Lisa Silliman-French, PhD, CAPE

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Education

PhD, 1993, Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University

MA, 1987, Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University

BS, 1985, Physical Education, State University of New York at Cortland

 

Professional Certification/Licensure

1997, Adapted Physical Education National Certification

1994, Texas Generic Special Education (All Level)

1990, Texas Physical Education All-Level (All Level)

 

Employment

2005-Present, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, TWU, Denton

1995-2005, Adapted Physical Education/Visually Impaired Coordinator, Denton ISD, TX

1999-2005, Adjunct Professor, Department of Kinesiology, UNT & TWU, Denton

1990-95, Adapted Physical Educator, Fort Worth ISD, TX

1990-95, Special Olympics Coordinator, Forth Worth ISD, TX

1987-88, Adapted Physical Educator, Plano ISD, TX

 

 

Scholarship/Creative Achievements

 

Selected Manuals and Chapters in Books

 

Block, M., French, R., & Silliman-French, L. (2007).  Accommodating students with behavior challenges.  In M. E. Block (Ed.), A teachers guide to including students with disabilities in general physical education, (3th ed.), (pp. 205-237).  Baltimore: Paul Brooks. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L. (Ed.). (2006). TAHPERD: Physical education TEKS: A guide for teachers: Grades K-5 (view) and 6 - 12 (view). Austin, TX: TAHPERD.

 

Silliman-French, L. et. al. (2007: In revision).  Adapted physical education manual of best practices: Administrative guidelines and policies (2nd ed.). TAHPERD: Austin, TX. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L. (2007: In revision).  Assessment, the IEP, and the accommodation plan. In C. Sherrill (Author).  Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. (6th ed.). 162-175.

 

Silliman-French, L., et. al. (Ed.). (2007: In revision).  Kelly, L. Adapted physical education national standards: Study guide. SUNY @ Cortland, NY. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L. et. al. (2007; In revision). TAHPERD: Adapted aquatic lead-up games and activities for basic stroke performance.  Austin, TX: TAHPERD. (view)

 

 

Selected Articles

 

Silliman-French, L., Candler, C., French, R., & Hamilton, M.L. (2007; accepted).  I have students with physical and motor problems: How can an APE, OT or PT help? Strategies. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L., & Connor-Kuntz, F. (2003). The general physical educator: The missing element.  Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 14(3), 23-28. (view)

 

Silliman-French, L., French, R., Sherrill, C., & Gench, B. (1998). Auditory feedback and time-on-task of postural alignment of individuals with profound mental retardation.  Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 15(1), 51-63. (view)

 

French, R., Keele, M., & Silliman-French, L. (1997). Students with shunts: Program considerations. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 68(1), 54-56. (view)

 

French, R., & Silliman, L. (1995). Influence of behavioral technology to improve the walking posture malalignment of individuals with severe and profound mental retardation. In V. A. Davis WE (Eds).  Physical and Motor Development in Mental Retardation. Medical Sport Science:  Basel, Karger, vol 40, pp. 198-204. (view)

 

Owlia, G., French, R., Ben-Ezra, V., & Silliman, L. (1995). Influence of reinforcers on the time-on-task performance of adolescents who are profoundly mentally retarded. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 12, 275-288. (view)

 

Silliman, L. M., & French, R. (1993). Use of selected reinforcers to improve the ball kicking of youths with profound mental retardation. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 10(1), 52-69. (view)

 

Silliman, L., French, R., & Tynan, D. (1992). Use of sensory reinforcement to increase compliant behavior of a child who is blind and profoundly mentally retarded. Clinical Kinesiology, 46(30), 3-9. (view)

 

French, R., Silliman, L., Ben-Ezra, V., & Seiter-Landrieu, M. (1992). Influence of selected reinforcers on the cardiorespiratory exercise behavior of profoundly mentally retarded youth. Perceptual Motor Skills, 74, 584-586. (view)

 

Sherrill, C., & Silliman, L., Gench, B., & Hinson, M. (1990). Self-actualization of elite wheelchair athletes. Paraplegia, 28, 252-260. (view)

 

Greenwood, M., Silliman, L., & French, R. (1990). Comparisons of physical activity programs for severely/profoundly mentally retarded individuals. Palaestra, 6(4), 193-196. (view)

 

Hussion, P., French, R., & Silliman, L. (1989). Roller skating for severely and profoundly mentally retarded individuals. Palaestra, 5(2), 13-15. (view)

 

 

 

Selected Conferences

 

Silliman-French, L. & Morgan, V. (January 25, 2007).  We are a program, not a placement for students with disabilities.  Presented at: Texas Council if Administrators of Special Education Conference, Austin, TX.

 

Lee, H., French, R., Silliman-French, L., & Yun, S. (October, 2006).  The relationship

between attitudes, involvement, and interaction behavior intention of students without disabilities related to students with mental retardation within an inclusive physical education environment: An analysis structural equation model.  Presented at:  NAFAPA Symposium 2006, Ann Arbor, MI. (view)

 

French, R., Goode, S., Silliman-French, L., Columna, L., Bowers, S. T., Koval, C., & Waugh, L. (July 9, 2005). A Dynamic Model for Infusing Teacher Preparation in APA Throughout the Academic Levels of Higher Education. Presented at:  IFAPA, Verona, Italy. (view)

 

Waugh, L.M., Silliman-French, L., Bowers, S.T. (April 12-16, 2005). Good Practices of an APE Practicum. Presented at: 120th Annual AAHPERD Convention, Chicago, IL. (view)

 

French, R., Kim, H., & Silliman-French, L. (November 20, 2000). Physical Activity Programs for Students with Autism. Presented at:  IFAPA, New Orleans, LA.

 

Seiter, M., French, R., Silliman, L. M., & Tynan, D. (October 8-10, 1992).  Influence of Sensory Reinforcement on Strength Exercise Performance by Profoundly Mentally Retarded.  Nonambulatory Children.  Presented at:  North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.  Montreal, Quebec.

 

Owlia, G., French, R., Ben-Ezra, V., & Silliman, L. M. (October 8-10, 1992).  Influence of Reinforcers on Motorized Bicycle On-task Time Performance of Profoundly Mentally Retarded Adolescents.  Presented at:  North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.  Montreal, Quebec.

 

Silliman, L. M., French, R., Landrieu, M., Ben-Ezra, V., & Lugo, A. (April 8, 1989).  The Influence of Selected Reinforcers on the Cardiorespiratory Exercise Behavior of Profoundly Mentally Retarded Youths.  Presented at:  AAHPERD.  Boston, MA.

 

Silliman, L. M., Richir, K., & French, R.  (June 15-18, 1988).  Roller Skating for the Severely/Profoundly Mentally Adult. Presented at:  Southwest District of the AAHPERD.  Kauai, HI.

 

Silliman, L. M., & French, R. (October, 25-30, 1988).  The Use of Electrical Response Devices to Motivate Profoundly Handicapped Children.  Presented at:  17th National Conference on Physical Activity for the Exceptional Individual.  Oakland, CA.

 

 

Awards

  • Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Scholar Award (2005)

  • Recipient of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Elly D. Friedmann Young Professional Award (2003)

  • Inducted into the Columbia High School Hall of Fame, East Greenbush, NY (1998)

  • Outstanding Graduate Student Award for the Adapted Physical Activity Council,  AAHPERD (1991)

 

Services

  • Secretary for NCPERID Awards Committee (2007 – present)

  • Director of Project INSPIRE (2007 – present)