EDUCATION

• Ed.D.   Teachers College, Columbia University of New York 
  Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education, 2003
  
• M.S. Queens College, City University of New York
  Adapted Physical Education, 1991
  
• B.S. Queens College, City University of New York
  Physical Education, 1989

AWARDS

• Nominated for Excellence in Scholarship Award, Ithaca College (2008)
• Awarded a full tuition scholarship for the Master of Science by the School of Education at Queens College (1990-1991)
• Awarded a full paid internship by the School of Education at Queens College (1990-1991)

COURSES TAUGHT

• Undergraduate courses
  • Curriculum and Methods in Secondary Physical Education
  • Teaching Strategies in Physical Education 
  • Student Teachers Seminar 
  • Adapted Physical Education
• Graduate courses 
  
  • Curriculum Design and Analysis
  • Multicultural Perspective of Physical Activity
  • Differentiated Instruction and Inclusion
  • Thesis Supervision 
• Other Activities
  • Developed an international student teaching program with The Grammar School, Nicosia, Cyprus 
  • Organizes and coordinates international student teaching placements in Cyprus 

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Constantinou, P., Bajracharya, S. & Baldwin, S. (2011)). Perceptions Toward International Faculty in the United State. The International Journal of Science in Society, 2(3) 253- 271.
• Constantinou, P. (2011). Empowering Pre-Service Physical Educators Throught the Planning and Instruction of a Novel Activity Unit. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 24(3)25-28.
• Constantinou,P. (2010). A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cultural Awareness in Physical Education. pelinks4u.org. http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/constantinou0610.htm
• Constantinou, P. (2010). Keeping the Excitement Alive: Tchoukball and Cooperative Learning.  Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 81 (3), 30-35.
• Constantinou, P., Dowd, K. Sims, S., & Bert, G. (2009). Advocating for Quality Physical Education at the Local Level. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 23(1), 36-37.
• Sims, S., Bert, G. & Constantinou, P., Dowd, K. (2009). Make it a Priority as You Head Back to School. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 23(1), 36-37.
• Constantinou, P. (2009). Tips for Using the New Physical Activity Guidelines in Effective Advocacy. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 22(5), 37-38.
• Constantinou, P., Manson, M. & Silverman, S. (2009). Female Students’ Perceptions Toward Gender-Role Stereotypes in Physical Education. The Physical Educator, 66 (2), 85-96. 
• Constantinou, P. (2008). Utilizing Your State AHPERD Conference to Increase Advocacy Efforts in Your State. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 22(2), 36-37. 
• Constantinou, P. (2008). Heightening Our Awareness of Gender Stereotypes. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 21 (3), 28-34. 
• Constantinou, P., Silverman, S. & Manson, M. (2004). Female Students’ Perceptions Toward Gender-Role Stereotypes in Physical Education. Abstract in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75 (1), A-64.  

Book Chapter

• Constantinou, P. (2000). Children's Recess in Cyprus. In R. Clements (Ed.). Elementary School Recess: Selected Readings, Games and Activities for Teachers and Parents (pp.134-137). United States of America: American Press.

GRANTS AWARDED

• 2012 Ithaca College Provost's Travel Fund Program. The Overwhelming Many Vs The Essential  Few: Rethinking Teacher Preparation. Presented at the annual meeting of International Conference on Kinesiology & Exercise Science. Athens, Greece, $3,300
• 2008 Ithaca College New Initiatives Fund. Examining the College and University Community’s Perceptions of the Teaching Competencies of Faculty Members with English as a Second Language (ESL), $2,000.
• 2008 Ithaca College Provost's Travel Fund Program. Enhancing Your Physical Education Program by Using a Tactical Approach. Presentation at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Health, Fitness & Active Living. Athens, Greece (co-sponsored with School of Health Sciences and Human Performance Dean's Office and Health Promotion and Physical Education Graduate Program), $2,525.
• 2007 Ithaca College Academic Project Grant. Examining the College and University Community’s Perceptions of the Teaching Competencies of Faculty Members with English as a Second Language (ESL): A Study, Co-authored, $750.
• 2007 Ithaca College Academic Project Grant. Examining the College and University Community’s Perceptions of the Teaching Competencies of Faculty Members with English as a Second Language (ESL): A Pilot Study, Co-authored, $250.
• 2004 Ithaca College Teacher Education Grant. Setting up an International Student Teaching Program in the country of Cyprus for students in the department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, Co-authored (co-sponsored with School of Health Sciences and Human Performance Dean's Office), $3,000.

 REVIEWER

• For Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. Reviewing papers to be published.
• For the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Reviewing abstracts of papers to be presented at the 2008 and 2009 annual conventions.
• For the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). Reviewing abstracts of papers to be presented at the 2008 -2010 annual conventions.

PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Peer-Reviewed Presentation

• Constantinou, P. (2012). The Overwhelming Many Vs The Essential  Few: Rethinking Teacher Preparation. Presented at the annual meeting of International Conference on Kinesiology & Exercise Science. Athens, Greece.
• Constantinou, P. (2011). The Impact of International Teaching Experiences on Teachers' Identity”. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. San Diego, California.
• Constantinou, P., Bajracharya, S. & Baldwin, S. (2010). Perceptions of International Faculty in the United State. Presented at the International Conference of Science in Society. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
• Constantinou, P. & Bajracharya, S. (2009). Examining the University Community’s Perceptions of the Teaching Competencies of Faculty for Who English is a Second Language (ESL). Presented at the annual meeting of the America Education Research Association. San Diego, California.
• Constantinou, P. (2009). A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cultural Awareness in Physical Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Tampa, Florida.
• Constantinou, P. (2008). Making the Learning Process Personable. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Verona, New York.
• Constantinou, P. (2008). Enhancing Your Physical Education Program by Using a Tactical Approach. Presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference on Health, Fitness & Active Living. Athens, Greece.
• Brown, N., Tyson, L., Constantinou, P., Garii, B., Burrell, M., Knutson Miller, K., Gonzalez, A., Sisserson, K. & Walters, L.M. (2008). Tension and Teaching: Preservice Teachers, International Experiences, and Changing Professional Identities. Presented at the annual meeting of the America Education Research Association. New York, New York.
• Manson, M., Salerno, J., Herman, A., Bailey, J., Walkuski, J., Cruz, L., Houston-Wilson, C., James, A., Constantinou, P., Koch, N. & Holliday, N.(2006). Cooperating Teachers, Shaping Our Future. Pre-Conference Workshop at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Rye Brook, New York.
• Subramaniam, R., Constantinou, P. & Moresco, R. (2005). A Tactical Approach To Teaching Physical Education (3-12). Pre-Conference Workshop at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Rochester, New York.
• Constantinou, P. (2004). Are We Unconsciously Promoting Gender Bias Toward Our Students? Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Buffalo, New York.
• Constantinou, P., Silverman, S. & Manson, M. (2004). Female Students’ Perceptions Toward Gender-Role Stereotypes in Physical Education. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. New Orleans, Los Angeles.

 Non-Peer-Reviewed

• Constantinou, P., Church, M., Hodge, J., Kenefic, C. & Kouzi, N. (2007). New Games that Get Teens Moving With an International Flair. Presented at Professional Development Day of Ithaca City School District. Ithaca, New York.
• Subramaniam, R., Constantinou, P. & Bevelaqua, P. (2005). Teaching Games for Understanding (3-12). A full-day workshop presented at the Regional Physical Education Summit. Ithaca, New York.
• Constantinou, P. (2004). Gender Equity in Physical Education. Presented at Professional Development Day of Ithaca City School District. Ithaca, New York.

 PRESENTATIONS BY/WITH ITHACA COLLEGE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB (ADVISOR)

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

• Baud, A., Harris, J. & Morse, R. (2008). Everybody Up! Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Verona, New York.
• La Rock, E., Emnett, E., Baud, A., Morse, R., Welt, A. & Harris, J. (2007). Inclusive PE: Getting Everyone Involved. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Verona, New York.
• Spiegel, S., LaRock, E., Collins III, L., Latterell, T. & Moody, K. (2006). Inclusion: Physical Education is for Everyone. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Rye Brook, New York.
• Levvett, B., Hodge, J., Harris, B., Crisanti, A., Spiegel, S. & Clapper, T. (2005). The Importance of Team Building Activities in Physical Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Rochester, New York.
• Non-Peer-Reviewed
• La Rock, E., Gray, C., Morse, R., Welt, A., Harris, J. & Babcock, J. (2007). Inclusion: Making P.E. a Positive Experience for Everyone. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance South-Central Zone mini Conference. Binghamton, New York.
• Emnett, E., Koppel, L., Kail, L., Baud, A. & Passalacqua, A., (2007). Adding an International Flair into Your PE Programs. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance South-Central Zone mini Conference. Binghamton, New York.
• Spiegel, S., LaRock, E., Collins III, L., Latterell, T. & Moody, K. (2006). Inclusion: Learning from Each Others’ Differences. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance South-Central Zone mini Conference. Binghamton, New York.
• Levvett, B., Hodge, J., Harris, B., Crisanti, A., Spiegel, S. & Clapper, T. (2005).The Importance of Team Building Activities in Physical Education. Presented at the annual meeting of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance South-Central Zone mini Conference. Binghamton, New York.