Amy Stringer
PhD Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
MS Physical Education and Exercise Science, Michigan State University
Amy Stringer has gained more than two decades of experience while serving in various physical education roles since 1987. In August of 2013, Stringer started as a consultant at American Public University System in Charles Town, West Virginia. Prior to this position, she served as an assistant professor in the Health and Human Performance Department for 13 years at Elon University. She also has 10 years of experience at the middle school levels, teaching health and physical education courses.
Stringer earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science from the University of Toledo in 1987, and she received a master's degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science from Michigan State University in 1995. In 2004, Stringer furthered her education by earning her doctoral degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Pedagogy from the University of North Carolina. In 1999, she obtained her Educational Technology Certification at Grand Valley State University.
In addition, Stringer was named the 2004-05 Middle School Health Teacher of the Year by the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPHERD). She is also a current member of AHPERD, the North Carolina College Conference, the National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education and the Action for Healthy Kids. An active researcher, Stringer has published and made numerous scholarly presentations on health and fitness related topics.