Diane Cole, MA, CHES
Instructor
Office: KHS Room 152
Phone: 549-386
Email: dcole@selu.edu
Member of Southeastern Lousisiana University faculty since August 1999
Courses Taught
The School Health Program (HS 461)
Health and Stress (HS 252)
Personal Health (HS 132)
Health Problems of the Aging and Aged (HS 351)
Health and the Media (HS 331)
Physical Education Methods in the Elementary School (KIN 331)
Health and Physical Education Content in the Elementary School (HS 232)
Education
Certificate in Education, Health and Physical Education, Religious Studies. Bishop Otter College of Education (University of Sussex, England) 1970
M.A., Health Studies, Southeastern Louisiana University, 1999
Certifications
United Kingdom Certified Teacher
Louisiana Certified Teacher
Adapted Physical Education
Supervision of Student Teachers
CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist)
In addition, I am a trainer for the Louisiana State Department of Education in HIV and other health education curricula.
Professional Experience
1997-present HIV/AIDS Trainer. Louisiana State Dept of Education
1993-1999 ST. Tammany Parish School System (Physical Education)
1993-1989 Our Lady of The Lake School. Mandeville, LA (Physical Education)
1973-1974 Gatow Middle School. West Berlin. Germany (Teacher)
1970-1973 Willesden High School, London, England (Teacher)
Selected Publications
Publications in LAPHERD Journal, National Laboratory School Journal
Professional Presentations Include
Presented at
American School Health Association National Conferences
CDC National Leadership Conference to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Education and
Coordinated School Health Programs, LAHPERD, AAHPERD
Areas of Interest
Coordinated School Health, Stress Management, Health and Aging, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Honors
1997: Teacher of the Year – Abita Springs Elementary School
1998: Elks Teacher of the Year – St Tammany Parish Second Runner Up – Elementary Education Teacher
2003: Award for services as LA State Department of Education HIV/AIDS Trainer
Additional
Excellence in Health and Education Project Trainer and Staff Member
Grant Reviewer for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs and Trainer