MONICA KLOCK
Email: monica.r.klock@gmail.com
EDUCATION
In Progress PhD, Old Dominion University
Human Movement Sciences - Health and Sport Pedagogy
2019 MPS, Georgetown University
Sports Industry Management
2017 MS, Slippery Rock University
Adapted Physical Education
2016 BS, James Madison University
Kinesiology - Physical & Health Education Teacher Education
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2021- Present Adapted Program Specialist, Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax, VA
2018-2021 Manager of Fitness for Youth & Schools, Special Olympics International, Washington, DC
2018 Community Coordinator, Brain Injury Services, Fredericksburg, VA
2017-2018 Director of Program Development, ENVISION Blind Sports, Mercer, PA
2017-2018 Director of Program Development, Hockey Sticks Together, Pittsburgh, PA
2017-2018 Program Administrator, Penguins Blind Hockey, Pittsburgh, PA
2015-2017 Technical Assistant, Vantage Human Resource Services, Washington, DC
2017 Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
2017 Intern, Hockey Sticks Together, Pittsburgh, PA
2016 Summer Camp Supervisor, Caroline County Parks and Rec, Caroline, VA
2015-2016 Supervising Director, Overcoming Barriers, Harrisonburg, VA
2015 Coordinator, Overcoming Barriers, Harrisonburg, VA
2008-2013 Military Police, United States Army
PRESENTATIONS
International
1. Klock, M. (2019). Unified Champion Schools & fitness. Presentation at the 2019 International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity. Charlottesville, VA.
National
1. Kissler, C., Cornett, K., Walters, A., Tubbs, A., & Klock, M. (2021). CDC’s role in supporting physical education, physical activity, and inclusion. Presentation at the 2021 National SHAPE convention. [Presented online due to COVID-19].
2. Klock, M. & Stanish, H. (2021). Inclusive fitness in schools: The Special Olympics experience. Presentation at the 2021 National SHAPE convention. [Presented online due to COVID-19].
3. Klock, M. (2021). Not your grandma’s Special Olympics: Inclusion through PE, sport, and health. Presentation at the 2021 National SHAPE convention. [Presented online due to COVID-19].
4. Klock, M & Apgar, G (2021). Inclusive fitness: Providing equitable opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. Presentation at the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference. [Presented online due to COVID-19].
5. Klock, M. & Stanish, H. (2019). Implementing quality fitness programming in schools. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Sport & Health Conference. Minnesota, MN.
6. Klock, M & Stanish, H. (2019). Fitness in Unified Champion Schools. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Conference. San Diego, CA.
7. Hansen, J., Ralston, R., & Klock, M. (2019). Elementary: Sport is the catalyst. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Conference. San Diego, CA.
8. Edwards, B. & Klock, M. (2019). Middle school: Sport is the catalyst. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Conference. San Diego, CA.
9. George, S. & Klock, M. (2019). College: Sport is the catalyst. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Conference. San Diego, CA.
10. Roberts, R. & Klock, M. (2019). Urban school districts: Engagement strategies that work. Presentation at the 2019 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Conference. San Diego, CA.
11. Ekonen, D., Alpert, A., George, S., & Klock, M. (2019). The unified sports school: Elevate your unified sports program. Presentation at the 2019 NIRSA Annual Conference. Boston, MA.
WORKSHOPS
1. Klock, M. (2020). Special Olympics Unified Physical Education & Unified Fitness Workshop. Organized and presented for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. [Presented online due to COVID-19].
2. Moran, T. & Klock, M. (2015). Adapted physical activity in PE classes. Presented for the Powhatan High School Professional Development Meeting. Powhatan, VA.
GRANTS
Total Dollars: $103,000
2018 Funding Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Summer Camp
Requested Amount: $25,000
Funded Amount: $25,000
Status: Completed
2018 Funding Agency: Hockey Sticks Together Foundation
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Penguins Blind Hockey
Requested Amount: $25,000
Funded Amount: $25,000
Status: Completed
2018 Funding Agency: Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Blind Sports Equipment
Requested Amount: $10,000
Funded Amount: $10,000
Status: Completed
2017 Funding Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Summer Camp
Requested Amount: $5,000
Funded Amount: $5,000
Status: Completed
2016 Funding Agency: Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Penguins Blind Hockey
Requested Amount: $25,000
Funded Amount: $25,000
Status: Completed
2016 Funding Agency: USA Hockey
Project: ENVISION Blind Sports – Penguins Blind Hockey
Requested Amount: $8,500
Funded Amount: $8,500
Status: Completed
2015 Funding Agency: Commit to Inclusion
Project: I Can Do It, You Can Do It – Rockingham County Public Schools
Requested Amount: $4,500
Funded Amount: $4,500
Status: Completed
NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLISHED RESOURCES
1. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness guide: For youth ages 8-11 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-8-11-GUIDE-3922-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.136692208.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
2. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness cards: For youth ages 8-11 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-8-11-CARDS-3922-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.242230594.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
3. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness guide: For youth ages 12-14 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-12-14-GUIDE-3922-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.237972544.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
4. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness card: For youth ages 12-14 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-12-14-CARDS-3122-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.228468061.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
5. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness guide: For youth ages 15-21 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-15-21-GUIDE-3922-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.141436146.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
6. Klock, M., Stanish, H., & Forquer, M. (2022). High 5 for fitness cards: For youth ages 15-21 who want to be fit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/high-five/SO-HIGHFIVE-15-21-CARDS-3922-Digital.pdf?_ga=2.242101570.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
7. Phillips, C., Acrich, E., Archambault, E., Cifuentes, Y., D’Amato, C., Espinoza, R., Germain, J., Gerson, S., Hansen, J., Klock, M., Morales, N., Murray, F., Ralston, R., Schwalje, G., & Wrubel, B. (2021). Special Olympics developmental sports implementation guide: Coaching Special Olympics athletes ages 6-12. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/sports-essentials/developmental-sports/Developmental-Sports-Young-Athletes.pdf?_ga=2.166554238.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
8. Klock, M. & Stanish, H. (2020). Unified fitness kit. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/Special-Olympics-Unified-Fitness-Kits-and-Cards.pdf?_ga=2.242101570.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
9. Klock, M., Fines, A., Forquer, M., Washburn, K., & Cahn, A. (2019) Special Olympics fitness guide for school. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/community-building/youth-and-school/unified-champion-schools/SONA-UCS-Fitness-Guide-55-2019.pdf?_ga=2.234244318.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
10. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. (2019). Unified physical education resources: Second edition. https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/community-building/youth-and-school/unified-champion-schools/Unified-Physical-Ed-Resources-Aug-2019.pdf?_ga=2.166554238.1926068904.1679052726-1712130111.1650980960
MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC HONOR SOCIETIES
Phi Epsilon Kappa (Inducted in 2014)
Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in physical education and or related fields.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
2016-Present
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
2017-2018 Volunteer | ENVISION Blind Sports, Mercer, PA
2016-2018 Coach | Penguins Blind Hockey, Pittsburgh, PA
2016-2017 Volunteer | Steel City Slam (Wheelchair Rugby), Slippery Rock, PA
2016-2017 Volunteer | SRU Kids in Action (APA program for youth), Slippery Rock, PA
2017 Organizer | 2017 USA Hockey: Blind Hockey Summit, Pittsburgh, PA
2017 Volunteer | Slippery Rock 3rd Annual Goalball Tournament, Slippery Rock, PA
2016 Volunteer | SRU Transition Achievement Program, Slippery Rock, PA
2014 Volunteer | Overcoming Barrier, Harrisonburg, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross. Effective 03/2022-03/2024.
Safety & Health Instructor, Ellis and Associates, Inc. Effective 11/2022-11/2024.