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Pam Trocki-Ables, M.S. Adjunct Faculty Office: PH 208 (940) 898-2575 PTAbles@twu.edu

Education

• In progress, Ph.D. in Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education & Special Education, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
• 1999, MS in Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s University
• 1995, BS in Physical Education with specialization in Exercise Science, Slippery Rock University

Professional Experience

• 1996 – Present:  Adapted Physical Educator & Autism Support Specialist, Denton Independent School District, Denton TX
• 2007 – Present:  Adjunct faculty, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
• 2001 – Present:  Independent Adapted Physical Education Consultant
• 2004 – 2006:  Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
• 2005 – 2005:  Instructional Assistant, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX

Research/Teaching Interests

• Pedagogy
• Adapted Physical Education
• Physical and Motor Performance of Individuals with Autism

Recent Presentations/Workshops

• Columna, L., Trocki-Ables, P., Bowerman, S.  (November 2007).  Cooking up Success in the Gym:  Recipes for Developmentally Appropriate Movement.  Presented at:  36^th National Adapted Physical Education Conference, San Francisco, CA
• Trocki-Ables, P.  (October 2007).  Teacher Tested … All Ages Approved:  Games & Activities that Promote Physical and Motor Development.  Presented at:  Ennis Independent School District, Ennis, TX
• Trocki-Ables, P.  (September 2007).  Teach Me to Play … But Please Don’t Hold My Hand.  Presented at: 16^th Annual State Autism Conference, Corpus Christi, TX
• Trocki-Ables, P.  (January 2006).  Physical Education for Every “Body:” Adapted Physical Education for the Elementary and Secondary Level.  Presented at:  Region 2 Education Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX
• Trocki-Ables, P.  (September 2005).  Assessing Children and Writing Effective Lesson Plans.  Presented at:  University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Classes Teaching

• KINS 1583:  Foundations of Assessment in Kinesiology