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GELFMAN, MICHELE - 574 631-5279 email: Michele.Gelfman.1@nd.edu
Michele is beginning her 31th year of college teaching. She teaches wellness and a variety of activities; specializing in tennis, weight training, self-defense, and dance. Her coaching experience includes Head Tennis Coach at Notre Dame, Western Illinois University, Beloit College and Valparaiso University. She was Director of Tennis for the International Special Olympics and is a certified
USPTA Pro.
GORALSKI, DENISE - 574 631-6222 email:Denise.M.Goralski.5@nd.edu
Denise brings over 21 years teaching experience to Notre Dame. She has taught and coached in Europe and served as the Chair of Health and Physical Education at Culver Military Academy.
She specializes in golf, fencing, and dance and is also a personal trainer for the University
HURCIK C.S.C., BRO. LOUIS - 574 631-7053 email: Louis.Hurcik.1@nd.edu
Brother Louis instructs Water Safety, First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding for faculty, staff, and students. He has volunteered more than 45 years for the American Red Cross. He. He works both in the Physical Education and Wellness Instruction Department and the Student Health Services contributing his years of experience and expertise.
McCANN, FRAN - 574 631-8822 email: Francis.J.McCann.1@nd.edu
Fran brings over 43 years of teaching and coaching experience. He was NAIA Coach of the Year and a member of the NAIA and the Indiana Wrestling Halls of Fame.
MEYER, WILLIAM - 574 631-7100/6222 email: William.F.Meyer.1@nd.edu
Skip has served the Department since 1979, teaching a variety of activities. He is also an American Red Cross Instructor for faculty, staff, and students. He is certified bby the National Athletic Trainers Association and is on the Varsity Athletic Training Staff with primary duties as Men’s Basketball Trainer.
O'SULLIVAN, NOEL - 574 631-5287 email: Noel.B.O'Sullivan.1@nd.edu
Noel has taught in the Physical Education Majors Program and the present Physical Education program for a total of 46 years. He was a former Notre Dame Men’s Golf Coach for 15 years. At present he is the Director of Golf Instruction at the University Course. He brings a wide range of expertise to the department including golf, hand-ball, and fundamentals of activities.
PATNAUDE, DIANNE - 574 631-0590 email: Dianne.Patnaude.1@nd.edu
Dianne has been teaching for over 17 years and has been with the University since 1978. She served as an Assistant Varsity Athletic Trainer for 12 year working with all the varsity teams. Dianne also was the RecSports Coordinator of Fitness for four years.
PIWOWAR, NATHAN - 574 631 2327 email: Nathan.W.Piwowar.1@nd.edu
Nathan has taught physical education at the elementary and secondary levels. He is beginning his fifth year of university teaching; including wellness and a variety of activities. He has presented academic work at the AAHPERD conference. He is also the head coach for a local USA swimming team and volunteers to coach a local Special Olympian.
SCHERZER, DIANE - 574 631-7749 email: Diane.M.Scherzer.1@nd.edu
Diane is beginning her 17th year at Notre Dame. She has taught Physical Education for over 25 years at the elementary, high school and college level. She has also coached at the college level for 10 years prior to joining our staff.
SCHMIDT, MARISHA - 574 631-3882 email: Marisha.D.Fortner.2@nd.edu
Marisha has earned degrees in Organizational Communications, Exercise Science and Holistic Health with emphasis on stress management and wellness programs. She is a Certified YogaKids Facilitator and Certified Professional Yoga Therapist. This is her 11th year of teaching at the university level.
SKUBE, JOSH - 574 631-4836 email: Josh.Skube.1@nd.edu
Joshis a published member of the ACSM. He has been teaching at the university level for nine years. He has coached swimming at various levels, including the Men’s and Women’s teams at Notre Dame (2001-Present). He teaches a variety of lifetime activities including wellness.
THOMAS, DARIN - 574 631-2721 email:Darin.J.Thomas.209@nd.edu
Darin brings over 15 years of teaching and coaching experience. He teaches wellness and a variety of activities; specializing in weight training and fitness courses. He was a college strength and conditioning coach for 10 years before joining our staff. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is also certified by the United States
Weightlifting Federation as a Level 1 Club Coach.
WHITE, JANE - 574-631-3147 email: Jane.M.White.202@nd.edu
Jane brings 21 years of teaching, coaching and administration experience spread between the elementary, high school and college level. She has coached Cross Country and Track & Field at Central Michigan University, Loras College and Morehead State University as well as teaching Health, Fitness and First Aid. At the high school level she has taught Physical Education and Coached Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Cross Country and Track & Field.
Rev. August 2007