MKlock Bio

Monica Klock is a doctoral student at Old Dominion University in health and sport pedagogy. She graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology from James Madison University in 2016, a M.S. in Adapted Physical Activity from Slippery Rock University in 2017, and a MPS in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University in 2019. She has worked for several disability sport nonprofit organizations including Special Olympics International, ENVISION Blind Sports, Hockey Sticks Together, and Overcoming Barriers, and served five years in the United States Army. Currently, Monica is the Adapted Program Specialist at the Fairfax County Park Authority.

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.

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