Wellness Faculty

Dr. Peter B. Gifford

EDUCATION:
University of Illinois, Ph.D., 1973
Southern Illinois University, M.S., 1970
Springfield College, B.S., 1967

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2132:  Racquetball
WELL 2135:  Table Tennis 
WELL 2140:  Badminton   
WELL 2136:  Tennis

Dr. Donna L. Gober

EDUCATION:
Lamar, University, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, 2008
University of Missisippi, M.S. Wellness, 1994
Lamar University, B.S. Elementary Education, 1988

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2109: Bench Aerobics
WELL 2114: Walking
WELL 2147: Power Yoga

Dr. Marilynn "Birdie" Barr

EDUCATION:
Texas Woman's University, Ph.D., 1986
 Texas Woman's University, M.A., 1980
North Texas State University, B.S., 1975

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness   
WELL 2114:  Walking 

Piotr Chelstowski, M.S., M.A.

EDUCATION:
M.S., Geology, University of Warsaw, Poland
M.A., Academy of Sport and Physical Education/National Center of Sport, Warsaw, Poland
Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
Certified Instructor of Bobybuilding and Powerlifting, Polish Bodybuilding Association
Assistant Coach for Polish National Judo Team
Certified Climbing Wall Instructor

COURSES:
WELL 2151:  Self-Defense
WELL 2118:  Group Fitness (Boot Camp Style) 
WELL 2150:  Judo
WELL 2148:  Aikido
WELL 2122:  Rock Climbing
WELL 2113:  Individual Fitness   

Randal Diercoff

Scuba Instructor
(214)768-2205
rdiercoff@smu.edu

COURSES:
WELL 2144: Scuba Diving
WELL 3144: Advanced Scuba    

Brian Fennig, M.Ed

Dr. Ted Gellert

EDUCATION:
University of Texas at Austin, Ph.D, Education Curriculum, 1979
University of Tulsa, M.A, Teachers Art, 1973
Oral Roberts University, B.S., 1972

COURSES:
WELL 2129:  Golf

Jessica Gillaspy, M.S.

EDUCATION:
University of West Florida, M.S. Health Education, 2008
University of North Texas, B.S. Health Promotions, 2005

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2111: Weight Training
WELL 2113: Individual Fitness
WELL 2117: Spinning
WELL 2118: Group Fitness

Gloria D. Hook, M.S.

EDUCATION:
Baylor University, M.S., 1972
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1971

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2112:  Weight Training for Women

Dr. Lynn Romejko Jacobs

EDUCATION:
Texas Woman's University, Ph.D., 1989
Southern Methodist University, M.A., 1978
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1974

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2117: Spinning 
WELL 2145:  Beginning Swimming 
WELL 2142:  Ballroom/Folk Dancing
WELL 2147:  Power Yoga 
WELL 2109:  Bench Aerobics
APSM 3351:  Nutrition

Megan Knapp, M.P.H.

EDUCATION:
Emory University, M.P.H., 2005
Southwestern University, B.A. Biology &
     Communication Studies, 2004

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness


 

Dr. Kristen McAlexander

EDUCATION:
University of Houston, Ph.D., Kinesiology, 2010
Sam Houston State University, M.A. Kinesiology, 2006
Texas A&M University, B.S., Journalism, 2002

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2117: Spinning

Bryan Robbins, M.Ed

EDUCATION:
University of Arkansas, M.Ed., 1971
Southern Methodist University, B.A., 1968 

COURSES:
WELL 2111:  Weight Training
WELL 2147:  Power Yoga
WELL 2148:  Aikido 

Rhonda Trietsch

CERTIFICATION:
Moniteur of Arms Certification Foil/Epee/Sabre -
United States Fencing Coaches' Association
Currently preparing for Prevot of Arms Certification

COACHING HISTORY:
1999 -2000 Club President and Instructor, University of North Texas Fencing Club
1999-2004 Assistant Instructor, The Fencing Institute of Texas
2003-2004 Guest Instructor, Renaissance Fencer's Club

COURSES:
WELL 2153:  Fencing

Anne G. Weil, M.A.

EDUCATION:
Naropa University, M.A, Counseling Psychology, 1998
Lesley College, B.S., Human Services, 1995
USAT-Certified Triathlon Coach, 2004

COURSES:
WELL 1101:  Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2115:  Beginning Triathlon Training
WELL 2131:  Mountain Sports
WELL 2117: Spinning
WELL 2119: Pilates

Vicki Wood, M.A., L.P.C.

EDUCATION:
Amberton University, M.A. Professional Counseling, 2005
Amberton University, M.A. Pre-Professional Counseling, 2004
University of North Texas, B.S. Physical Education, 1978

Professional Memberships:
USPTA, Certified Tennis Professional, 1982 - Present
LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, TX, 2005 - Present

COURSES:
WELL 1101: Concepts of Wellness
WELL 2110: Jogging
WELL 2114: Walking
WELL 2136: Tennis

Arthur Zwolski, M.A.

EDUCATION:
University of Physical Education in Poland, M.A., Physical Education
University of Physical Education in Poland, B.A., Physical Education

COURSES:
WELL 2150:  Judo