year, Finalist, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997
Distinguished Teacher and Scholar for School of Education, Coastal Carolina University, 1999
Student Affairs Award, Coastal Carolina University, May 1998
Health Education Professional of the Year, South Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education (SCAAHE), November 1997
International/National Publications
Thompson, S.H. (in press, 2006). The prevalence of characteristics of the Female Athlete Triad among collegiate cross country athletes. Journal of College Health.
DeBate, R. & Thompson, S.H. (2005). Evaluation of a curriculum based running program: Assessment of self-esteem, body image, and eating attitudes. International Journal of Eating and Weight Disorders, 10, 25-32.
* Thompson, S.H., Smith, P., & DiGioacchino, R. (2005). Performance-related injuries and exercise orientation of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I, II, and III Female Collegiate Cross Country Runners. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 13(2), 17-38.
*Thompson, S.H. & Gabriel, M. (2004). Risk factors for the female athlete triad among collegiate and noncollegiate female athletes. The Physical Educator, 61(4), 200 – 212.
Thompson, S.H. (2004). Nutrition education: Schools can lead the way to a healthier future. Connections, 16(2),47-49.
Thompson, S.H., & Digsby, S. (2004). Dieting, body dissatisfaction, and eating problems: A preliminary study of high school cheerleaders. Journal of School Health, 74(3), 85-90. Note: This article was named “Editor’s Choice” by Preventive Medicine Week and featured in ten on-line health-related WEB sites.
*Thompson, S.H. & Hammond, K. (2004). Beauty is as beauty does: Body image and self-esteem of pageant contestants. Eating and Weight Disorder Journal, 8(3), 231-237.
Thompson, S.H., Rafiroiu, A.C., & Sargent, R.G. (2003). Examining gender, racial, and age differences in weight concern. Eating Behaviors, 3(4), 307-323.
Thompson, S. H., Sargent, R. G., & Case, A. (2001). Factors influencing performance related injuries among group fitness instructors. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 10, 124-142.
Rafiroiu, A.C., Anderson, E.P., Sargent, R.G., Parra-Medina, D., Jackson, K., & Thompson, S.H. (2000). Factors associated with diet and dieting behavior of elementary school children. The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, 24(2), 2000.
Thompson, S.H. & Sargent, R.G. (2000, May). Facing eating disorders in the fitness community. IDEA: Fitness Source, 16(5), 38-44.
Adams, K., Sargent, R.G. Thompson, S.H., Richter, D., Corwin, S. & Rogan, T.J. (2000).A study of body weight concerns and weight control practices of 4th and 7th grade adolescents. Ethnicity and Health, 5 (1), 79-93.
Thompson, S.H. & Sargent, R.G. (1999). Black and White women's attitudes toward being overweight, reported body dissatisfaction, and parental criticism of their childhood appearance. Women and Health, 30 (3).
Thompson, S.H., Corwin, S.J., Rogan, T. & Sargent, R.G. (1999). Body size beliefs and weight concerns among mothers and their adolescent children. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 8 (1), 91-108.
Thompson, S. H., Rogan, T., & Sargent, R.G. (1997). Sociocultural influences on body size concerns among seventh graders. Journal of Gender, Culture, and Health, 2(3), 211 - 230.
Thompson, S.H., Corwin, S.J., Rogan, T., & Sargent, R.G. (1997). Body size beliefs, weight concerns, and body dissatisfaction among black and white mothers and their early adolescent children, (abstract only). American Journal of Health Promotion, 11(6), 447.
Thompson, S.H., Sargent, R.G., & Kemper, K.A. (1996). Black and white adolescent males' body image perceptions of males and females. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 34(5/6), 391 - 406.
Thompson, S.H., Corwin, S.J., & Sargent, R.G. (1997). Ideal body size beliefs and weight concerns of fourth-grade children. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 21(3), 279 - 284.
Thompson, S. H. (1996).Weight related attitudes and beliefs of adolescent males. The Physical Educator, 53, 102 - 112.
Parnell, K., Sargent, R.G., Thompson, S.H., Duhe, S., Valois, R. & Kemper, R. (1996).Black and white females' perceptions of ideal body size. Journal of School Health, 66(3), 112 - 118.
State Publications
Thompson, S.H. (2004). Nine nutrition tips for a healthier South Carolina. Publication for Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer award at Coastal Carolina University.
Thompson, S.H. & Thompson, L.A. (2004). Gender differences in collegiate cross-country coaches’ body dissatisfaction and perceptions of eating disorders among runners. GAHPERD Journal, 37(1), 21-27.
*Thompson, S.H., & Smith, P. (2004). Health and Safety Education: Teachers’ use of the South Carolina Standards and beliefs and attitudes regarding instruction. South Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 34 (1), 20-34.
Case, A., Thompson, S.H., & Lackey, M. (2002). The relationship of place of residence on health behavior of college students. South Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 33, 30-40.
Thompson, S.H. (Fall, 2001). Health education in our schools: The missing link. Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina, 48-50.
*Hammond, K. & Thompson, S.H. (2001). Examining the feasibility of on-line versus mail surveys. Louisiana Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal, 65 (1), 9-13.
Case, A.J. & Thompson, S.H. (2000). The relationship of health behavior on grade point average of college students. South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 32(1), 4-9.
Thompson, S.H. (1997).Eating on the run: Choices for children. Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Journal, 31(1), 33-39.
Case, A.J., & Thompson, S.H. (1997). The relationship of leisure and health. South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 29(2), 9 - 14.
Thompson, S. H. (1995).Creating a positive classroom learning environment. South Carolina Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 27(2), 9 - 11.
Thompson, S. H., & Bell, R. (1990).Building cooperative education partnerships. South Carolina Journal of Vocational Education.
Dobson, A. (2006). Type 2 diabetes risk among African American and Caucasian college students (2006, April). Proceedings of the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at University of North Carolina Asheville.
Stroud, K. (2006). The relationship between depression and eating disorders among African American and Caucasian college-age females (2006, April). Proceedings of theNational Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at University of North Carolina Asheville.
Bailey, D. (2005). Comparing gender differences in attitudes and body image of African American children. Proceedings of the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Lexington, Virginia.
Blair, T. (2005). Eating disorders and proper nutrition among young female gymnasts. Proceedings of the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Lexington, Virginia.
Griggs, J. (2004). As American’s waistlines continue to increase, so does preoccupation with being thin among young women. Proceedings of the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Indianapolis, Indiana.
Graham, B. (2004). Developing standard-based lessons from the web for health and safety education.Proceedings ofthe National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Indianapolis, Indiana.
Smith, P. (2003). Examining health instruction in schools. Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hammond, K.H. (2001). Efficacy of internet versus mail surveys. Proceedings of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Lexington, KY.
Faculty Sponsor – Journal Publications
Dobson, A. (in press, 2006). Type 2 diabetes risk among African American and Caucasian college students, Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph.
Stroud, K. (in press, 2006). The relationship between depression and eating disorders among African American and Caucasian college-age females, Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph.
Book chapter
Thompson, S.H. & Carpenter, K. (2001). Service learning: Meeting student and community needs. In J. Brown & A. Adams (Eds.), Constructivist Methods: Projects in Teacher Education (pp.177-186). Springfield, Illinois: Charles C. Thomas.
Thompson, S. H. (1997). Body image among early adolescents: A middle level video. A 22 minute video produced for middle level teachers through the SC Middle Level program.
Unpublished Manuscripts or Manuscripts / Works in Progress
Thompson, S. & Bailey, D. (under review, 2006). Gender differences in body dissatisfaction, dieting, and ideal body size selections among low-income Black children. LAHPERD Journal.
International/National/State Presentations
*Thompson, S. & Bailey, D. (2006, October). Gender differences in body size, dieting, and ideal body size selections among low-income African American children. American School Health Conference, St. Louis, MO.
*Thompson, S., Stroud, K., & Dobson, A. (2006, September). A preliminary study of characteristics of night eating syndrome among college-age students, American Dietetic Association 2006 Food and Nutrition Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii.
*Thompson, S., Bakalov, N. Dobson, A., & Stroud, K. (2005, October). Emotional distress and eating problems among college-age women. South Carolina Nutrition Research Summit, Columbia, South Carolina .
*Thompson, S., Dobson, A., Bakalov, N., & Stroud, K. (2005, November). Overeat at night? What you need to know about Night Eating Syndrome. South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Debate, R.D, & Thompson, S. (2005, November). Girls on the Run. American Public Health Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Thompson, S. & Digsby, S. (2005, October). Using point-of-purchase taste tests to encourage healthier food choices. American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
Thompson, S. (2005, June). Health promotion in school nursing. Invited presentation for the South Carolina Association of School Nursing Annual Meeting, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
* Blair, T., Janis, A. Thompson, S., & Royce, S. (2004, November). Promoting healthy habits in our community: Recycling and nutrition. South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H. (2004, October). Nine nutrition tips for a healthier South Carolina. Presentation for Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer award at Coastal Carolina University.
Thompson, S. (2004, October). Calcium consumption, disordered eating, and menstrual dysfunction among collegiate cross country runners. American Dietetic Association National Conference, Anaheim, California.
DeBate, R.D, & Thompson, S. (2004, October). Girls on the Run: Improvements in self-esteem, body size dissatisfaction, and eating attitudes/behaviors. Tenth annual meeting of the Eating Disorder Research Society, Amsterdam Netherlands.
Thompson, S. & Digsby, S. (2004, October). Eating disorders among high school cheerleaders. South Carolina Nutrition Research Summit, Columbia, South Carolina.
Goodwin, J. & Thompson, S.H. (2004, August). Enhancing the human aspect of technology infrastructure. MERLOT International Conference, San Francisco, California.
Thompson, S.H. (2004, July). Stress Management for Elementary, Middle, and High School Administrators. An invited presentation for the South Carolina New Principals' Academy which is sponsored by the South Carolina State Department of Education and Coastal Carolina University.
Thompson, S.H. & Howard-Barr, E. (October, 2003). Subclinical eating disorders and calcium consumption of female high school cheerleaders. American School Health Association Conference, El Paso, Texas.
*Graham, B. & Maciszak, E., & Thompson, S.H. (2003, November). SC Health and Safety Education Standards: Internet resources for elementary and middle school teachers. South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H. (2003, July). Controlling stress. An invited presentation for the South Carolina New Principals' Academy which is sponsored by the South Carolina State Department of Education and Coastal Carolina University.
Digsby, S., Miles, K., & Thompson, S.H. (2002, November). Bone health in South Carolina: Youth to old age. South Carolina Dietetic Association Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H. & Digsby, S. (2002, November). Better Bones-Better Bodies: A study of dieting, eating disorders, and osteoporosis risk among young females. South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H., Rafiroiu, A.C., & Sargent, R.G. (2002, October). Weight loss methods and familial sources of dieting information among school-age children. Paper presented at the American School Health Association National Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Thompson, S.H. & Howard, E. (2002, November). Highlighting undergraduate research in health promotion at Coastal Carolina University. Presentation at the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
*Thompson, S. H., & Smith, P. (2001, November). Preparing undergraduate health educators for the future. Paper presented at the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H., Rafiroiu, A.C., & Sargent, R.G. (2001, October). Examining gender, racial, and age differences in weight concern. Paper presented at the American Association of Public Health National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Thompson, S.H. (2001 & 2002, July). Sharpening the saw: Dimensions of renewal. An invited presentation for the South Carolina New Principals' Academy which is sponsored by the South Carolina State Department of Education and Coastal Carolina University.
Thompson, S.H. (2001, July). Super superintendents. An invited presentation for the Annual South Carolina School Superintendents Conference sponsored by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
Thompson, S.H. (2000, March). Eating disorders and obligatory exercise among female group fitness instructors. Paper presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Florida.
Rafiroiu, C., Anderson, E.P., Sargent, R.G., Parra-Medina, D., Jackson, K., & Thompson, S. (1999, November). Factors associated with dietary and dieting behaviors in elementary school children (presented by Roger Sargent). American Public Health Association National Convention, Washington, DC.
Thompson, S.H. (1999, November). Striking a balance between healthy body size and weight obsession among adolescents. A 60 minute research presentation at the South Carolina Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Thompson, S.H. (July, 1999, July 2000). Healthy "principals". Two presentations for the South Carolina New Principals' Academy which is sponsored by the South Carolina State Department of Education and Coastal Carolina University.
Thompson, S.H. & Sargent, R.G. (1999, April). Black and White women's attitudes toward being overweight. Paper presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts.
Adams, K., Sargent, R.G. Thompson, S.H., Richter, D., Corwin, S. & Rogan, T.J.(1998, November). Body size perceptions and weight concerns among 4th and 7th grade adolescents (presented by Roger Sargent). American Public Health Association National Convention, Washington, DC.
Thompson, S.H. (1998, November). Wanting to be Thinner: Dieting and Weight Concern Among Women and Children in South Carolina. A 60 minute research presentation at the South Carolina Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Thompson, S.H., Sargent, R.G., Rogan, T.J. & Corwin, S.J. (1998, March). Sociocultural influences on the desire to be thin among seventh graders. Paper presented at the Art and Science of Health Promotion National Conference, Monterey, California.
Barr, P.B., Secrest, T.W. & Thompson, S.H. (1998, February). A model for assessing community health (presented by Tom Secrest). American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Fifth Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Barnes, B. Sargent, R.G., Drane, W., Corwin, S., Valois, R., Harnish, C. & Thompson, S. (1997, November). Differences in eating behaviors, dieting behaviors, and body size perceptions among 4th, 9th, and 12th grade public school students (presented by Bartlette Barnes). American Public Health Association National Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Thompson, S.H., Corwin, S.J., Rogan, T.J. & Sargent, R.G. (1997, March). Body size beliefs, weight concerns, and body dissatisfaction among Black and White mothers and their early adolescent children. Paper presented at the Art and Science of Health Promotion National Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Thompson, S.H., Corwin, S.J. & Sargent, R.G. (1996, November). Ideal body size beliefs and weight concerns of fourth grade children. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association National Convention, New York, New York.
Thompson, S.H. (1996, April). Children's choices at the dinner table. Paper presented at the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Parnell, K.F., Sargent, R.G., & Thompson, S.H. (1995, October). Black and White females' perceptions of ideal size and how these beliefs are communicated. (presented by Kathy Parnell). American Public Health Association National Convention, San Diego, California.
Thompson, S.H. (1995, August) & (1996, July). Perceptions of ideal size: Is your worth measured by the bathroom scales? Research lecture presented at the World Fitness Conference of the International Dance-Exercise Association, San Diego, CA. Invited to make same presentation at World Fitness Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Thompson, S.H. (1995, February). Reflections on how we see ourselves. Research lecture presentation at the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southeastern Regional Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Thompson, S.H. (1994, October). Black and White adolescent males' perceptions of ideal body size. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association National Convention, Washington, DC.
Floyd, C. & Thompson, S.H. (1991, October). Accommodating learning styles to meet the needs of all students. Lecture by C. Floyd and S. Thompson presented at the Restructuring Visions for the 21st Century Conference, Conway, SC.
Thompson, S.H. (1990, July). Successful collaboration between the school and business community. Lecture presented at the South Carolina Vocational Education Conference, Columbia, SC.
Thompson, S.H. (1989, July). Building community support for community cooperative education programs. Lecture presented at the South Carolina Vocational Education Conference, Columbia, SC.
Sponsored Student Research and Presentations
Type 2 diabetes risk among African American and Caucasian college students (2006, April). Supervised research by Allanah Dobson. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at the University of North Carolina Asheville.
The relationship between depression and eating disorders among African American and Caucasian college-age females (2006, April). Supervised research by Kelly Stroud. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at the University of North Carolina Asheville.
Stress, eating problems, and body size image among female African American and Caucasian college students (2006, April). Paper accepted for presentation at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at the University of North Carolina Asheville.
Use of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior to determine recycling efforts among university faculty and students (2005, April). Supervised presentation by Adam Janis. Paper to be presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR).
Comparing gender differences in attitudes and body image of African American children (2005, April). Supervised research by Dan Bailey. Paper to be presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR).
Eating disorders and proper nutrition among young female gymnasts (2005, April). Supervised research by Tiffany Blair. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR).
Exploring body image among children in our community (2005, February). Supervised research by Tiffany Blair and Dan Bailey. Presented at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference, Coastal Carolina University.
Environmental concerns about recycling: A community conscious effort (2005, February). Supervised research by Adam Janis. Presented at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference, Coastal Carolina University.
Protest health art – Social ills that plague today’s youth (2005, February). Sponsored presentations by HLED 331 students. Presented at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference, Coastal Carolina University.
Finding your place in a health promotion career. (2005, February). Sponsored presentations by selected HLED 485 students. Presented at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference, Coastal Carolina University.
Comparing gender differences in attitudes and body image of African American children. (2004, October). Supervised poster presentation by Dan Bailey. Presented at the South Carolina Nutrition Research Consortium, Columbia, SC.
Eating disorders and proper nutrition among young female gymnasts (2004, October). Supervised poster presentation by Tiffany Blair. Presented at the South Carolina Nutrition Research Consortium, Columbia, SC.
As American’s waistlines continue to increase, so does preoccupation with being thin among young women (2004, April). Supervised research by Jacqui Griggs. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Indianapolis, Indiana.
Developing standard-based lessons from the web for health and safety education (2004, April).Supervised research by Beth Graham. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Indianapolis, Indiana.
Discovery of the “real world” through the internship experience (2004, February). Presentation by Adreinne Supko, Jason Grimes, Carissa Ward, Crystal Lavinder, & Jennifer Maddox at the Coastal Carolina University Celebration of Inquiry Conference.
Examining health instruction in schools (2003, March).Supervised research by Presley Smith. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), University of Utah.
Examining the feasibility of on-line versus mail surveys (2001, March).Supervised research by Karen Hammond. Paper presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), University of Kentucky.
Teen pregnancy prevention: A qualitative study of perceptions surrounding the underlying causes of teenage sexual activity. (2001, March). Supervised research by Angela Victoria. Paper accepted by National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR), University of Kentucky.
Never satisfied? A comparative study of body dissatisfaction among women (2000, April). Supervised research by Shawn Dunnavant and Suzanne Lastella. Paper presented at National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Missoula, Missouri.
Self-concept of public school and home-schooled students (2000, April). Supervised research by Amber McArthur. Paper accepted by National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Missoula, Missouri.
The real truth: Explorations in women's health (2000, February). Submitted and coordinated a presentation by six students from HLED 481 class at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University.
The woman's health war (1999, February). Submitted and coordinated a presentation for ten students in HLED 481 class at the Celebration of Inquiry Conference at Coastal Carolina University.
Grants
Coastal Carolina University Center for Effective Teaching and Learning, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant. Evaluating traditional vs. on-line classroom instruction and support for the Health Promotion internship course, $1800, 2006.
Coastal Carolina University Academic Enhancement Grant. Eating after dark: Exploring Night Eating Syndrome, $3,670, 2005.
Recipient of Excellence in Community Nutrition Award. American Dietetic Association Conference, for grant program: Osteoporosis prevention for female athletes in high risk sports, $5000, October, 2003.
Center for Standards-Based Education Reform. South Carolina Health and Safety Education Standards: Creating WEB resources for middle level teachers. $1,500, 2003.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Technology Grant Program for FY 2002-2003. Enhancing interactivity in teaching and learning beyond the classroom walls (John Goodwin, Project Director & Sharon Thompson, Co-Project Director), $800,000.
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, Extraordinary Item /Below-the-Line Requests for FY 2003-2004. Establishing quality standards: SABPAC program approval for the Baccalaureate Health Promotion Program at Coastal Carolina University, $100,000, (submitted, not funded), July 2003.
Center for Standards-Based Education Reform. Assessing and developing the Health and Safety Education Standards in the Horry County School District, $1,500, 2002.
Coastal Carolina University Teaching with Technology Minigrants. Increasing the use of instructional technology in health promotion classes, $3000, 2001-2002.
Department of Health and Environmental Control Osteoporosis Mini Grants. Preventing osteoporosis in among athletes and college students, (Co-director, $3,497, 2001.
Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Learning. Innovative summer session 2000 course: HLED 480 - Living Well: Women's Health, $2000, 1999 - 2000.
Coastal Carolina University Technology Grant. Using digital images on the WEB, $325, 1999.
Coastal Carolina University Academic Enhancement Grant. When a healthy lifestyle turns into an obsession: A study of body image, eating attitudes, and exercise levels of fitness professionals, $3,300, 1998-1999.
School of Education and Graduate Studies, Teaching Enhancement Grant. WEB page development for health promotion, $400, 1998.
Coastal Carolina University Academic Enhancement Grant. From obesity to self-starvation: Familial influences on perceptions of ideal body size, $4,000, 1996.
Program Director of three-year grant funded through the State Department of Education, Pee Dee Regional Partnership to improve elementary school health, $15,000/year, 1993 - 1996.
Co-coordinator and co-author of three federal year, $60,000 grant, TARGET. Teaching and reaching our goals in education today, 1991-1994.
Co-coordinator and co-author of two federal year $50,000 grant, MODEL. Meeting our demands for excellence in literacy, 1992-1994.
Program coordinator of $54,832 federal grant, Drug-Free Schools Program (written by Peter Lecouras), which provided 56 hours of drug education training for the guidance counselors, school psychologists, and school nurses of Horry County School District, 1991 -1992.
Coordinator and author of two federal grants totaling $80,000, Job training for single parents and homemakers, 1986-1988.
Published with students
Tasteful treasures: Healthy favorites from Coastal Carolina University Students. Cookbook published with Natalie Buckley, 2002 CCU graduate. Features healthy recipes and nutritional analyses contributed by students in HLED 404 – Nutrition classes.
Webmaster
Health Promotion Home Page: http://www.coastal.edu/healthpromo
Manuscripts Reviewed
Editorial Consultant for Journal of School Health (2006)
Editorial Consultant for Psychological Reports (2005)
Editorial Consultant for Journal of Adolescent Health (2005)
Editorial Consultant for Sex Roles: A Journal of Research (2005, 1999, 1998, 1997)
Editorial Consultant for Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-Based Medicine (2000)
Editorial Consultant for Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (2000)
Reviewer for AAHE-AAHPERD National Convention Presentations (2002, 2001)
Local Publications / Nonrefereed
Rainbow meals, Always take a break for breakfast, Fiber facts, Count on calcium, 411 on fats, Featured foods: Fish and flax, Nuts: A smart snack food, Try soy again, and Multivitamins – take one each day (2005, January, February, April, June, July, August, September, November December). Parent News.
Fit kids (1996, February). Parent News.
Slowing the aging process, Strong bones, Increasing your aerobic capacity, and Water aerobics to soothe the joints (1994, July, August, September & October). Socastee Neighborhood Coalition Newsletter.
Controlling stress in the classroom (1993, Fall), HYPER-LINK.
Program planning for adolescent nutrition (1992, Fall). HYPER-LINK.
Local Presentations
Healthful living for professionals. Invited presentation for Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, August 2006.
Personal Peacefulness. Invited presentation for the New Prinicipal’s Academy for the South Carolina State Department of Education, July 2006.
Peacefulness. Presentation for faculty and staff at Lakewood Elementary School, March, 2006.
Sports nutrition. Presentation for cross country and track athletic teams at Coastal Carolina University, October, 2005, October 2006.
Women’s nutrition updates. Invited presentation for WIRE, February 11, 2005.
Sports nutrition. Presentation for women’s cross country and track team & men’s basketball at Coastal Carolina University, November, 2004.
Stress management workshop for teachers. Invited presentations at Greenville High School and Conway Middle School, August 16 & 27, 2004.
Food and fitness updates. Presentation for Administrative Specialists Conference sponsored by Horry Georgetown Technical College, April 23, 2004.
Health education instruction: An overview of teachers’ inservice needs and their use of the South Carolina Health and Safety Education Standards. Co-presented with Gail Moss and Presley Smith for the Horry County School District K – 12 health teachers (August 22, 2002) and the Horry County School District Comprehensive School Health committee (August 12, 2002).
Tasteful relaxation. Presentation for the Women’s Conference at Coastal Carolina University, October, 2001.
Eating and dieting disorders. Presentation for Conway Hospital Wellness and Fitness Center, February 2001.
Healthful living. Presentation for Myrtle Beach Elementary School teachers, August, 2001.
Updates in comprehensive school health. Teacher inservice for Horry County School District health teachers, October 9, 2000.
Striking a balance between weight obsession and healthy nutrition. Teacher inservice for Columbia schools, September, 1999.
Pyramid power. Presentation for College Connection group at Coastal Carolina University, July, 1999.
A taste of nutrition. Presentation for CCU faculty and staff on preparation of healthy foods, April 1999.
Living well. Presentations for St. James Middle and Elementary School teachers, October, 1999.
No food fights! and Use of centering, stretch, and guided imagery to appreciate and honor the body. Two presentations for Perceptions Conference at Coastal Carolina University, March, 1999.
Sports nutrition. Presentation for CCU men's basketball team, September 1998, October, 1999.
Nutrition for diabetics. Presentation for Family Support Services which was held at the Longs Headstart Community Center, December 2, 1998.
Healthy diet. Presentation for Weigh-In group in Conway, February 1998.
Eating disorders and athletes. Presentations for women's volleyball and cross country athletic teams at Coastal Carolina University, Spring 1998.
Eating disorders awareness. Presentation for students and general public as a part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 1998.
Making peace with your body. Women's Issues Conference at Coastal Carolina University, October 1997.
A healthy balance. Eight presentations for Coastal Carolina University Freshman program for School of Business, April 1997, November 1997, April 1998, September 1998.
Nutrition myths. Presentation for Coastal Carolina University College Connection, August 1997 and for Coastal Carolina University Lunch and Learn Session, February 1998.
Stress management. Five sessions presented for employees of Burroughs and Chapin, November & December 1995.
Creating balance & Making peace with your body. Coastal Carolina University Women's Issues Group, November 1995 & October 1996.
Stress management for the elderly. Regional Conference for the Waccamaw Council on Aging, Conway, SC, June 1995.
Understanding student's psychological needs. Critical Needs Program, Coastal Carolina University, August 1994 & August 1995.
Slim Fast = Fat Later: Why "diet" is a four letter word. Coastal Carolina University Brown Bag Series, October 1993.
Nutritional choices: Choose life! Community Education Series, Myrtle Beach First Presbyterian Church, June 1993.
Nutritional choices for good health. Conway Lions Club, May 1992.
Occupational work learner program can benefit you. Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, Spring 1990.
Honor's Program Thesis Adviser
Amber McArthur, B.A. Degree in Elementary Education. Self-concept of public school and home-schooled students, December, 1999.
Master's Thesis Committees
Kimberly Denise Adams, Master's in Public Health, Body size perceptions and weight concerns among 4th and 7th grade students in South Carolina, University of South Carolina, May 1998.
School/Youth Presentations
St. James Middle School, presentations for two classes on HIV / AIDS (February, 1996).
Myrtle Beach Middle School, presentation on Health Careers (March, 1996).
Waccamaw Elementary School 5th grade, presentation on Healthy Foods (January, 1996).
Whittemore Park Middle School, presentation on Body Image (Fall, 1995).
Junior Girl Scouts, presentation on Fitness (January, 1996).
Consultation/Related Activities
Regional Evaluation Assistant for the South Carolina Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative. Project coordinated by Dr. Murray Vincent at the University of South Carolina School of Public Health, 1999 - 2002.
Conducted community health assessment for Conway and Loris Hospitals, 1997-98. Project was a collaborative effort with Peter B. Barr and Thomas W. Secrest from the Coastal Carolina Wall School of Business.
Chairperson, Pee Dee Regional Partnership, South Carolina State Department of Education Grant, Improving Health Education in the Elementary School, 1993 - 1996.
Consultant to Horry County School District for Science Curriculum Design Team, 1993 - 1995.
Group Exercise Instructor, Conway Medical Wellness and Fitness Center (Volunteer, 1997 - 2003), Coastal Carolina University Physical Education Center (1987- 1996), Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Rec Center (1984-1986), HCSD Community Education (1982-1984), YWCA (1980-1982).
University Service
Coastal Carolina University Presidential Search Committee, 2006 – present
Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1999 – 2002, 2003 – 2004, 2006 - present
Interdisciplinary Studies Committee, 1994 - present
Academic Affairs Committee, 2004 - present
Jackson Center for Values and Ethics Board Member, 2004 – present
Eta Sigma Gamma, Health Education Honor Society, Adviser & member, 2000 – present
Big South Academic Conference, Proposal Review Committee, 2006 – present
Health Services Search Committee, 2006
Chairperson, Health Promotion Search Committee, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005
Chairperson, Director of Center for Education and Community Search Committee, 2005
Spadoni College of Education Community Spring Festival Planning Committee, 2003 - 05
Core Curriculum Ad Hoc Committee, 2001 – 2005
Honors and Awards Committee, 1999 – 2001, 2003
Center for Aging and Active Retirement Advisory Committee, 2001 - 2002
Task Force Committee-Faculty Load, 2001 – 2002
Provost Search Committee, 2001 - 2002
Teacher-Scholar Award Committee, 2002
Campus Judicial Board, 2000 – 2002
HPER: Department Chair Search Committee, 2001 – 2002
Athletics SACS Self-Study Committee, 2000 - 2001
Summer School Advisory Committee, 1998 - 2000
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society, Adviser & Member, 1995-97
Academic Olympic Steering Committee Task Force, 1998 - 1999
Continuing Education Advisory Board, 1997 - 1998
Center for Women's Advocacy Board, 1996 - 1999
Recruitment and Retention Committee, 1996 - 1998
Cino Club, assisted in fund raising, 1995 - 1997
Coastal Carolina University Family Fund, assisted in fund raising, 1997
Enrollment Management Subcommittee, 1996 - 1997
Student Center Study Committee, 1996 - 1998
Faculty Welfare and Development, 1995 - 1997
Adviser for Coastal Carolina University undeclared majors, 1995 - 1996
Buildings and Grounds Committee, 1994 - 1996
Campus Friends program, 1994 - 1995
NCAA Fiscal Integrity Steering Committee member, 1995 - 1996
Events/Programs Coordinated
Coordinator of Eating disorders awareness, an educational session and screening which was sponsored by the Coastal Carolina Women's Advocacy Center and the Horry County Mental Health Association, February 1998.
Co-coordinator of United Way Fund-raiser for Coastal Carolina University, 1996.
Lead Teacher of 14 schools, Teacher Cadet program, 1992- 1997.
Coordinator of Aerobic shape-up benefit for Cystic Fibrosis, September, 1993.
Coordinator of Junior Scholars' Day for Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg, and Marion Counties, 1991 - 1992.
Coordinator of ProTeam College Day for 250 South Carolina middle school students, 1992.
Interim Director, Center for Rural Development, School of Education, Coastal Carolina College, Spring 1991.
Professional/Community Affiliations & Offices Held
National
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), 1993 - present
American School Health Association (ASHA), 2001 - present
American Running and Fitness Association (ARFA), 1989 - present
International Dance-Exercise Association (IDEA), 1989 - present
State
South Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education (SCAAHE), 1993 - present
Conference Steering Committee, 2002
Secretary, Executive Committee, 2001
Member-at-Large, Executive Committee, 1998 - 99
South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (SCAHPERD), 1993 – present
Health Education Advisory Committee, South Carolina State Department of Education, Chairperson of Teacher Certification Subcommittee, 2001
South Carolina Public Health Association, 1998 - 2001
NC/SC Border Conference, Health Care Steering Committee Member, 1998
Local
Step-Up!
Executive Board Member, 2005 - present
Horry County School District Comprehensive Health Education Advisory Committee
Chairperson, 1995 – present
Carolina Forest, Middle School, School Improvement Council
Vice-Chairperson, 2005 – 2006
South Carolina Obesity Coalition, 2005 – present
Waccamaw Youth Center
Chairperson, 2004 - 2006
Board Member, 1999 - 2006
Treasurer, 2002 - 2003
Chairperson, Operations Committee, 2002 - 2003
Turning Points Steering Committee Member, 2000
Conway Hospital, Caduceus Society, 1998-1999
Advisory Board for Abstinence Initiative Mentoring Team which was sponsored by Family Support Services and DHEC, 1998-1999
World AIDS Day committee for Horry County School District, 1998
First United Methodist Church, Conway, Member, 1982 - present
Coordinator of Children's Ministries, K - grade 5, 1996
Scholarship Committee, 1999 - 2002
Sonshine Class:
Sunday School Teacher, 1982 - 2000
Past President of Class, 1993
Mission Study Teacher, 1994-99
Vacation Church School Teacher, 1995 - 2001
Conway Medical Center volunteer, 1997 - 2003
Junior Achievement Volunteer, Horry County School District:
1994-95 - Forestbrook Elementary
1995-96 - Waccamaw Elementary
1996-97 - Carolina Forest Elementary School