Specialization

• Adapted Physical Education

Research Interests

• Improving Teacher Training and Pedagogical Practices in Adapted/General Physical Education

Education

• 1997, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, B.S. Kinesiology
• 2003, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, M.S. Kinesiology
• Present, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, ABD Kinesiology

Recent  Appointments

• 2006-2007, Physical Education Teacher, Ann Windle School for Young Children, Denton, TX
• 2003-2007, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
• 1999-2006, Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Denton ISD, TX
• 1999-2003, Adapted Physical Education Consultant, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, TX
• 1999-2000, Physical Education Teacher, Sullivan-Keller Early Childhood Center, Denton, TX

Selected Honors

• International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) Presidential Recognition Award, 2005
• Who's Who Among Student's in American Universities and Colleges, 2005, 2006, and 2007
• Buddy Stein & Claudine Sherrill Leadership Award at AAHPERD, 2004

Selected Publications

• Waugh, L. M., Bowers, S. T., & French, R. (2007). Using picture cards in integrated physical education. Strategies (20)4, 18-20
• Bowers, S. T. & French, R. (2007, July). Use of Paraeducators by Preservice Adapted Physical Educators [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity (p. 348-349). Rio Claro, Brazil.
• Bowers, S. T. (2005, July). Use of Class Reflections as a Formative Evaluation Technique to Modify Graduate Courses in Adapted Physical Activity [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity (p.221). Verona, Italy.
• French, R., Goode, S., Silliman, L., Columna, L. Bowers, S.T., Koval, C., & Waugh, L. (2005, July). A Dynamic Model for Infusing Teacher Preparation in Adapted Physical Activity Throughout the Academic Levels in Higher Education [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity (p. 64). Verona, Italy.
• Bowers, S.T., French, R., & Silliman-French, L. (2003, August). Physical Education Status of Students with Behavior Disorders [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity. Seoul, South Korea.