Health, Exercise and Sports Science - Faculty
Full time | Adjunct Instructors
Melinda Campbell,
Professor and Head of Department
Degrees Held:
Ph.D., Physical Education Teacher Education, University of North
Carolina-Greensboro
M.S., Physical Education and Recreation, Indiana University
B.S., Health and Physical Education, Gardner-Webb University
Courses taught:
Theory Courses in ESS and Education:
Foundations of Physical Education and Sport, Issues and Management of Sport, Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools, Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools, Seminar in Education, Curriculum Development (graduate program in Education).
Physical Education Activity Courses:
Badminton, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, Volleyball, Soccer, Strength Training, Conditioning, Folk and Square Dance.
Contact information:
Campus Address: 101 Weatherspoon Annex
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8309
Email Address: campbellm@meredith.edu
Marie Chamblee, Professor, and Dean, School
of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Degrees Held:
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
M.A.T., Physical Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Health & Physical Education and Mathematics, East Carolina University
Courses Taught:
Theory Courses in Exercise and Sports Science, Motor Learning in
Physical Education, Sport and Fitness, Assessment in Physical Education,
Sport and Fitness, Practicum in Exercise and Sports Science
Physical Education Activity Courses:
Badminton, Golf, Strength Training, and Conditioning.
Contact Information:
Campus Address: 140 Martin Hall
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8311
Email Address: chambleem@meredith.edu
Kim Bush , Assistant Professor
Degrees Held:
Ph.D., Physical Education Teacher Education, The Ohio State University
M.A., Education: The Ohio State University
M.S., Physical Education, Ohio University
B.A., Psychology: The Ohio State University
Courses Taught: Teaching Physical Education in Elementary
Schools, Teaching Healthful Living in Elementary Schools Motor Development,
Adapted Physical Education.
Physical Education Activity Courses:
Badminton, Strength Training, Conditioning, Lacrosse
Contact Information:
Campus Address: 105 Weatherspoon Annex
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8176
Email Address: bushkim@meredith.edu
Chris Eschbach, Associate Professor and Director of the Human Performance
Lab 
Degrees Held:
Ph.D., Human Performance (Exercise Physiology), The University
of Southern Mississippi
M.S., Exercise Science, The University of Southern Mississippi
B.S., Biology (Zoology), Western Illinois University; Minor: Chemistry
Courses Taught: Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology/Biomechanics, Exercise Prescription, Research in Exercise and Sport Science, Practicum in Exercise and Sports Science, Sport Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness, First Aid, Activity Courses
Contact Information:
Campus Address: 102 Weatherspoon Annex
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8014
Email Address: eschbach@meredith.edu
Sharon Malley, Assistant Professor and Athletic Trainer
Degrees Held:
B.A., Physical Education/Athletic Training, California State University
at Long Beach
M.S., Exercise and Sports Science/Sports Medicine, University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
Courses Taught:
Care and Prevention of Movement Injuries, Contemporary Health Issues, Responding
to Emergencies, Activity Courses
Contact information:
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8462
Campus Address: 24 Weatherspoon
Email Address: MalleyS@meredith.edu
Jackie Myers, Assistant Professor and Athletic Director
Degrees Held:
B.A., Physical Education, Elon University
M.A., Physical Education, East Tennessee State University
Courses Taught:
Beginning Golf, Beginning Volleyball, Beginning Badminton, Strength Training, Muscle Strength and Stretch, Beginning Tennis, Intermediate Tennis
Contact Information:
Campus Phone Number: 760-8198
Campus Address: 18 Weatherspoon
Email Address: myersj@meredith.edu
Susan Drury-Rohner, Assistant Professor and Staff Wellness Coordinator
Degrees Held:
M.S., Physical Education and Adult Wellness, California Polytechnic, San
Luis Obispo
B.S., Business Economics & Communication Studies, University of California
at Santa Barbara
Certifications:
Health Fitness Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine ified Personal
Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Courses Taught:
Theory Courses in ESS and General Education: Contemporary Issues in Health,
Principles of Strength Training, Exercise Leadership and Topics
Physical Education Activity Courses:
Pilates; Walk, Jog & Run, Strength Training, Conditioning, Strength
& Stretch.
Campus Phone Number:
Campus Address: 103 Weatherspoon Annex
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-2319
Email Address: druryroh@meredith.edu
Scott Wray, Assistant Professor and Aquatic Director 
Degrees Held:
B.S., Education / Health and Physical Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Sport Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Courses Taught:
Swimming for the Non-Swimmer, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming I, First Aid, Lifeguarding
Aqua Angels, Walk, Jog, Run, Outdoor Leisure Pursuits
Contact information:
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8334
Campus Address: 16 Weatherspoon
Email Address: wraysco@meredith.edu
David Zinn, Assistant Professor and Basketball Coach
Degrees Held:
B.A., Secondary Education, West Virginia University
M.S., Sport Management, University of Tennessee
M.A., Secondary Education, Cumberland College
Contact Information:
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8310
Campus Address: 22 Weatherspoon
Email Address: zinndav@meredith.edu
Courses Taught:
Beginning Bowling, Intermediate Bowling, Beginning Badminton, Beginning Basketball, Beginning Tennis, Strength Training, Conditioning, Walk-Jog-Run
Peggy Ross, Departmental Assistant
B.S., Elementary Education, Slippery Rock University
M.S., Sport Management, Slippery Rock University
Contact Information:
Campus Phone Number: 919-760-8546
Campus Address: 106 Weatherspoon Annex
Email Address: rosspegg@meredith.edu
Adjunct Instructors:
Alison Hannah-Katschkowsky
Carl Hatchell
Sarah Huffman
Master Jun Lee
Brooke Lord
Natalie Mitchell
Kathy Olevsky
Amy Olsen
Stephen Pashby
Laura Woodall

