Christine A. Holyoak

Associate-In, Microbiology and Cell Science

Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor

Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida 

M.Ed., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, 2001 University of Florida

B.S. Exercise and Sports Sciences, 1979 University of Florida

Teaching Interest

Academic Advising, Undergraduate Program Coordination

Bio

Chris is a former public school elementary and middle school teacher in Alachua and Marion Counties with over 20 years experience working with students. Her area of specialization is in Higher Education curriculum, academic support, administration, and student affairs. Her academic advising and teaching career has taken her from the orange groves of Weirsdale, Florida teaching migrant students, to the board room of the Ministry of Sport in Moscow, Russia teaching children and adults the value of academics, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle.  She is originally from Floral Park, N.Y. but has lived in Gainesville since 1975.  Chris considers herself a true-blue Gator since she received both her B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Florida.  In her spare time she is an avid reader and traveler.  At noon, you may have seen her jogging and walking around campus  or working out at Living Well to stay fit.

Professional Affiliations and Activities

• N.A.C.A.D.A. - National Academic Advising Association
  
• F.A.H.P.E.R.D - Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 20 years until 2000.
• A.A.H.P.E.R.D – American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 20 years until 2000.
• FLORIDA JOHPERD, Editorial Board until 2000.

Honors & Awards

• University of Florida, Professional Advisor of the Year, 2009
• College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Professional Advisor of the Year, 2009
• Associate Member, Alpha Zeta, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honor Service Fraternity, University of Florida
• Distinquished Alumni Award, College of Health & Human Performance, University of Florida.
• Marion County Teacher of the Year.
• Florida, Middle School Teacher of the Year, Physical Education, F.A.H.P.E.R.D.
• Teacher of the Year, North Marion Middle School, Citra FL.
• Honor Award, F.A.H.P.E.R.D.
• Associate Master Teacher, Florida Department of Education.
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Red Lobster Inns of Florida.
• Professional Recognition Award, F.A.H.P.E.R.D.
• Recognition Award, Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport Recognition Award, National Association for Sports and Physical Education.

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Grants & Funding

• $60,000.00, United States Information Agency, Washington D.C.
• $1,800.00, Alachua County Mini Grant, C.P.R. Program.
• $1,000.00, Marion County School Board, Mini Grant.
• $850.00, Sports for Life Program.

Publications

• Essentials of Physical Education. 1988.  A series of 13 Middle School student textbooks for Physical Education, Kendall/Hunt. 2nd edition.
• Meeting Needs and Pleasing Kids:  A Middle School Physical Education Curriculum. 1983.  Co-author of three editions, Kendall/Hunt.
• Numerous journal articles in professional publications, FLORIDA JOHPERD.