CURRICULUM VITAE

 

BETTY ANN BYERS BLOCK, Ed.D.

Associate Professor

Coordinator of Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification

Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Georgia College and State University

CBX 065 Milledgeville, Georgia 31061

bblock@mail.gcsu.edu

 

UNIVERSITY WORK AND ACADEMIC DEGREES

 

Furman University                                                                                 1972 - 1974

 

Texas A & M University Commerce                                                     1976

Degree:            Bachelor of Science

Major:              Elementary Education

Specialization: Physical Education

 

Texas A & M University Commerce                                                     1978

Degree:            Master of Science

Major:              Physical Education

Minor:              Elementary Education

 

Texas Woman’s University                                                                   1984

Course of Study: Group Dynamics

 

Texas A & M University Commerce                                                     1989

Degree:            Doctor of Education

Major:              The College Teaching of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Dissertation:      Toward the Development of a Comprehensive Preschool Physical Education Curriculum

 

 

POST DOCTORAL GRADUATE CLASSES

 

University of London                                                                            1989

Course of Study: British Infant Schools

 

Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies, NY                            1997

Courses of Study: Introduction to Laban Analysis

     Bartenieff Fundamentals

 

Georgia College and State University                                                    1998

Course of Study: Advanced Abnormal Psychology

Cornell University Parenting Skills Facilitation Training                           1998

 

American Dance Therapy Association Alternative Route                        1998 - 2000

Courses of Study: Introduction to Dance Therapy I

     Introduction to Dance Therapy II

     Introduction to Dance Therapy III

     Dance Movement Therapy for Adolescents

     Group Processes in Dance Movement Therapy

     Assessment Techniques in Dance Movement Therapy

     Living Dance Techniques

     Blanche Evan Technique

     Marion Chase Technique

     Ethical Considerations in Dance Movement Therapy

                                         Dance/Movement Therapy with Hospitalized Medically Ill Children

                                         Kestenberg Movement Profile

                                         Advanced Blanche Evan Technique

                                         Marian Chase Technique II

                                                           

Wellesley College, The Stone Center for Women’s Studies

The Jean Baker-Miller Training Institute                                                1999 - 2000

Intensive & Advanced Training: Cultural Relational Psychology

 

Georgia College and State University

Course of Study: Therapeutic Interventions                                2000

            Course of Study: Family Systems                                              2001

 

Dance Movement Therapy Internship                                                    2001

            Oconee Regional Medical Center, DMT with Hospitalized

            And Outpatient Children and Adult Populations

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE   

 

Associate Professor and Coordinator Physical Education Pedagogy       1996 - Present

Georgia College and State University and Dance Movement

Therapist Oconee Regional Medical Center and Baldwin

County Service Center

 

Associate Professor and Chair, HPER Department and Director            1993 - 1996

Center for Health and Lifestyle

            Georgia College and State University

 

Assistant Professor of Physical Education Pedagogy                              1991 - 1993

            Georgia College and State University

 

Assistant Professor of Physical Education Pedagogy                              1989 - 1991

Texas A & M University Commerce

 

Gymnastics Club Owner, Gymnastics and More, Inc.                            1975 - 1989

Greenville, Texas

 

Developmental Gymnastics Teacher and Varsity Coach                         1985 - 1987

Rockwall I.S.D., Rockwall, Texas

 

Physical Education Teacher and Dance Team Director                          1984 - 1985

Greenville I.S.D., Greenville, Texas

 

Elementary Physical Education Teacher                                                 1980 - 1983

St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Greenville, Texas

 

Teaching Assistant                                                                                1976 - 1980

 Texas A & M University Commerce

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

 

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Voting Member of the Representative Assembly – 4 years

Southern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Vice President – Elect Dance Division

Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Vice President Dance – 2 years.  Executive Board Member - 9 years.

Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

American Dance Therapy Association

Georgia College and State University Kinesiology Club - Advisor

Kappa Delta Pi

Delta Kappa Gamma

Phi Delta Kappa

 

 

PROFESSIONAL NON-TEACHING ACTIVITIES

 

Coordinator: Teacher Education Program in Health and Physical Education

Responsible for curricular development, assessment, retention, supervision, NCATE and PSC reviews

Adolescent Dance Program Director: Recovery School                  

Facilitator: A View from the Edge: Focus on Facilitation.  Southeast Regional Conference of the Association for Experiential Education

Partner School Liaison, Baldwin High School, Southside Elementary School, Putnum County  Elementary School, Oconee Valley Recovery School

Curriculum Committee, School of Health Sciences  

Core Curriculum Outcomes Committee                                          

Teacher Education Council

Mentor Leader for Physical Education Cohort

Advisor for the Kinesiology Club

Graduate Faculty Member

Faculty Senate Representative

Faculty Advisor

Consultant for Area Schools

Fine Arts Consultant Baldwin County School District

Dance Workshop for Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, and English Teachers

Literacy Through Movement In-service Trainings Houston County Schools

Math Literacy Through Movement In-service Trainings, Houston County Schools

Parent Education Classes Baldwin Elementary Schools

            Wilkinson County Title I Program Consultant for Physical Education

            Recovery School Physical Education Program

            Home School Physical Education Program

 

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Block, B. A. (2001). “The Psychological Cultural Relational Model Applied to an Educational Adolescent Dance Program” The Arts in Psychotherapy. Volume 28: 117-123.

 

Block, B. A., Kissell, J. (2001). “The Dance: Essence of Embodiment”  The Journal of Theoretical Medicine and Biomedical Ethics. Volume 22: 5-15.

 

Block, B. A., Campbell, E. F. (2001). “Reinforcing Literacy Through Movement for the Hearing Impaired.  Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  Volume 72, No. 7: 30-36.

 

Block, B. A. (2001). “Literacy Through Movement: An Interdisciplinary Approach” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  Vol. 72, No. 1, January 2001.

 

             Block, B. A. (1998). “Keep Them in Their Place: Applying Laban’s Notion of Kinesphere and Place to Teaching Scientific Concepts in Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Vol. 69, No. 3, March 1998.

 

Block, B. A.(1997) “Questions and Answers with an Olympic Athlete.” Fifty Plus Magazine. Union Recorder.

 

Block, B. A. (1996). “Older People Enjoying Sex More” Fifty Plus Magazine. The Union Recorder.

 

Block, B. A. (1996). “Exercise is the Way to Go” Fifty Plus Magazine.  The Union Recorder.

 

Block, B. A. (1996). “Prepare for Cold Weather Exercise” Fifty Plus Magazine.  The Union Recorder.

 

Block, B. A. (1996). “Weight Training Facts and Misconceptions” Fifty Plus Magazine.  The Union Recorder.

            

Block, B. A. (1996).  Ballethnic Dance Performance, Dance Critic The Macon Telegraph Winter 1996.

 

Ballard (Block), B. A. (1991) Aerobic Dance and Fitness, Natural Energy Workout: A Comprehensive Aerobic Dance and Fitness Program Designed for University Students and Instructors.  Burgess International, Bellwether Press Division.

 

 

WORKS IN PROGRESS

 

The Cultural Relational Behavior Model in Education (article in progress)

            Literacy Through Movement, prospectus presented to Human Kinetics (book in review)

 

 

GRANTS

 

            Block, B.A. (2001) Houston County Schools, $3200.00 “Literacy through movement” K-12 training.

 

            Block, B. A. & Campbell, E. F. (2000) Wilkinson County Schools Grant, $5,000.00 yearly beginning 2001, "Developmentally Appropriate Primary and Elementary School Physical Education Curriculum" Federal Title I Grant.

 

Block, B. A. & Campbell, E. F. (2000) Faculty Development Grant $1500.00 “Cultural Relational Psychology In An Adolescent Educational Program” Oconee Valley Recovery School Project.

 

Block, B. A. et. al. (1999) Fine Arts Grant Consultant Baldwin County Schools, $500.00 for Teacher Training.

 

Block, B. A. (1991 - 1996) Director of the Center for Health Lifestyle Contracts Totaling $211,600.00.

 

Block, B. A. (1992) Grant Commissioned by the Baldwin County Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Boys and Girls Club of Baldwin County.  Sports Program Grant $82,795.00.

 

Block, B. A. (1992) Faculty Development Grant $200.00 Presentation Grant.

 

Block, B. A. (1991) Faculty Development Grant $500.00 Grantsmanship Grant Proposal Workshop.

 

Ballard (Block), B. A.; Burt, C. (1991). Project A. C. T. I. O. N.: After School Care and Tutoring In Our Neighborhood.  Houston Elementary School, Greenville, I.S.D. Texas Education Agency Grant.

 

 

CREATIVE WORKS

           

            “It Is Well With My Soul” (2001) Duet with Shawn Greene.  Performed at Kaleidoscope GAHPERD convention Jekyll Island, Georgia.

 

            Hearts in Harmony Dance Company performance (2001).  Direction and Choreography.  Milledgeville, Georgia.

           

            “Mask Dances” (2000).  July 22 Dance Performance Millennium Stage, The Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.

 

            "If You Could Read My Mind" (2000) a student dance performance at the GAHPERD

Conference Kaleidoscope program, Jekyll Island, GA

 

“ Joyful, Joyful” (2000) a lyrical ballet solo student dance performance at the

SDAAHPERD Conference Kaleidoscope program, Orlando, Florida.   

 

“High Energy” (1999) a student dance performance at the GAHPERD Conference

Kaleidoscope program, Jekyll Island, GA.  

 

“Four Folk Dance Pieces” Choreographer (1998) Presidential Inaugural Events Georgia College and State University.

 

Dance Team Director (1997 - 2000).  Georgia College and State University.  Team performed at SDAAHPERD, GAHPERD, Morgan County School Assembly Program, Springfest Performances, Peachbelt Conference Dance Team Champions 2000.

 

 

REFEREED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (past four years only)

 

“Dancing With Shawn” a poster presentation (accepted November 2001) South Eastern American Association for Mental Retardation.  Atlanta, Georgia.

 

“The Power of Movement Empathy: Teaching Everyone to Dance” (accepted November 2001) South Eastern American Association for Mental Retardation. Atlanta, Georgia.

 

“Non-verbal Discipline Strategies, Utilizing Cultural Relational Psychology”  GAHPERD Convention, Jekyll Island Georgia 2001.

 

“Literacy Through Movement” with Jeanne Elkins, Dance Specialist, Berry College.                               SDAAHPERD Convention, Birmingham 2001.

 

“Therapeutic Dance for At-Risk Students” SDAAHPERD Convention, Birmingham 2001.

 

“Cultural Relational Psychology and Gender Issues with Adolescent Girls” with GC&SU                                   Teacher Education Students SDAAHPERD Convention, Birmingham 2001.

 

“Teachers Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls” GAHPERD Conference in Jekyll Island, GA Spring 2000 and Sharing the Wealth Winter 2000.

 

“Geometric Construction Through Dance Choreography” GAHPERD Conference in Jekyll Island, GA Spring 2000.

 

“Interdisciplinary Integration Using Laban Movement Analysis” SDAAHPERD in Greensboro, NC Winter 1999.

 

“Therapeutic Dance for At-Risk Students” GAHPERD Conference in Jekyll Island, GA Spring 1999.

 

 

“Violence in Schools” Taking Risks: Dealing with Risk in Commercial, Professional, and    Personal Life Conference. Sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Studies Program College of Arts & Sciences GC&SU. Spring 1999

 

“Movement and Math” Share the Wealth, Jekyll Island, GA. January 1998.

 

“Connecting Movement and Music” Sharing the Wealth in College and Universities,

Augusta, GA. April 1998.

 

“Movement Arts: Expanding the Professional Curriculum” Submitted to NAPAHE.

 

“The Language of Movement.” GAHPERD Presentation October 1997.

 

“Practical Pre-Service Teaching Experiences - A Field-Based Approach” Sharing the Wealth for College and High School.  Augusta, Georgia.  April  1997

 

“Innovative Dance Techniques for “Non Dancers”   Sharing the Wealth for Elementary,                                     Middle, and High School.  Jekyll Island, Georgia.  April 1997

 

“Integrating Modern Dance in the Physical Education Classroom” Sharing the Wealth for College and High School Augusta, Georgia.  January 1997

 

“The Physics of Movement” Poster Presentation, Georgia College and State University                                      Research Day 1997

 

 

INVITED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (past five years only)

 

            “Dance Therapy for Stress Control” Faculty In-Service Headstart Program of Milledgeville, Fall 2001

 

“Using Technology with the Developmentally Disabled” Creative Expressions Course Presentation GC&SU, Fall 2001.

 

            “Folk Dancing Techniques in Music Therapy” Music Recreation Course Presentation GC&SU, Fall 2001

 

            “Dancing With Shawn: Educating Children about Cerebral Palsy” Area School Presentations, Fall 2001

 

“Group Initiative Activities for Secondary Physical Education” Houston County In-Service Training for Teachers, Summer 2001

 

“Poetry in Motion” Houston County In-Service Training for Teachers, Summer 2001

 

“Learning Kinesthetically: Addressing Literacy at the Body Level”  Houston County In-Service Training for Teachers, Summer 2001

 

“Developmentally Appropriate Physical Education”  Houston County In-Service Training for Teachers, Summer 2001

 

“Breathing for Control” Dance Therapy Session for Pulmonary Support Group Oconee Regional Medical Center Spring 2001

 

            “Infusing Literacy Through Movement Using an Organizational Approach” Wilkinson County In-Service Training

            for Teachers, Spring 2001

 

“A Mood Altering Experience: How to tell the difference between depression and sadness”  Patient Education Center Oconee Regional Medical Center, Spring 2001

 

“Literacy Through Movement: an Organizational Approach” Houston County In-Service                                    Training for Teachers Summer 2000.    

 

“Math Literacy” Houston County In-Service Training for Teachers Summer 2000.

 

“Observing and Hosting GC&SU Student Practicums and Internships in Health and Physical Education”  Baldwin High School Physical Education Teachers and Administrators In-Service Training, Fall 2000

 

“World Folk Dance” Professional In-Service program for Baldwin County Educators

  GC&SU Centennial Center. Spring 1999

 

“Literacy Through Movement: An Organizational Approach” Professional In-Service

  Program for Houston County Educators, Summer 1999.

 

 “Laban Movement Workshop” GC&SU School of Education, Fall 1999

 

“Dance or Movement: Conceptual Differences in Dance Movement Therapy”

  Kinections Dance/Movement Therapy: Rochester, NY. Summer 1999

 

“Creative Movement Activities and Language Development” Macon Field-Based                                              Educators Workshop,   Macon, Georgia 1996

 

“Understanding How and Why Children Move” Parenting Workshop, Baldwin County Schools 1996

 

“Elementary School Fitness Activities and Testing” Dublin Educators Workshop, Dublin,                                   Georgia 1996

 

“Corporate Wellness Programs Revisited” Area Rotary International Clubs 1996

 

“Corporate Fitness Testing, Active Steps toward Wellness” Area Rotary International Clubs 1996

 

“Building Play Equipment for the Classroom/Home” Parenting and Teaching Workshop, Southside Elementary  1995

 

“Psychogeometrics in the Educational Setting” Bibb County School District Teacher Retreat, Jekyll Island 1995

 

“Applying Hellison’s Social Development Model” Educators’ Workshop, Milledgeville, Georgia 1995

 

“Modern Dance for Middle School Girls” Warner Robins Middle School, Warner Robins,                                Georgia 1995

 

“Elementary Games for Elementary Teachers” Dublin Field-Based Teacher Educators, Dublin, Georgia  1995

 

 

AWARDS, HONORS, CITATIONS

 

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Faculty GC&SU

GAHPERD College University Dance Educator of the Year

Phi Pi Delta Teacher of the Year Award

Honor Societies

Kappa Delta Pi

Delta Kappa Gamma

Phi Delta Kappa

Dallas Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Regional Workshop Citation

Texas Parent Teacher Association Membership Award

American Heart Association's Dallas Metroplex Volunteer of the Year Award

American Heart Association Promotion Citation

American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart Award

Baldwin County Council on Substance Abuse Volunteer Award

Bobcat Award Nominee for Best Advisor - GC&SU