John Studach

Education

• Ph.D. with a concentration in education, health, and technology, School of Education, American University, Washington, D. C.(2000).
• Master of Science in Information Science, American University, Washington, D. C. (2001);
• Master of Science in Health and Fitness Management, American University, Washington, D. C. (1987);
• Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Psychology, California State University, Long Beach (1971);
• Associate of Arts in Physical Education, Cabrillo College, Aptos, California (1969);
• Postgraduate course work (60+ units) for California Learning Handicap Credential and professional enhancement at University of California, Berkeley, Santa Cruz and San Jose, Chapman College and also schools in Frankfurt, Germany and Quintin- Keniston School, London, England.

Credentials and Certifications

• Certificate in Information Systems, American University 1998
• Physical Fitness Leader, Fitness Intervention Technologies, 1994
• Standard Secondary-Grades 6 to 12 (Life), California
• Elementary Multi-Subject-Grades K to 6, California (expired)
• Learning Handicap Credential, California (until 1984)

Professional Experience
American University Washington, D. C. 1992 - Present
Contract Development Coordinator, Systems Administrator

• Design, develop and implement culturally effective health promotion initiatives including Operation FitKids.
• Coordinate and manage program delivery and installation
• Facilitate development of collaborative partnerships with local community based organizations and institutions
• Recruit, train and supervise project staff of 9
• Design and conduct data, evaluation, and research components
• Secure and implement computer information systems, and data management and tracking programs
• Produce desk-top publishing documents and multimedia presentations for projects
• Track and write grant proposals for health promotion projects
• Develop, test, and implement new technology initiatives including Internet webmaster, multimedia applications, and health promotion informatics.

Georgetown Day School, Washington, D. C. 1983-92
Physical Education Department Head Grades-PK to 8

• Developed, implemented and managed curriculum
• Supervised and evaluated a staff of 7 (700 students)
• Coordinated programs, facilities and budgets with athletics
• Administered budget and purchased equipment
• Planned renovation of existing and building of new facilities
• Coached cross country, soccer, basketball, softball and track and field teams to 8 league championships
• Initiated faculty wellness program for teachers and staff

American Community Schools, London, England 1977-83
Physical Education Department Head and Athletic Director Grades K to 12 (800 students in the school)

• Developed, implemented and managed curriculum
• Supervised and evaluated staff of 7 teachers
• Planned and managed large budget and purchasing, and coordinated facilities, transportation and maintenance services
• Directed comprehensive athletic program for 27 high and middle school teams with 40 coaches and 67% student participation
• Scheduled, coordinated and hosted domestic and international sport competitions for 9 high school sports teams
• Administered sport tournaments for international competitions and hosted several four day events and six extensive weekend competitions each year
• Coached high school soccer, cross country, basketball, rugby and track and field teams to four league championships

Frankfurt International School, Oberursel, Germany 1976
Science teacher-Grades 6 to 9 (1,000 students in school)

• Taught general and biological science
• Coached high school volleyball, basketball and track and field with two European ISST and DODS champions

All Saints' Day School, Carmel, California 1972-1976
Learning Disabilities, Self-contained 7th Grade and Physical Education teacher Grades K to 8 (300 students)

• Taught learning disabilities as resource specialist
• Taught all subjects to a self-contained 7th grade class
• Taught physical education to grades K to 8

Publications and Presentations

• An Assessment of the Computing Habits of Health Promotion Professionals - Masters Thesis - May 5, 2001.
• A Conceptual Framework for the Design of a Model Health Promotion Informatic System for Improving the Health Status and Quality of Life of Americans - Doctoral Dissertation - December 20, 2000.
• "Health Informatics Will Be Ubiquitous: Are You Prepared?" American College of Sports Medicine; Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter News, 14: (2), October, 1999
• Health Promotion Informatics: Caught Between a Vision and Common Sense ­ a PowerPoint Presentation to the Future of Health Technology Institute Summit, 1999.
• An Evidence-Based Approach to Interactive Health Communication: A Challenge to Medicine in the Information Age - JAMA, October 14, 1998, by Tom Eng et. al. - I got an acknowledgment for my contributions to the committee and editorial comments (this will be the closest that I will ever come to getting in JAMA)
• Issues in Distance Education - an outline of issues, problems, barriers, and solutions for global distance education. Prepared for upcoming conference in Wales, England - September 7, 1998.
• Health Informatics: A Peek into the Future - a paper presented at the PanAmerican Institute of Physical Education in Maracaibo, Venezuela - August 6, 1998.
• "Health Technology Literacy" Poster presentation accepted for SOPHE conference, Fall, 1998.
• "Health Informatics in the Americas" presentation at the Seminario International Actividad Fiscia Y Salud conference, Maracaibo, Venezuela August 6, 1998.
• "The Relationship Between Self-Report vs. Objective Data for Physical Activity" with Dr. Marc Schaeffer and Dr. Stacey Snelling, unpublished manuscript.
• "Health Meets Technology; A look into the 21st century "College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Conference, American University, February 21, 1998
• "Fitness Professionals Doing Business on the Internet" an article about business considerations for fitness professionals who want to publish webpages. Accepted for publication in the American Council on Exercise Certified News Fall, 1997.
• "Health Promotion Informatics" College of Arts and Sciences Student Research Conference, American University, February 14, 1997.
• "Work Out With Your Computer" a review of health and fitness software for the American Council on Exercise Fitness Matters July August, 1996 (Volume 2 Number4).
• Project Fit: A Health Enhancement Program for At-Risk Youth by John Studach, Dr. Robert C. Karch and Dr. Margaret Safrit - submitted for publication.
• Speaker AAHPERD National Convention and Eastern District Physical Education Association - Delivered presentations on running, orienteering, weight training and curriculum design for students and schools.
• An assortment of my graduate level papers and projects are on-line.

Funded Grants and Research

• Operation FitKids, District of Columbia Public Schools Office of Comprehensive School Health, 1997 - Present.
• Project FIT, Mayors' Youth Initiative Office, 1995 - 1996.
• Project TEAM FIT, District of Columbia Office of Collaborative Youth Development and Prevention Project, 1995.

Media and Interviews

• Health informatics for South America - En buena salud - Venezuela Public Radio August 6, 1998.
• Operation FitKids - A Fitness Curriculum: Program Brings Leaner Times to Schools - Washington Post - June 6, 1998.

Professional Affiliations

• Member - Society for Prospective Medicine
• Member - American Public Health Association
• Member - IEEE Medical Technology Policy Committee
• Member - Department of Health and Human Services Scientific Panel on Interactive Communications in Health
• Member - American Medical Informatics Association

Related Experience

• Greenstar Telehealth Project - Palestine Health Project - Web content specialist
• Peer review board for technology areas - International Journal of Health Education
• Clinician and Exercise Technician Georgetown University Hospital Cardiac Testing and Rehabilitation Laboratory Washington, D.C.
• Consultant Curriculum development for American University
• Developed outdoor pursuits program for American University
• Developed Fitness Intervention Pilot Program for At Risk Youth in Washington, DC
• Intern for Presidents' Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Washington, DC
• Developed special projects for George Allen and Dick Kazmeyer under Dr. Matt Guidry and Glen Swengros
• Council Representative Special Olympics, Washington, DC
• Represented developmental center and coached athletes Coach Morgan Wooten's Mason-Dixon Basketball Camp
• Instructor Adventure Programming course for Project Adventure
• Teacher Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind summer camp for children and sighted rower for Capital Rowing Club.

Additional Skills

• Systems Administrator - William Jacobs Fitness Center, American University.
• High degree of computer literacy on Macintosh and PC's with a full array of standard, database, and multimedia packages, and familiarity with several PC-based applications.
• Languages: basic communication in German, Spanish, and sign language.

Honors and Awards

• Grant Recipient at Georgetown Day School for Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development
• Researched, evaluated, and wrote a Health and Physical Education Curriculum
• Delegate Council for Conventions for Eastern District Physical Education Association
• Clinician Institute for Sensory Motor Learning at Long Beach State University.
• Deans' List 5 semesters at Long Beach State University
• Letterman in football and basketball at Long Beach State University
• Habitat for Humanity Construction worker on Jimmy Carter Work Project 1992, Washington, DC