Donna Hester, Ph. D.
Curriculum Architect and Coordinator
Donna Hester, Ph. D. is an Associate Professor of Physical Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In addition to publications and presentations at the state, district, national and international levels, Dr. Hester has provided continuous community and professional service since 1983.
Some activities of note include the following:
- Executive Director of the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (ASAHPERD)
- Member of Alabama State Department of Education Committee on Fitness Testing and Assessment, 2006
- Co-Author “Wheel of Champions” integrated curriculum for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, 2006
- Chair of Physical Activity Subcommittee of Alabama State Department of Education Committee to Address Student Health Issues, 2005
- External reviewer for revision of Alabama Course of Study, Physical Education, 2003
- Chair of Committee to write Alabama Course of Study, Physical Education, 1996 – 97
- 50+ in-service presentations throughout Alabama as well as neighboring states