Wellness & Life Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Author
and Peak Performance Coach for Girl Athletes
"I was fortunate to have had a variety of educational and work experiences in my life. Each place I moved, I was able to further my passions and create new & different programs. Throughout all of my experiences, I found myself talking to students, parents and teachers and could see what was working and not working in their lives, their schools and their work. At the same time, I struggled with chronic fatigue syndrome, bouts of depression, co-dependency and different physical ailments. As a result, I became a life-long lover and "practicer" of true wellness and healed naturally. I became more and more balanced, confident, healthier and felt freer. I began to live my life for my higher purpose and have been stretched positively beyond my imagination. "
As a result of all these experiences, Meg has become passionate about supporting others in living a life of high-level wellness...THE WELLTHY LIFE. There are many individuals in our society who are beginning to understand and live from the wellness paradigm and realize that living this way is what it means to live a life of true success.
Meg is currently, teaching, coaching, consulting and speaking. She is the Founder and President of the Board for International Body-Mind Empowerment Enterprises located in Asheville, NC, and the Director of Teacher Empowerment at Empowerment Enterprises in Dallas, Texas.
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EDUCATION
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Ph.D. - May 2002
College of Education / Curriculum and Instruction
“Exploring the Coaching Process in Football Practice"
(Concentration in Teaching/Coaching Effectiveness, Sport Psychology, Curriculum Development and Supervision)
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON M.A. - May 1989
College of Education / Physical Education
(Concentration in Motor Learning and Sport Psychology)
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY B.A. - May 1987
College of Education / Physical Education and Health Education K-12
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2011-Current
INTERNATIONAL BODY MIND EMPOWERMENT ENTERPRISES – i.b.mee.
Founder and President of the Board of Directors
Oversees the development and implementation of the nonprofit company.
i.b.mee. Enterprises is a nonprofit organization (501C3) that is leading the empowerment education revolution. We advocate for a more healthy educational framework and teaching methodologies for the classroom and for teacher education. We are moving toward developing a model that will serve as a complete and innovative methodology of positively educating students while providing a culture of wellness that infiltrates all aspects of their development.
TEACHER EMPOWERMENT COACH
Director of Teacher Empowerment
Empowerment Enterprises
November 2011-Current
LIGHT OF WISDOM SCHOOL
Teacher Coach & PE Teacher
1st grade-8th grade; Asheville, NC
March 2005-January 2011
MOUNTAIN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER - MAHEC
Employee Wellness and Safety Director
-Created, developed, and implemented a comprehensive organizational safety and wellness program for all MAHEC employees (350) in six facilities.
-Worked with company key stakeholders to obtain top down support for wellness programming, participation and sustainability.
-Worked with employees to help empower an intrinsic approach to positive behavior changes in health.
-Worked with teams to create a culture of safety and wellness.
-Represented MAHEC in developing partnerships with local wellness groups to partner and promote wellness in the workplace.
August 2009-May 2010
UNIVESITY OF NORTH CAROLINA- ASHEVILLE
Adjunct Professor
Health and Wellness Department
Taught HWP 153 - Health and Wellness Promotion
(6 hours/semester)
June 2004-July 2005
Adjunct Professor
Health and Wellness Department
Taught HWP 153 - Health and Wellness Promotion
(6 hours/semester)
June 2004-July 2005
THE EGOSCUE METHOD
Postural Alignment Specialist
Austin Texas Egoscue Clinic
Intership: Worked with clients to eliminate pain and prevent injury through postural alignment exercise therapy.
Fall 2003-Spring 2004
Postural Alignment Specialist
Austin Texas Egoscue Clinic
Intership: Worked with clients to eliminate pain and prevent injury through postural alignment exercise therapy.
Fall 2003-Spring 2004
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Full-Time Faculty
Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance
Taught: Community Health, Elementary Health Content, Secondary Health Methods, Basic Health.
(Put the curriculum and textbook together for the Health Methods course)
Spring 2000 – Spring 2004
Full-Time Faculty
Department of Health, Physical Education and Dance
Taught: Community Health, Elementary Health Content, Secondary Health Methods, Basic Health.
(Put the curriculum and textbook together for the Health Methods course)
Spring 2000 – Spring 2004
SPORTS MASTERY Inc.
Peak Performance Coach
Helped athletes take their sports performance to the next level through psychological skills training, proper sports nutrition, structural alignment and conditioning techniques to decrease pain and injury, accelerated learning techniques and organizational skills to keep all aspects of their life in balance. (camps, 1 on 1 training, group sessions) (Wrote the curriculum for this program.)
Summers 1999-2002
Peak Performance Coach
Helped athletes take their sports performance to the next level through psychological skills training, proper sports nutrition, structural alignment and conditioning techniques to decrease pain and injury, accelerated learning techniques and organizational skills to keep all aspects of their life in balance. (camps, 1 on 1 training, group sessions) (Wrote the curriculum for this program.)
Summers 1999-2002
TRIPLE SHOOT BASKETBALL CAMP
Owner and Director
Creator and implementer of the program, teaching techniques, drills, and plays. Oversaw a staff of six individuals.
Fall 1999-Spring 2002
Owner and Director
Creator and implementer of the program, teaching techniques, drills, and plays. Oversaw a staff of six individuals.
Fall 1999-Spring 2002
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Part-Time Faculty
Department of Exercise Science
Taught: Coaching Methods, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Fitness and Wellness Promotions.
2000-2001
Part-Time Faculty
Department of Exercise Science
Taught: Coaching Methods, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Fitness and Wellness Promotions.
2000-2001
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (K-9)
PT Physical Education Teacher and Girl’s Athletic Director
Wrote and implemented the Pre-School-9th Grade Physical Education and Fitness/Wellness Curriculum.
1996-1999
STING AND SHOOT ENTERPRISES
Accountant and Subscriptions Manager
Co-developed and implemented a program that raised over $25,000 the first year for the Emporia State University Football Program.
1995-1997
PT Physical Education Teacher and Girl’s Athletic Director
Wrote and implemented the Pre-School-9th Grade Physical Education and Fitness/Wellness Curriculum.
1996-1999
STING AND SHOOT ENTERPRISES
Accountant and Subscriptions Manager
Co-developed and implemented a program that raised over $25,000 the first year for the Emporia State University Football Program.
1995-1997
AMERICAN FOOTBALL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
Co-Founder, Accountant and Subscriptions Manager
Co-Creator of the magazine’s contents, design, and organization. Developed and managed the subscription and accounting duties.
1995-1999
AMERICAN FOOTBALL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
Contributing Writer
Wrote a monthly column and contributed to other sections of the magazine.
1993-1994
Co-Founder, Accountant and Subscriptions Manager
Co-Creator of the magazine’s contents, design, and organization. Developed and managed the subscription and accounting duties.
1995-1999
AMERICAN FOOTBALL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
Contributing Writer
Wrote a monthly column and contributed to other sections of the magazine.
1993-1994
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE-WESTERN CAMPUS
Full-Time Physical Education Faculty
Physical Education and Wellness Department
Taught: Foundations of Wellness and CPR courses
1991-1993
Full-Time Physical Education Faculty
Physical Education and Wellness Department
Taught: Foundations of Wellness and CPR courses
1991-1993
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Physical Education Faculty (Full-Time)
Department of Physical Education and Health
Taught: Movement Physical Education in Elementary, Sport Psychology, Secondary Physical Education Methods, P.E. Major’s courses in Basketball, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Fitness, Tennis, Badminton and Softball and supervised student teachers in physical education
1989-1991
Adjunct Physical Education Faculty (Full-Time)
Department of Physical Education and Health
Taught: Movement Physical Education in Elementary, Sport Psychology, Secondary Physical Education Methods, P.E. Major’s courses in Basketball, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Fitness, Tennis, Badminton and Softball and supervised student teachers in physical education
1989-1991
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies
Taught: Physical Education Major’s courses in Volleyball, Basketball, and Concepts of Physical Fitness, Motor Learning Lab, and assisted in the development of the Motor Learning Lab Manual
1988-1989
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Teacher of Physical Education and Health 9-12
T.C. Roberson High School
Skyland, North Carolina
1987-1988
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies
Taught: Physical Education Major’s courses in Volleyball, Basketball, and Concepts of Physical Fitness, Motor Learning Lab, and assisted in the development of the Motor Learning Lab Manual
1988-1989
BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Teacher of Physical Education and Health 9-12
T.C. Roberson High School
Skyland, North Carolina
1987-1988
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physical Education
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Physical Education
Taught: Fitness, Tennis, Badminton and set up and developed the Motor Learning Lab.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
BEING A MOM
For my two wonderful children who are 17 & 15
1994-Current
CASH Seminar by E-WOMEN Network Foundation
Learned best practices in marketing and managing your business
February 2012
DUKE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This program consists of special training to strengthen nonprofit organizational skills. Covers all nonprofit fundamentals: Organization Planning, Board Basics, Advoacy, and Financial Legal Compliance.
Spring – Fall 2010
TRAIN THE TRAINER
Healthworld Online Wellness Coach Training
Training to become a Wellness Inventory Trainer
Summer 2011 - Current
ASHEVILLE SCORE BUSINESS CLASSES
How to start a business in tough times; Business Plan –a Must; Basic Marketing; Developing your Business Web-site; Basic Internet Marketing; Advanced Internet Marketing; Social Media Networking; Survival Marketing.
Fall 2010
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
Wellness Inventory Coach Training
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
For my two wonderful children who are 17 & 15
1994-Current
CASH Seminar by E-WOMEN Network Foundation
Learned best practices in marketing and managing your business
February 2012
DUKE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
This program consists of special training to strengthen nonprofit organizational skills. Covers all nonprofit fundamentals: Organization Planning, Board Basics, Advoacy, and Financial Legal Compliance.
Spring – Fall 2010
TRAIN THE TRAINER
Healthworld Online Wellness Coach Training
Training to become a Wellness Inventory Trainer
Summer 2011 - Current
ASHEVILLE SCORE BUSINESS CLASSES
How to start a business in tough times; Business Plan –a Must; Basic Marketing; Developing your Business Web-site; Basic Internet Marketing; Advanced Internet Marketing; Social Media Networking; Survival Marketing.
Fall 2010
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
Wellness Inventory Coach Training
Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
GALLUP-HEALTHWAYS INC.
Well-being Index Seminar
April 2009
OSHA COMPLIANCE SEMINAR
Asheville NC
2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
WELLSOURCE REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Attended in Orlando FL
September 2008
NATIONAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE
Attended in Wisconsin
July 2007
NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Level I, II and III
NVC Asheville NC
Spring-Fall 2006 & Fall 2011
LOVING COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Asheville NC
Fall 2006
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
Attended in Las Vegas, NV
September 2006
TOTALLY COACHED COACH TRAINING
Intrinsic Wellness Coaching
Phoenix, Az
February 2007
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Anthony Robbins Enterprises
Leadership Training
San Diego, CA
May 2003
WORLDWORKS INC.
Leadership Training Program
Orange County, CA
Summer - Fall 2002
POSTURAL ALIGNMENT SPECIALIST TRAINING
Egoscue Method
San Diego, CA
Summer 2003, Summer 2004, Summer 2008, Summer 2011
MASTERY UNIVERSITY
Anthony Robbins Enterprises
Leadership Training Program
San Diego, CA
Spring 1998, Fall 1999, Spring 2000
TONY BUZAN CENTRE
Accelerated Learning Technique Training
Lake Park, FL
Spring 1998
LIVING HEALTH
Nutritional Training for Energy and Health
Life Mastery
Kona, Hawaii
Fall 1999
BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
HEAD BASKETBALL COACHING
-Lady Pacer AAU 16U – Lubbock TX, Spring 2000
-Lindenhurst High School – Lindenhurst, NY, 1993-1994
-T.C. Roberson High School – Skyland, NC, 1998-1999
-Symmes Valley High School – Willowood, OH 1986
-1987Huntington WV 18U and 16U AAU Teams, 1984-1986
HEAD BASKETBALL COACHING
-Lady Pacer AAU 16U – Lubbock TX, Spring 2000
-Lindenhurst High School – Lindenhurst, NY, 1993-1994
-T.C. Roberson High School – Skyland, NC, 1998-1999
-Symmes Valley High School – Willowood, OH 1986
-1987Huntington WV 18U and 16U AAU Teams, 1984-1986
ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACHING
-Emporia State University – Emporia, KS 1995-1996
-Hofstra University – Hempstead, NY 1991-1992
-Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS 1990-1991
-The University of Akron, Graduate Assistant, 1987-1988
-Marshall University Student Coach, Huntington WV, 1985-1986
-Emporia State University – Emporia, KS 1995-1996
-Hofstra University – Hempstead, NY 1991-1992
-Kansas State University – Manhattan, KS 1990-1991
-The University of Akron, Graduate Assistant, 1987-1988
-Marshall University Student Coach, Huntington WV, 1985-1986
ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
-Board Certified Life Coach & Wellness Coach -BCC
February 2012
-Developed the new Living Systems Education Model 2011
-Certified Wellness Inventory Coach - Spring 2009
-Recipient of the "Outstanding Teaching Award" Texas State University Health Education Department May 2004
-Wrote and Published: “Exploring the Coaching Process in Football
Practice.” Spring 2002
-Co-presented Educational Research as KAAHPERD on “Giving Feedback to Students in Physical Education”. (Oct. 1990)KAAHPERD Journal publication. (Fall 1992)
-Graduated with honors (3.929) – The University of Akron
-Graduated Cum Laude (3.46) – Marshall University
-Basketball Coach of the Year, Southern Valley Athletic Conference, Symmes Valley, H.S. , 1987
-Most Dedicated Player Award, Lady Herd Basketball, Marshall University, 1986
-2nd Place, 100 meter hurdles, 1st Place, 400 meter relay, WV AAA State Track Meet, High School, Huntington WV, 1982
-Honorable Mention WV All-State AAA Basketball Team,
Huntington High School, Huntington WV, 1981
-Board Certified Life Coach & Wellness Coach -BCC
February 2012
-Developed the new Living Systems Education Model 2011
-Certified Wellness Inventory Coach - Spring 2009
-Recipient of the "Outstanding Teaching Award" Texas State University Health Education Department May 2004
-Wrote and Published: “Exploring the Coaching Process in Football
Practice.” Spring 2002
-Co-presented Educational Research as KAAHPERD on “Giving Feedback to Students in Physical Education”. (Oct. 1990)KAAHPERD Journal publication. (Fall 1992)
-Graduated with honors (3.929) – The University of Akron
-Graduated Cum Laude (3.46) – Marshall University
-Basketball Coach of the Year, Southern Valley Athletic Conference, Symmes Valley, H.S. , 1987
-Most Dedicated Player Award, Lady Herd Basketball, Marshall University, 1986
-2nd Place, 100 meter hurdles, 1st Place, 400 meter relay, WV AAA State Track Meet, High School, Huntington WV, 1982
-Honorable Mention WV All-State AAA Basketball Team,
Huntington High School, Huntington WV, 1981
PRESENTATIONS, ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND HOBBIES
Buncombe County School Health Advisory Council's (SHAC) Co-Chairman, 2012-2013
Co-Director of the MAHEC Health Awareness Leadership Camp, (7th and 8th graders), Summer 2012
Annual Presenter for High School Students at MAHEC’s Health Careers Conference. Presentation Title: “Are you FIT to be an American Idol” and "The Power of Wellness" 2006-2012
Buncombe County School Health Advisory Council's (SHAC) Co-Chairman, 2012-2013
Co-Director of the MAHEC Health Awareness Leadership Camp, (7th and 8th graders), Summer 2012
Annual Presenter for High School Students at MAHEC’s Health Careers Conference. Presentation Title: “Are you FIT to be an American Idol” and "The Power of Wellness" 2006-2012
Presenter at the yearly Kanuga Church Camp Leadership Conference. Presentation Title: “What is Wellness and How Do You Implement a Corporate Wellness Program for your Employees?” Spring 2008
Member of Healthy Buncombe: The Eat Smart, Move More Coalition, Asheville NC
Member of Healthy Buncombe: The Eat Smart, Move More Coalition, Asheville NC
Past Member: of Health Partners WNC, Asheville NC, Currently worked on the CHLE Project
Past Member of WELCOA: Wellness Councils of America
Past Member of WELCOA: Wellness Councils of America
Past Member of Healthcare Pro: Medical Safety (OSHA) Education and Compliance Company
Moderator of the Odyssey Community School Community Council (PTO), Fall 2009-2010
Co-creator and member of the Intrinsic Coaching Club of
Asheville March 2010 - January 2011
Head Youth Basketball Coach – San Marcos, Texas 2004.
Asheville March 2010 - January 2011
Head Youth Basketball Coach – San Marcos, Texas 2004.
Head Youth Soccer Coach – Lubbock/San Marcos TX 2001-03.
My hobbies are:
doing things with my children, coaching, personal interior decorating, creating house plans, taking part in fitness activities, hiking, gardening, biking, camping, learning about and taking part in holistic health practices, playing recreational indoor and outdoor sports, traveling, meeting new people, reading, creating and implementing new, visionary, health, wellness and educational programs and ball-room dancing.
doing things with my children, coaching, personal interior decorating, creating house plans, taking part in fitness activities, hiking, gardening, biking, camping, learning about and taking part in holistic health practices, playing recreational indoor and outdoor sports, traveling, meeting new people, reading, creating and implementing new, visionary, health, wellness and educational programs and ball-room dancing.
