Gloria Napper-OwenGloria Napper-Owen is an associate professor in Physical Education-Teacher Education and chair of the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences at the University of New Mexico. She also serves as program coordinator for the undergraduate Physical Education Teacher Education program and the graduate Curriculum and Instruction program. Glorias teaching expertise is in elementary physical education and the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. In 2007, Gloria was a key member of the College of Educations NCATE Task Force and helped prepare the institution and program reports for a successful accreditation review. In 2001 Gloria received the Southwest District AAHPERD Honor Award, the highest award given at the district level, and in 2005 she received the Professional Honor Award from New Mexico AHPERD. She has held leadership roles within AAHPERD, SWDAAHPERD, and NMAHPERD. Gloria has authored articles on beginning teacher induction, teacher development, and issues in elementary physical education. She has made numerous presentations at national, district, and state conventions on the topics of her research focus. Read More Read Less