Mission
The goal of this lab is to situate Physical and Health Education in evolving Digital Culture; to develop a place where educators and sport leaders can leverage technology to build a culture of healthy movers, healthy communities and a Healthier Canada.
Vision
Our aim is to promote resilience, wellness, and a healthy lifestyle, using digital technology to facilitate sustainable and meaningful Physical Health and Education programs.
The PHE WISE Digital Culture Lab
Meet The Team
Dr. Wendy Barber, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada
Dr. Barber is a member of the R. Tait McKenzie Society for Academic Excellence at the University of Toronto. She is the winner of the Ontario Tech University Teaching Award of Excellence for Tenured Faculty. Her research interests include Resilience and Grit, Human Performance and Excellence,Teacher Development, Health and Physical Education and Online Learning Communities. Creative passions include the role of Mindfulness, Flow, Awareness and Play in teaching and learning. Her passions include aquatics, dance, art and music, and her work is framed by intuition and her pack of small dogs, Georgia, Gracie and Sophie.
Dr. Bill Walters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
St. Francis Xavier University,
Antigonish, NS, Canada​
Bill Walters, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Saint Francis Xavier University. Bill came to StFX following a 33-year career teaching physical education in public schools. In 2012-2013 he received the National Teaching Excellence Award for secondary physical education from Physical and Health Education Canada. His desire to continually improve his practice brought him to StFX in 2014 to earn a Ph.D. The research leading to his doctorate and now continued in preceding years focuses on the physical educator. Mentoring, instructional strategies, and the isolation and marginalization of physical educators are the central focus of his research. Currently, Bill teaches pedagogy, physical education curriculum, and instruction courses, as well as in the Masters of Education program.
Dr. Ian D.R. Brown, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist, Former School Psychologist,
Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology
Trent University, Peterborough, Canada​
Dr. Brown is a clinical psychologist, and has provided psychological services since 1977; treating children, adolescents, adults, and families for primarily mood and anxiety disorders. He was a school psychologist for nearly 34 years, including 18 years in the Scarborough Board of Education and 16 years as Chief Psychologist in Peterborough, Kawartha Pine Ridge, and Durham Catholic District School Boards. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at Trent University where he has been teaching for 28 years. He is intensely interested in the mental health and well-being of students and teachers.
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Shannon Galea​, B.HSc. Kinesiology, B.Ed., OCT,
MA Olympic Studies
Game Plan Specialist
Canadian Olympic Committee
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Shannon Galea holds a Masters in Olympic Studies, BEd. OCT, and currently works as a Specialist for Game Plan at the Canadian Olympic Committee.
She retired from her professional softball career in 2017 after playing internationally for 6 years along with 28 years in the sport. Shannon also teaches Intermediate/Senior Physical Education and Geography with the Durham District School Board and has taught and coached in various international schools overseas. Lastly, she is the CEO of the Maltese Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation and currently in the running as a 2022 Olympic hopeful in the sport of Skeleton.
Mike Whitmarsh, B.A., B.Ed., OCT
Instructor, Faculty of Education
Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, Canada
Mike Whitmarsh is a retired principal from Durham District School Board and is currently the Outdoor Education Instructor for the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University where he teaches pre-service teachers in the Bachelor of Education program. In addition to his varied administrative and teaching career in both elementary and secondary schools as well as outdoor and environmental education, Mike has personal experience related to natural habitats, environmental issues and outdoor pursuits including hiking, backpacking, camping, winter travel, canoeing and kayaking. He has a passion for outdoor learning and for learning from the land.
Carolyn Temertzoglou, B.P.H.E. Hons., B.Ed., M.A., OCT
Health and Physical Education Teacher Education Curriculum Consultant, Workshop Presenter
OISE, University of Toronto
Carolyn Temertzoglou teaches Health and Physical Education in the teacher education program at the Ontario Institute For Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Through Carolyn's many years of educational experience as a teacher, department head, curriculum writer and teacher educator, she advocates for and supports the delivery of effective implementation of health and physical education programs world-wide. Carolyn is an international leader in the field of Physical and Health Education. She has been globally acknowledged for her work in inclusive education and physical and health literacy. She is the recipient of the Ontario Supervision of Physical and Health Education Teacher Advocacy Award for her work in supporting pre-service and in-service health and physical education teachers with their practice. Carolyn is passionate about
educating and inspiring teachers throughout their professional journey to ensure a future where every student has a sense of belonging in Health and Physical Education.
Nicole Muchos, B.Sc. Kin., B.Ed., OCT,
Teacher, York Region District School Board
Nicole attended the University of Waterloo where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology in 2007. Throughout her studies she served for 5 years as an Athletic Therapist for the University of Waterloo's Varsity Soccer and Rugby teams. She worked as a Kinesiologist for 8 years at The Chousky Centre a spinal rehabilitation and neuropathy clinic where she implemented skills learned from Dr. Stuart McGill. Her passion for educating patients on the importance of physical competencies and leading a healthy lifestyle fuelled her desire to return to school to complete her Bachelor of Education at Ontario Tech University. Her passion has continued into Instruction & Curriculum design, Adult Education and Technology and she is currently enrolled in her Master of Education exploring all that Ontario Tech U has to offer in those domains.
Dr. Scott White, B.PhEd. Hons., D.C., B.Ed., OCT,
Chiropractor,
Teacher, Durham District School Board
Scott began his studies in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University where he earned his Bachelor of Physical Education degree with Honours in 2008. He then proceeded to further his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in June 2012. As a Board Certified Chiropractor, Dr. White provided on field injury and clinical assessment and treatment for both provincial and student athletes before continuing his academic journey and completing his Bachelor of Education degree at Ontario Tech University in 2015. He currently practices part time and works for the DDSB as an Inclusive Student Services Department Head/SERT and Special Education Class teacher.
Pierre Chartier, B.A., B.Ed, OCT instructor, Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Ontario.
Pierre is a retired Physical and Health Education and French Immersion teacher with 36 years of experience in France and in the Durham District school Board. He is currently teaching the HPE Primary-Junior course at Ontario Tech University.
Pierre, born in Paris and raised in the French Alps, discovered his love for exploration and active living in nature by hiking, running, biking and skiing the beautiful mountains in his backyard and cross-country racing at the national level in France. Over the past 35 years, he managed Alpine Tours and F.A.C.E (Full-on Adventures and Cultural Experiences) cycling, sports and adventure adult tours to Europe, bringing many people back to the CIPPA (Centre International de Préparation Physique en Altitude/International Centre for Physical Preparation in Altitude) in his early home of Briancon, the highest town in Europe. Pierre has also led dozens of international sports and cultural tours for students.
Pierre is a certified international ski instructor and coached downhill slalom racing, for 30 years. He also coached cross-country and track & field clubs for over 30 years. Pierre also coached acrobatic teams for seventeen years. Pierre had the privilege of helping translate parts of the HPE, Science, History curriculum for the French Immersion program for the DDSB. Pierre enjoys sharing his joy of active living, is an avid cyclist, and hikes several times a week with his wife of 42 years.
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Ross Ste-Croix, BEd. M.A. Human Kinetics,
CEO, Abilities Centre, Whitby ON, Canada
Ross Ste-Croix has been an advocate for individuals living with disability throughout his career. He has been a leader with the Special Olympics, is a disability activitist, and was a champion for all individuals living with different abilities in his former role as Executive Director of WindReach Farms, a fully accessible farm founded by Paralympian Sandy Mitchell. Ross brings experience and advocacy to the lab, and we welcome his leadership in the area of equity and inclusion.
Dr. Jared Walters, B.PHE, M.A., Ph.D.
Dr. Jared Walters is the Research Administration Officer at Cape Breton University. Dr. Walters holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Cultural Studies from the University of Western Ontario. He is the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Emerging Sport Studies. Dr. Walters has been a peer reviewer for the International Journal of Sport Communications, Article Reviews Editor for the Journal Olympika: The International Journal of Olympic Studies, and has served as a Member of the Executive Council of The International Centre for Olympic Studies. He serves as a lecturer for St. Francis Xavier University. Dr. Walters' dissertation was focused on the history of mixed martial arts in Canada, as well as the use of nationalism in mixed martial arts media.