Kristie L. Lynch, Ed.D
Manhattanville College
School of Education
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY 10577
914.323.1641
kristie.lynch@mville.edu
Education
1/07-5/13
Teachers College, Columbia University New York, NY
Doctor in Health Education
Alumnus Research Group on Disparities in Health
9/03-5/06
Teachers College, Columbia University
Masters of Education in Motor Learning
New York, NY
9/01-5/03
Hofstra University
Masters of Science in Physical Education
Hempstead, NY
9/95-5/99
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
B.S. in Kinesiology/Movement Science and Applied Fitness
Minor-Human Development and Family Studies
Research Interests
Promoting physical activity/education, reducing childhood obesity through physical
education, school health, adolescent health, motor learning, exercise physiology
Certifications
New York State Permanent Certification in Physical Education (K-12)
Teaching Experience
9/14-Present Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
Assistant Professor
 Courses Taught: Applied Exercise Physiology, Environmental
Health
9/14-Present Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
Director of Health and Wellness Certificate
 Responsibilities Include: Student guidance, management of
adjuncts, maintaining compliance with New York State
guidelines
9/05-12/11
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
Physical Education Adjunct Professor
 Courses Taught: Advanced Biophysical Concepts and
Conditioning for Sports, Applied Kinesiology for Physical
Educators and Sport Performance
9/05-06/13
North Side Elementary School
East Williston, NY
Physical Education Part-Time Teacher
 Focused on health/skill-related fitness concepts to promote
lifetime physical activity
 Devised curriculum development such as cooperative games,
fitness obstacle courses, circus arts, Jump Rope for Heart and
instant activities
 Included nutrition and health components in a physical activity
setting
 Implemented fitness, sport, movement, achievement-based,
personal and social responsibilities, eclectic education
curricular models
 Incorporated behavioral management techniques and
innovative lesson ideas
 Instructed adapted physical education classes
 Used technology such as Ipads, Ipods, DVDs, internet,
computers, pedometers, heart rate monitors, active gaming
(DDR, Nintendo Wii, Game bikes)
 Fostered diversity and teaching across curriculums such as
math, science and history
 Developed strong, positive relationships with colleagues
12/04-6/05
Gardiner Manor Elementary School
Bay Shore, NY
Physical Education Elementary Leave Replacement
 Taught bowling, striking, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics,
healthy heart obstacle course, circus, games from around the
world, fitness and field day units
 Used cooperative learning strategies in conjunction with noncompetitive games
 Planned and choreographed school-wide annual circus
9/03-11/04
Bay Shore School District
Bay Shore, NY
Physical Education Substitute Teacher
 Taught team and individual sports
 Utilized adventure education, personal-social responsibility
curricular model
 Taught adaptive physical education
Coaching Experience
6/97-Present Dix Hills Park
Dix Hills, NY
Figure Skating Professional
 Coaches North Atlantic Regional figure skating competitors
 Specializes in jumps, spins, moves in the field (MIF),
choreography
 Manages MIF and freestyle gold medalist skating careers
 Teaches group classes in conjunction with the United States
Figure Skating Association (USFSA)
 Formulates and executes on-ice and off-ice specialized clinics
9/03-Present Dix Hills Park
Dix Hills, NY
Off-Ice Trainer
 Conducts conditioning classes with a focus on strength,
balance, agility, quickness and anaerobic/aerobic fitness
 Uses plyometric training
 Creates dynamic warm-ups
 Creates and implement periodization schedules for skaters
Professional Affiliations
SHAPE America
New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
(NYSAHPERD)-Southeastern Zone
United States Figure Skating Association (USFS)
USFS Sports Science Committee
Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Skating Club of New York (SCNY)
Honors and Activities
USFS Competitive figure skater for 11 years
USFS Freestyle Gold Medalist
PSA Rated Figure Skating Coach
Professional Presentations
March 2015- Poster Session at SHAPE America
November 2014- New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance Conference
June 2014- USFS STARS Off-Ice Combine Assessor
April 2014-Poster Session at the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance
March 2014- Health Disparities Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University
November 2013- New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance Conference
September 2013-Professional Skaters Association National Seminar