RESEARCH PROGRAM:

 

Dr. Russell's research program is focused on identifying variables that impact the instructional socialization and effectiveness of graduate teaching assistants as college-level teachers and future members of the professoriate.

 

EDUCATION:

 

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Fall 1999 to Summer 2002

School of Health and Human Performance

Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies

Degree: Doctorate of Philosophy                                              

Major: Physical Education and Sport Studies (Pedagogy)

Dissertation: An Examination of the Organizational Culture of a Basic Undergraduate Physical Activities Program.

            Major Professor: Dr. Rose Jepkorir Chepyator-Thomson

 

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Fall 1997 to Summer 1999

School of Health and Human Performance

Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies

Degree: Master’s of Arts

Major: Physical Education and Sport Studies (Pedagogy)                                             

Thesis: Examination of Graduate Physical Education Teaching Assistants’ Concerns

            Major Professor: Dr. Rose Jepkorir Chepyator-Thomson

 

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, Fall 1992 to May 1997

Department of Health and Physical Education

            Degree: Bachelor of Arts

            Major: Health and Physical Education

Advisor: Mr. Robert Wilson

 

TEACHING:

Assistant Professor, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, August 2002 to present

Department of Health and Human Performance

Undergraduate and graduate courses taught:

HLHP 1100 Wellness

HLHP 2800 Introduction to Health & Human Performance

HLHP 4300 Teaching Secondary Physical Education

HLHP 4350 Teaching Lifetime Physical Activity

HLHP 4970 Special Topics in Physical Education

HLHP 7200 Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

            HLHP 7350 Organization & Analysis of Instruction. in Physical Education

            HLHP 7950 Seminar: College Teaching

HLHP 7970 Special Topics in Physical Education

PHED 1300 Fitness & Conditioning - Weight Training

PHED 1300 Fitness & Conditioning - Weight Control

PHED 1400 Basketball

PHED 1500 Racquetball

 

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP:

 

Physical Activity and Wellness Program (PAWP) Graduate Teaching Assistant Coordinator

Auburn University Physical Education and Wellness Program, August 2002 to present

 

Responsibilities: Acts as primary instructional trainer, evaluator, and supervisor of graduate teaching assistants.

 

 

PUBLICATIONS:

.Russell, J. (In press). An Examination of Kinesiology GTAs’ Perceptions of an Instructional Development and Evaluation Model. The Physical Educator.

 

Russell, J., & Chepyator-Thomson, J.R. (Spring 2004). Help Wanted!!!: Perspectives of Physical Education Graduate Teaching Assistants on their Instructional Environment, Preparation and Needs. Manuscript submitted for review to The Educational Research Journal.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., You, J., Russell, J. (2000). In-Service Physical Education Teachers: Backgrounds and Understanding of Multicultural Education. Journal of In-Service Education, 26(3), 557-568.

 

Russell, J. (2001). [Book Review]. Polite, V. Polite & Davis, J. (Eds.). (1999). African American males in School and Society: Practices & Policies for Effective Education. New York: Teachers College Press. Review for the Journal of African American Men.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J. R., & Russell, J. (1999). African American college women: Reflections on public school experiences in physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70(1 Supplement), A81.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., Russell, J., & Woorons, S. (1998). Curriculum Theory in Sport Pedagogy (1996-1997). International Journal of Physical Education, 35(4), 135-141. 

 

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Russell, J. (2007). Examining the Perspectives of Collegiate Physical Education GTAs: A Survey of American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE) Doctoral Programs. Poster presented at the annual national conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Baltimore, MD.

 

Susan Sutherland & Russell, J. (October, 2006). Mentoring Tomorrows Teachers and Scholars (Part 2): Using Reflection to Promote High Quality Instruction. Paper presented at the National Association for Physical Education and Physical Education (NASPE) conference on Physical Education Teacher Education.  Long Beach, CA.

 

Russell, J. (April, 2003). An Examination of the Organizational Culture of a Basic Undergraduate Physical Activities Program Paper presented at the annual national conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Philadelphia, PA.

 

Smith, M., St. Pierre, P., Russell, J., Bian, W., & Schempp, P. (April, 2003). Knowledge sources: A comparison of expert tennis and golf instructors. Paper presented at the annual national conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Philadelphia, PA.

 

Russell, J. (Fall, 2002). Perceptions of a clinical supervisory approach & videotaped observations on GTA instructional effectiveness and development. Research presented at the University of Georgia’s Sport Instruction and Research Laboratory’s Works-in-Progress conference. Athens, GA.

 

Russell, J. (March, 2000). Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Concerns and Perspectives on University Instructional Environment. Paper presented at the annual national conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Orlando, FL.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., & Russell, J. (1999). African American college women: Reflections on public school experiences in physical education. AAHPERD national conference, April 20-24. Boston Massachusetts.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., Russell, J., Templeton, C. (1998, Winter). Human diversity in physical education: A synthesis of literature regarding race. Paper presented at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, New Orleans.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., You, J., Hardin, B., & Russell, J. (1998). Examination of in-service teachers’ perspectives on diversity in physical education. July 13-17, Garden City, New York.

 

Chepyator-Thomson, J.R., You, J., Russell, J., Hardin, B. (1998, Fall). In-Service Physical Education Teachers: Backgrounds and Understanding of Multicultural Education. Poster presentation at Works in Progress Conference of the University of Georgia's Sport Instruction Research Laboratory, Athens, GA.

 

 

SERVICE:

 

Russell, J. (Fall 2007 – Spring 2007). Served as search committee member for tenure-track faculty for Health and Human Performance department.

Russell,  J. (Summer 2006). Served as external reviewer for Educational Foundation, Leadership and Technology dissertation under the direction of David Shannon.  

Russell, J. (Fall 2005 – to present). Member of the Auburn University College of Education Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

Russell, J. (Spring 2006). Member of the Auburn University Biggio Center for the Enhancement of teaching and Learning Assistant Director search.

 

Russell, J. (2003- present). Reviewer for The Physical Educator. Published by Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity.

 

Russell, J. (2004). Abstract reviewer for The American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance annual convention.

 

Russell, J. (2004). Abstract reviewer for The American Educational Research Association annual convention.

 

Russell, J. (2004). External reviewer for special theme issue of E-Journal of teaching and learning in diverse settings. Published by Southern University and A & M College.

 

Russell, J., & Russell, M. (Summer, 2003). Development of a K-12 Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Physical Activity and Science. Instructors provided a three week summer institute in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lee County, Potter-Daniel Unit. The goal of this project was to develop and pilot a K-12 interdisciplinary curriculum during a summer institute to enhance African American and other traditionally marginalized youths’ knowledge and appreciation of physical activity and science.

 

Russell, J. (Spring 2003). In-service program for Auburn and Opelika school system physical education instructional aides.

 

Russell, J. (2001) University of Georgia TA Mentor. Served as mentor to graduate teaching assistants (GTA) in the School of Health and Human Performance as well as the University of Georgia. UGA’s TA mentor program consists of fifteen award-winning GTAs from multiple academic departments and serves a vital role in a university-wide initiative to provide (GTAs) instructional support.

 

Outreach:

Russell, J. (2006) Fifth annual Graduate School Workshop hosted by the Department of Health and Human Performance at Morehouse College. I have taken part in a panel discussion concerning the process of gaining admission to institutions of higher education. Secondly, this workshop serves as an invaluable opportunity to recruit students of color from the premier historically Black college in the country.

Russell, J. (Fall, 2003 – to present) R.O.C.K. Foundation (Reaching Out for Christ’s Kids). Serve as board member of R.O.C.K. Foundation with responsibilities including coordinating monthly meetings, writing grants for project/activity funding, and serving as a role-model and speaker.

Russell, J. (Fall 2005). Conceptualized and facilitated an on-campus visit by 10 Morehouse College students. Provided graduate program information, tour of facilities, and interactions with faculty members.

Russell, J. (Spring 2004) Third annual Graduate School Workshop hosted by the Department of Health and Human Performance at Morehouse College. I have taken part in a panel discussion concerning the process of gaining admission to institutions of higher education. Secondly, this workshop serves as an invaluable opportunity to recruit students of color from the premier historically Black college in the country.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

 

Russell, J. (2004-2005). Auburn University Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning New Faculty Scholars (NFS) Program member.

 

Russell, J. (Spring, 2003). Certified as a Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist. Auburn University.

 

 

GRANTS:

 

Russell, J. (2006). A.U. Office of Outreach Discretionary Grant: Awarded August 2006. Amount: $2,000

 

Russell, J. (2005). A.U. Office of Outreach Discretionary Grant: Awarded August 2005. Amount: $350

 

Russell, J. (2005). Office of Outreach Discretionary Grant: Awarded August 2005. Amount: $350

 

Russell, J. (Fall, 2004). Received a $1,960 College of Education Research Discretionary Grant from Auburn University’s College of Education, Department of Human Resources and Outreach.

 

Russell, J. (Spring 2004). Received Daniel F. Breeden Endowment for Faculty Enhancement Grant. $1960. Auburn University.

 

Russell, J. (Spring 2003). Received Daniel F. Breeden Endowment for Faculty Enhancement Grant. $700. Auburn University.

 

Russell, J. (Spring, 2003). Received a $500 College of Education Research Discretionary Grant from Auburn University’s College of Education, Department of Human Resources and Outreach.

 

Russell, J., & Russell, M. (Fall, 2002). Received a $1,500 College of Education Research Discretionary Grant from Auburn University’s College of Education, Department of Human Resources and Outreach.

 

 HONORS:

 

Russell, J. (Spring 2007). Awarded the Auburn University College of Education Emily & Gerald Leischuck Graduate Faculty Teaching Award.

 

Russell, J. (Spring, 2003). Selected as a finalist for the AAHPERD Research Consortium Graduate Student Research Award.

 

Russell, J. (Spring 2001). Outstanding TA for School of Health and Human Performance. Annual distinction awarded by The University of Georgia’s School of Health and Human Performance.