Faculty

Kinesiology Chair & Clinical Coordinator

Assistant Professor Deb Springer, ATC, M.A., in addition to serving as Chair of the Kinesiology Department, serves as the Clinical Coordinator for the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP), which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Prior to coming to Aquinas College in 1999, Deb served as an assistant athletic trainer and instructor at Grand Valley State University for 15 years. She received her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and her master's degree from Central Michigan University.

Deborah J. Springer, ATC, M.A.
Athletic Training Program
Recreation

Sturrus Sprorts & Fitness Center 116
(616) 632-2897
sprindeb@aquinas.edu

Courses currently teaching:
Athletic Training Courses	First Aid
Kinesiology	Activity Courses
Medical Aspects of Athletics/PE

Physical Education Teaching Supervisor

Duane Ambrose, M.A., Duane has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Masters Degree from Western Michigan University in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Wellness. Previously, Duane taught physical education in a K-8 setting. His goal at Aquinas College is to have a positive affect on more children through teaching prospective students the correct way to teach physical education. Duane completed his Doctor of Sport Management at the United States Sports Academy.

Duane Ambrose, Ph.D.
PE Teaching
Sturrus Sprorts & Fitness Center 110
(616) 632-2896
ambrodua@aquinas.edu

Courses currently teaching:

Physical Ed. in the Elementary Schools

Phy. Act. for Special Populations

Community Health

Promoting and Funding Sport & Recreaction

Methods & Measurement in Sec. Phy. Ed.

Sports Techniques and Research

Activity Courses

Athletic Training Education Program Director

JoAnne Gorant, ATC, M.S., Prior to joining the faculty full-time in August 2004, JoAnne served Aquinas College as the Head Athletic Trainer and as an adjunct professor. JoAnne has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ball State University and a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from Miami University in Ohio. She is currently completing her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Western Michigan University.

JoAnne Gorant, ATC, M.S.
Athletic Training Program
Sturrus Sprorts & Fitness Center 114
(616) 632-2899
goranjoa@aquinas.edu

Courses currently teaching:
Athletic Training Courses	Folk and Square Dance
Physiology of Exercise	Aerobic Fitness
Nutrition for Sport Performance

Sport Management Program Director

Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush, Ph.D., Prior to joining the Kinesiology Department in 2008, Dr. KQ (as her students call her) lead the Employee Wellness Program at Lansing Community College. She has a Bachelors of Science from Western Michigan University, Masters of Arts from Central Michigan University and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Michigan State University.

Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush, Ph.D.

Sport Management

Sturrus Sprorts & Fitness Center 112

(616) 632-2898

hak001@aquinas.edu

Courses currently teaching:
Administration ofSport and Recreation	Introduction to Kinesiology
Human Growth and Development and Motor Learning	Nutrition, Exercise, Stress
Conditioning

Adjunct Faculty:

Chad Bocian BSBA, Aquinas College Courses: Officiating Baseball/Softball, Officiating Basketball	Terry Bocian Aquinas College Director of Athletics MA, Western Michigan BA, Aquinas College Course: Coaching of Baseball/Softball

Doreen Bolhuis BS, Central Michigan University Course: Stunts, Tumbling and Apparatus	Claire Crowley MM, Aquinas College BS, Grand Valley State University Courses: Pilates, Yoga

Jack Emelander BS, Ferris State University Course: First Aid	Stephen Greene BS, Aquinas College Courses: Activity Courses

David Hammer Head Men’s Basketball Coach MA, Central Michigan BA, Central Michigan Course: Coaching of Basketball	Matthew McWilliams Head Athletic Trainer MEd, Northern Illinois University BS, Aquinas College Courses: First Aid, Athletic Training Courses, Activity Courses

Kevin Parker MEd, Auburn University BS, Miami University Courses: Activity Courses, Nutrition Exercise and Stress, Athletic Training Courses	Jarred Pitts BS, Michigan State University Course: Great Lakes Sailing

Mikhail Sarkisov BS, Aquinas College Course: Fencing	Jeanne Skinner MEd, University of Michigan BS, Western Michigan University Course: Officiating Volleyball

Dave Wood Head Track Coach MS, Central Michigan University BS, Central Michigan University Courses: Coaching of Track & Field, Officiating of Track & Field	Mike Wojciakowski Head Cross Country Coach BS, Aquinas College Courses: Activity Courses