Sheri Thornburg-Brock
Professor
Graduate Program Officer - Physical Education/Teacher Education
Academic Advisor - Physical Education/Teacher Education Alternative Masters Program
Short Bio
Dr. Sheri J. Brock is an Associate Professor of Physical Education/Teacher Education in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. Dr. Brock is a native of Florida and completed her B.S. and M.S. degrees at Troy University. She taught K-12 Physical Education and coached high school volleyball and basketball before obtaining her Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. Dr. Brock was an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (SUNY), College at Brockport before arriving at Auburn University in 2002. She has received numerous teaching awards and has over 100 publications and national and international presentations.
Professional Experience
Education
- 2002 Doctorate of Philosophy, University of Alabama
Major: Pedagogy - Health & Human Performance;
Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Educational Psychology - 1995 Master of Science, Troy State University
- 1993 Bachelor of Science, Troy State University
Experience
- 2008-present Associate Professor
School of Kinesiology, Auburn University - 2011-present Academic Advisor, Physical Education/Teacher Education Alternative
Master’s Program, School of Kinesiology, Auburn University - 2020-present Graduate Program Officer, Physical Education/Teacher Education
School of Kinesiology, Auburn University - 2014-2019 Physical Activity & Wellness Program Coordinator; Instructional Supervisor of
Graduate Teaching Assistants/Contract Instructors
School of Kinesiology, Auburn University - 2002-2008 Assistant Professor
Department of Health & Human Performance, Auburn University - 2000-2002 Instructor/Assistant Professor, Physical Education & Sport; Teacher
Certification Program Member; Academic Advisor; Clinical Experience
Coordinator; Physical Education and Sport Major’s Club Sponsor
Physical Education & Sport Department, State University of New York,
College at Brockport - 1997-2000 Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Department of Health & Human Performance Studies, University of Alabama
Engagement
Dr. Brock has partnerships with many local schools instructing 400+ physical education students each year and assists teachers in curriculum development, assessment, and professional education opportunities. Additionally, Dr. Brock has been involved with organizations to provide equitable educational experiences for underserved populations and students and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities (Get Connected, Abilities Unlimited, ACEing Autism, Adapted Soccer Program, Camp Abilities).
