1. Valerie Cholet MEd
802 Madison Street
Birdsboro, Pa. 19508
484-824-2168
val108@ptd.net
OBJECTIVE: Support graduate and undergraduate education in terms of teaching methodology, classroom
management and curriculum content.
Increase awareness of healthy lifestyle strategies by educating individuals in the areas of health
and wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University: (Expected completion Spring 2018)
Doctorate, Adult Education – ABD
Research interests: Embodied learning for meaning making in adults
Feminist critique of kinesthetic learning and physical activity
Meaning making through non-traditional forms of exercise.
Using healthy behavior strategies to support exercise adherence
Applications: Research in ontological relevance of embodied learning and feminist theory
Establishing significance of kinesthetic meaning making in education
Fostering diverse classroom practice in undergraduate and graduate students
Arcadia University
Master of Education, Elementary Education
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science
Minor in Business
Dean's List
Academic Positions
Lecturer: The Pennsylvania State University, Berks 8/02 to present
Instructor in the Department of Health and Human Development
Kinesiology and Education
Coordinator, Part-time Faculty:
Mentoring all adjunct faculty
Manage budget and allocation of funds to support part-time faculty
Develop professional development programs for part-time faculty
Recruit, train, and retain part-time faculty
Coordinate summer scheduling
Instructor: Eastern University 1/00 to 5/01
Instructor in the Dept. of Health and Exercise Science
Educated students in the areas of Health Promotion, History of Sport, and Sport Mgmt.
Instructor: Montgomery County Community College 6/98 to 1/00
Instructor of Health and Physical Education in the Dept. of Allied Health and Phys. Ed.
Teacher: Ancillae Assumpta Academy 8/96 - 5/97
Presented fully integrated lessons using a hands-on approach which included

2. varied learning strategies.
Worked collaboratively in a team approach to effectively involve students of a
heterogeneous population, using enrichment and specialized assistance to create a
positive, engaging learning environment.
Conference Papers and Presentations
2016 NAKHE CONFERENCE: San Diego, CA Interdisciplinary research in Kinesiology and Adult
Education: A Paradign for stewardship of Kinesiology in Higher Education. Jan. 2016
AAACE 63rd
Annual Conference, Charleston, SC: Martial Arts and Lifelong Learning Nov. 2014
Professional Development School National Conference "Social Studies After School: How Yoga And
Taekwondo Enriched The Learning Experiences Of Third Graders And Preservice Teachers,"
University of South Carolina, Las Vegas, NV, Presentations. 2014
AAPHERD Eastern District Annual Conference Newport, RI: Using Physical and Health Education for
Teaching General Curriculum 2014
NAKHE San Diego Collaborative Congress :
Taking Curriculum Standards Outside the Classroom 2014
AAACE 62nd
Annual Conference Lexington, KY: Windows into cross-discipline research 2013
National Council for the Social Studies :92nd
Annual Conference, Seattle, WA. Teaching Elementary
Social Studies through Yoga and Tae Kwon Do 2012
Experience
Instructor: Karate for Kids, Exeter, PA 2011-2013
Engage students of all ages in classes in Taekwondo
Personal Trainer: (Independent contractor) Gold’s Gym 2009
Supporting symptomatic and asymptomatic adults in developing and adhering to
healthy lifestyle programming.
Individualized exercise programs
Nutrition and Exercise consultation
Researcher: Prevention Magazine/Rodale Press 7/98 to 10/00
Reviewed health related articles to ensure the accuracy of the information
provided
Assessed and edited various columns/book chapters for accuracy prior to publication.
Examined scientific periodicals for additional sources of health related data.
Exercise Physiologist: Abington Memorial Hospital: 5/91 - 8/96
Presented educational lectures and seminars on principles of health and exercise
Designed a lesson plan for Healthy Lifestyles educational program for the
Abington Memorial Hospital employees
Presented educational seminars for developmentally disabled students
Delivered health screening through Blood pressure and Cholesterol testing clinics