Kim Graber, Ph.D.
- Associate Professor
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
- College of Applied Health Sciences
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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- Degree
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership/Physical Education Teacher Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1988
- Area of Professional Interest
- Dr. Graber’s is interested in understanding the process by which undergraduates learn. She has written numerous articles in peer-refereed journals; several book chapters, most notably in the Handbook of Research on Teaching; and currently is writing a textbook. She has been an invited keynote speaker at significant national and international events, including the Healthy Schools Summit in Washington DC that was presided by former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher.
- Research Interests
- Dr. Graber’s research focuses on teacher socialization, teaching, teacher education, faculty micropolitics, and research methods.
- Awards, Academic and Professional Honors
- IAHPERD Past-Presidents' Scholar Award, 2005
- University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher/Scholar, 2006
- Recognition for “Outstanding Scholarship in Teacher Education” from the Association of Colleges and Schools of Education in State Universities and Land Grant Colleges and Affiliated Private Universities, 1990
- Recognition of Service Award, Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Presented at the Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL, 2003
- Chancellor's Incomplete List of Outstanding Teachers at the University of Illinois, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
- See Curriculum Vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
- Publications
- See curriculum vitae for list of publications, proceedings, books, and articles.
- Professional Associations and Certifications
- See curriculum vitae for professional associations and certifications.
