(Professional Vitae)
ADDRESS Winston-Salem State University
601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Anderson Center, 145C
Winston-Salem, NC 27110 ellissd@wssu.edu
(336)750-3207
EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
College of Education: Pedagogy, Physical Education
Cognate: Motor Behavior
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
M.S. West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Physical Education Master Teacher, Motor Development
Graduate Teaching Assistant in General Program and KinderSkills
B.S. University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
Physical Education, Health Education, Athletic Training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012- Present Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Assistant Professor, Physical Education Pedagogy
Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences.
Grant partnership with Gramercy Research Group, “Kids Eat Smart Move More”
2011-2012 Adecco USA, Charlotte, North Carolina
Ingersoll Rand, DLC East
2010
2009
2000-2007
US Census Bureau, Gastonia, North Carolina
Crew Leader, Field Verification Lister and Enumerator.
ResolutionExperts.com, Charlotte, North Carolina
Education Consultant, Communication and Conflict Resolution.
1998-2000
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, North Carolina
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist
PreK-12 Physical Education (Dance Ed., 2000-04).
Professional Development, Supervision and Leadership of Physical Education
Programs, for 150 schools and ~350 Teachers.
Barton College, Wilson, North Carolina
Assistant Professor, Physical Education Pedagogy,
Program Coordinator, Teacher Education in Physical Education
Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies.
1996-1998 Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education Pedagogy,
Director of Physical Education
Department of Health and Kinesiology.
1995-1996 University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Visiting Instructor (ABD),

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Pedagogy, Elementary Physical Education Specialist
School of Physical Education, Wellness and Sport Studies.
1991-1995 University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
Department of Physical Education.
1988-1991 Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Lecturer, Professional Teacher Preparation and General Program
Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Assistant Volleyball Coach, 1989-1990.
Shrine High School, Royal Oak, Michigan
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, 1988.
1987-1988 West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Graduate Teaching Assistant, General Program
School of Physical Education.
1982-1987 Morristown-Beard School, Morristown, New Jersey
Teacher, Secondary Health and Physical Education
Coach: Head Varsity Volleyball, JV Field Hockey, Middle School Volleyball, Field
Hockey, Tennis and Softball.
James E. Caldwell High School, West Caldwell, New Jersey
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, 1986.
1980-1981 Maconaquah High School, Bunker Hill, Indiana
Teacher, Secondary Health and Physical Education
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, 1980.
Peru High School, Peru, Indiana
Teacher, Secondary Physical Education
Assistant Track and Field Coach, 1981.
1978-1980 Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, Colorado
Itinerant Substitute Teacher.
Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado
Sophomore Volleyball Coach, 1979.
Related Experience
1994-1995 South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, South Carolina
Health Screening Technician.
Nautilus Club of Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. 1979-1980
Summers Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club, Wilson, North Carolina
Camp Counselor, 1999.
Northeastern Volleyball Camp, Cortland, New York
Volleyball Coach, 1982 -1987, 1989.
University of Michigan Volleyball Camp, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Volleyball Coach, 1989.
National Youth Sports Program, Morgantown, West Virginia
Swimming Instructor, 1988.

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Duke Volleyball Camp, Durham, North Carolina
Volleyball Coach, 1987.
Montgomery Township Recreation Department, Montgomery, New Jersey
Playground Recreation Supervisor,
Adult Volleyball League Coordinator, 1982
Flatirons Country Club, Boulder Colorado
Pool Manager, 1978.
YWCA, Princeton, New Jersey
Instructor: Swimming (water-babies through advanced),
Aerobics and Pre-natal Fitness 1979-80.
Mercer County Community College, Hamilton Square, New Jersey
Swimming Instructor, 1975.
Beaver Creek Camp, Denver, Colorado
Camp Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 1977.
Shippitaukin Day Camp, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Counselor, 1974.
CERTIFICATIONS
North Carolina Curriculum Instructional Specialist.
PUBLICATIONS
North Carolina Physical Education (K-12).
Ellis, S. D. (1997). Student problem behavior and teacher responses in physical education. UMI’s
Dissertation Abstracts, (UMI microfilm No. 9726744).
Graham, K. C, Ellis, S. D., Williams, C. D., Kwak, E. C. & Werner, P. H. (1996). High and lowskilled target students’ academic achievement and instructional performance in a 6 week badminton unit.
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 15(4), 477-489.
Kohl, R. M., Ellis, S. D. & Roenker, D. L. (1992). Alternating actual and imagery practice:
Preliminary theoretical consideration. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 63(2), 162-170.
PRESENTATIONS
Ellis, S. D. & Elliot, G. (2005, November). PDA’s for dummies. Presented at the58th Annual
North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention.
Ellis, S. D. (1998, April). Problem student behavior. Poster session presented at the annual
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Reno, Nevada.
Ellis, S. D. & Tjeerdsma, B. L. (1997, October). Developing skillful games players: The stage approach. Presented at the 30 th
Convention of the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance, Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Boyd, M., Yin, Z., Ellis, D., French, K. (1995, May). Perceived motivational climate, socialization influences, and affective responses in little league baseball. Poster session presented at the
Annual North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Asilomar, California.

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Brown, S. C., Ellis, S. D., Hussey, K. G., & Jones, L. (1994, November). Teaching strategies to check for student understanding. Presented at the 67 th
Annual South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Ellis, S. D. (1994, October). Problem student behavior in physical education. Presented at the
1994 Works in Progress Conference, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
Ellis, S. D., Graham, K. C., Kwak, E. C., Williams, C. D., & Werner P. G. (1994, April). High and low skilled students’ performance of badminton movement tasks in three teachers’ classes. Paper presented at the annual American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance
Convention, Denver, Colorado.
Ellis, S. D., & Kohl, R. M. (1991, April). Alternating actual and imagery practice: Paradigm considerations. Poster session presented at the annual American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance Convention, San Francisco, California.
Ellis, S. D. (1990, March). Volleyball for middle school students. Presented at the Michigan
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Spring Regional Workshop, Detroit,
Michigan.
COMMITTEE WORK
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (2000-2007)
Coordinated School Health Committee
Cultural Education Collaborative
Family Fun Run and 5K and Jump Rope Jamboree Committees (Annual events with
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Physical Education Association)
Fit City Charlotte
Healthy Weight in Children Collaborative (Mecklenburg Health Dept.)
High School Evaluation Team
Middle School Curriculum Team
Safe Schools Committee
School Health Advisory Council
YMCA Healthy Initiatives Committee.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Council on School Leadership in Physical Education (2003-06 Executive Committee,
2006-07, Chair).
Barton College
Teacher Education Committee
Sport Science Advisory Committee.
Georgia Southern University
Health and Physical Education Committee Coordinator
Curriculum Revision Committee (complete redesign and conversion to semester system).
Health and Physical Education Majors Club Faculty Sponsor (1996-1997).
Wayne State University
National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (1989–1990)
Physical Education Advisory Committee (1990–1991)
Undergraduate Physical Education Advisory Committee (1989–1991)
Physical Education Division Search Committee (1990).
Detroit Public Schools

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Elementary Physical Education Teacher Workshop, Facility Coordinator/Director
(1990-1991).
Middle States Evaluation Committee
Visiting Evaluation Team (1986)
Physical Education Curriculum Committee, Chair (1984-1987)
Health Education Curriculum Committee (1984-1987).
Morristown-Beard School
Curriculum Committee (1983-1988)
Computer Committee (1986)
Coaches Committee (1982-1988).
New Jersey Independent Schools Women’s Athletic Association
Volleyball Section, Chair (1985-1988)
State Tournament Director, Volleyball (1984-1988), Softball (1982).