Meet Our Team!
Our team is comprised of faculty, staff, and students with expertise in the areas of physical education pedagogy, physical activity leadership, coaching education, social psychology of sport and physical activity, exercise science, and community health.
Brian Dauenhauer, Ph.D.
Institute Director
brian.dauenhauer@unco.edu
970-351-1202
Dr. Dauenhauer is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the MAT-PEPAL program.
His research interests focus on school-based physical activity promotion and effective
data-use in physical education. His personal interests include spending time with
his family outdoors, fishing, gardening, and playing golf.
Jennifer Krause, Ph.D.
Research Faculty
jennifer.krause@unco.edu
970-351-1755
Dr. Krause is an Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy. Her major research focuses
on the technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) related preparation
and behaviors among physical education pre-service and in-service teachers and PETE
faculty.
Jaimie McMullen, Ph.D.
Research Faculty
jaimie.mcmullen@unco.edu
970-351-1762
Dr. McMullen is an Associate Professor of Sport Pedagogy. Her research focuses on
whole-of-school physical activity promotion and she is particularly interested in
participant voice within this topic. Her personal interests include being active,
spending time with family and friends, and traveling to all corners of the world.
Russell Carson, Ph.D.
Founding Director & Institute Consultant
Dr. Carson is a dedicated community engaged scholar of whole school physical activity
promotion. Dr. Carson’s energy is fueled every day by his commitment to a physically
active lifestyle and the endearing love and support from his wife, two daughters and
four-legged walking coach – Petee the dog.
Melanie Reddell
Administrative Assistant
melanie.reddell@unco.edu
970-351-1491
Melanie is originally from southern Louisiana, and now she handles our budgetary needs
and social media. Her personal interests include travelling, spending time in the
mountains, and reading while lounging with her two cats, Rowen and Jellybean.
Ann Kuhn
Graduate Research Assistant
ann.kuhn@unco.edu
970-351-4242
Ann’s research interests focus on teacher wellness and physical activity, as well
as comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAP).
Maria del mar Chavarria
Research Assistant
MariadelMar.Chavarri@unco.edu
970-351-4242
Maria is interested in Physical Activity & Psychological well-being, Mindful Physical
Activity, Motivation in P.A, Culturally responsive education and P.A. with unique
populations (e.g eating disorders, history of trauma, veterans). Her personal interests
include yoga, running, time outdoors, books and coffee!!
Ping Fan
Research Assistant
xiaoping.fan@unco.edu
970-351-4242
Ping's professional interests include physical education teacher education, teacher
professional development, teacher socialization, and communities of practice. In her
spare time, she loves travelling, cooking, working out such as doing Zumba, and playing
tennis with friends.
Dannon Cox
Research Assistant
dannon.cox@unco.edu
970-351-4242
Dannon's professional interests include digital media, University physical activity
programming, and professional development. In his spare time, he loves videography,
yoga, and anything physically active.
Taemin Ha
Research Assistant
taemin.ha@unco.edu
970-351-4242
Taemin’s professional interests include Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE),
Physical Activity Courses in Higher Education, and Instructional Technology in Physical
Education. In his spare time, he loves travelling, soccer, martial arts, and performing
arts.Taemin holds a Taekwondo instructor license and is a 5th Degree as well (both
are certified by World Taekwondo Headquarters, Kukkiwon).
LAB ALUMNI
Graduate Research Assistants
Peter Stoepker
Assistant Professor
University of West Georgia
Jean Lee
Assistant Professor
University of Louisville
Research Assistants
Lily Mwandira
Research Assistant
Rocky Mountain Public Health Training Center
Sara Walker
Rehabilitation Technician
Fox Ingrative Healthcare
Cathy Buschmeier
MPH Student
University of Northern Colorado
Katie Boncella
Graduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
Megan Wittenberg
Graduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
Lauren von Klinggraeff
Doctoral Student
University of South Carolina
Jill Matlock
District Wellness Coordinator
Fort Morgan RE-3
Staff
Katie Hodgin
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Northern Colorado
Michael Capps
Lab Manager
University of Northern Colorado
Interns
Grace Turner
Prevention Coordinator
University of Northern Colorado
Marley Vasquez
MPH Student
Colorado State University
Annie Mombourquette
Substance Use Prevention Coordinator at San Juan Basin Public Health Department
Kearstin Tingle
Undergraduate Student
Berea College
Madelyn Fairbrother
Undergraduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
Emma Anderson
Undergraduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
Holly Carter
Undergraduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
Michael Lucking
Undergraduate Student
University of Northern Colorado
