Karen F. Edwards

Associate Professor
Health, Nutrition, & Exercise Sciences
042 Carpenter Sports Bldg.
302-831-8605
kedwards@udel.edu

Research Interests

• Interactive Teaching Methodologies
• Alcohol and Drug Prevention Strategies

Education

• Ed.D., Temple University, 1992
• M.S., Indiana University, 1977
• B.S., Indiana University, 1972

Professional Experience

• 2003-2004, English Language Arts Summer Instructor, Red Clay Consolidated School, Wilmington, DE
• 1992-present, Associate Professor, University of Delaware
• 1999-present, Project Alert: National Alcohol and Drug Curriculum Trainer and Curriculum Consultant
• 1997-1999, Prevention Specialist, YMCA Delaware
• 1989-1991, Department Chairperson and Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education, Cecil Community College, North East, MD

Courses

• HESC 214, Wellness
• HESC 230, Small Group Facilitation
• HESC 315, Methods and Materials in Drug Education
• HESC 325, Methods and Materials in Sexuality Education
• HESC 414, Methods and Materials in Health Education (includes elementary and secondary clinical placement)

Recent Publications

• Edwards, K., (2002), “ Tobacco Prevention Lesson Plans and Interactive Teaching Strategies”, American Lung Association of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
• Edwards, K., (1999), Sexual harassment prevention training for coaches: Staying within the boundaries. Strategies
• Edwards, K., (1999). “Silent Witness”: Interactive teaching methodology for prevention of interpersonal violence. Journal of Health Education
• Edwards, K., & J. Bibik (1998). “How are you feeling today; teaching for emotional literacy". Journal of Health Education, 29,371-372
• Edwards, K., (1999). Out of the Rain HIV/AIDS Curriculum. Wilmington, DE
• Edwards, K., (1998). State of Delaware Department of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Prevention Curriculum for Direct Caregivers
• Edwards, K., (1997): Prevention Curriculum “Back on Track” for Level 2 Adjudicated Youth, Delaware YMCA, Wilmington, DE
• Edwards, K., (1996). Alcohol and Drug Prevention Curriculum “ADP” for Level 1 Adjudicated Youth, Delaware YMCA, Wilmington, DE

Honors, Awards, and Major Professional Offices Held

• Curriculum Consultant Red Clay School District (2000-present)
• Curricular Consultant Christina School District (2001-present)
• Delaware Women’s Alliance for Sport /Fitness Board of Governors(2003-present)
• Appointment to Governor’s Health Education Council (2004)
• Student Advisor, Eastern District American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2002-2004)
• Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, School Health Education Specialist (SHEA) member designated to disperse campus sexuality information (1996-present)
• President’s “Mentor Circle” Recipient, University of Delaware (2001)
• University Teaching Excellence Award, University of Delaware (1997)
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics, University of Delaware (1996)
• Appointment to Governor’s Committee on Health Education, 1994-1999
• Governor’s Health Education Standards Writing Team (1997-2000)
• Member, Facilitator and Crises Intervention Specialist, Sexual Offense Support Crises Intervention Group, 1992-2000
• College Instructor of the Year, Cecil Community College, 1985
• College Instructor of the Year, Cecil Community College, 1983
• Phi Delta Kappa, (Education), 1997-present
• Eta Sigma Gamma, (Health Education), 1972-present
• Phi Theta Kappa, (Physical Education) 1972-present
• Honorary Induction, Phi Theta Kappa, (Education), Cecil Community College 1983