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Meet the HPER Instructors*

*Our part-time faculty vary by semester. All current faculty can be located through the Faculty/Staff Directory by selecting "HPER" in the drop-down department menu.

	David Alto David began his career at ARCC as the Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach in 2009. He is also the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and teaches activity courses, such as tennis, basketball, and softball. He holds a MS from Moorhead State University, MA from Hamline University, and coaching licensure. He has finished 3 Twin Cities marathons. Office: G208, Coon Rapids E-mail: David.Alto@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1843
	Nancy Boatman Nancy teaches Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco, Nutrition, and other Health courses on the Cambridge and Coon Rapids campuses and for College on Your Corner. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics Extension from the University of Minnesota and a M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She has taught Health and Nutrition courses for many years and has been a Health Coach for corporate wellness. She is a certified ServSafe and Master Food Preserver instructor and enjoys gourmet cooking, gardening and traveling. Nancy has been teaching at ARCC since 2002. Office: G217, Coon Rapids E-mail: Nancy.Boatman@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1655
	Gary Cook Gary's areas of expertise are Drug Education and Consumer health, which is why he is one of the primary instructors for HPER 1102 and HPER 1108. He holds a B.S. in Health Education from Bemidji State University and a M.ED. - Teaching and learning of Health education from St. Mary’s University. He began teaching at ARCC in 2003. Gary says, "my biggest personal achievement is simply my children." Office: G218, Coon Rapids E-mail: Gary.Cook@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1193
	Lois Hippen Lois teaches Fitness Walking, Aerobic Fitness, Weight Training, Intermediate Weight Training, Bowling and Wellness for Life on the Coon Rapids Campus. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Public Health and M.E in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sports Management from the University of Minnesota. Currently, Lois is completing a PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Management and her dissertation will cover issues with the sport of football, equity within athletic departments and how this influences opinions on Title IX legislation. She has completed 16 marathons and previously was a marathon training coach and an Assistant Running Club Director at Life Time Fitness. Office: G220C, Coon Rapids E-mail: Lois.Hippen@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1665
	Robert "Mike" Goldman Mike has been a faculty member at ARCC since 2005 and teaches a wide variety of Health and PE classes. Before coming to ARCC, Mike taught for 13 years at Bethel University. He also coached at the collegiate level for 21 years with expertise in Track & Field and Competitive Swimming. Mike holds a B.S. in Health & Physical Education from Iowa State University and a M.Ed. in Physical Education from the University of Minnesota. He is currently working towards a Masters degree in Health from Bemidji State University. Office: G216, Coon Rapids Email: robert.goldman@anokaramsey.edu Phone: (763) 433-1486
	Jill Gromberg Jill, a Registered Dietitian (RD), has earned a B.S. in Nutrition from the College of St. Benedict and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science from St. Cloud State University. Her expertise in nutrition and exercise science is appreciated in the Nutrition, Introduction to Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology, and Exercise Testing & Exercise Prescription classes that she teaches. Jill has co-authored the Simply Good Eating curriculum series through the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the College of Human Ecology. Office: G215, Coon Rapids Email: Jill.Gromberg@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763-433-1226
	Chris Katke Chris began her academic career by earning an A.A. degree at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Since, she has obtained a B.S. in Sports Studies and M.Ed in Applied Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. She is a certified instructor through the American Red Cross, The American Heart Association, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Classes she regularly teaches include First Aid & CPR, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Coaching Theory, Introduction to Sport Management, Snowboarding, and Tennis. When off campus, she may be found officiating area basketball games. Office: G220A, Coon Rapids E-mail: Christina.Katke@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1147
	Dawn Kennedy "A calm sea never made a skillful sailor!" is a quote you may hear in the Nutrition, Wellness for Life, and Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco classes that Dawn teaches. Dawn holds an Ed.S. (Educational Specialist) degree from St. Thomas as well as a K-12 Principal's certification. She has served on many local, district and state level committees and has presented health and education related material at the Annual State Health Conferences for many years. Dawn began teaching at ARCC Spring, 2010. Office: G217, Coon Rapids E-mail: Dawn.Kennedy@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1439
	Jillayn Quaschnick Jillayn teaches various fitness classes on the Coon Rapids campus. She earned a B.A. in Physical Education from Concordia College-Mhd and a Master's degree from South Dakota State University. Prior to teaching at ARCC, she was an instructor at Century College. Jillayn is also a BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association and a member of AAHPHERD. Office: G219, Coon Rapids Email: Jillayn.Quaschnick@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1176
	Peter Wahlstrom Teaching at ARCC since 2001, Peter instructs the HPER 144: Camping (Wilderness Challenge) and HPER 1173: Taekwondo classes on the Cambridge Campus along with courses in Humanities. He holds a 4^th Degree Black Belt from Kim’s Taekwondo Center and is Kukkiwon certified. His educational background also includes a BA in Classical Civilization, MA in Classical Studies, and Secondary Ed. Social Studies Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. Peter has a passion for environmental activism, exercise and fitness, reading, and writing. Office: CC F138, Cambridge E-mail: Peter.Wahstrom@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1953
	Wendy Zins Wendy primarily teaches Introduction to Public Health, Nutrition, First Aid & CPR, and Wellness for Life on the Cambridge Campus and online. She has a B.S. in Sports Management from Montana State University and a M.P.H. in Community Health Education from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. Additionally, she is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), ACSM Health Fitness Specialist, and American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Professional Instructor. Wendy has been a faculty member since 1995. Office: CC F127, Cambridge E-mail: Wendy.Zins@anokaramsey.edu Phone: 763.433.1905