Misti R. Mueller

Dr. Misti R. Mueller is an Associate Professor in Teaching And Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. She brings 18 years of public school teaching experience to her position. Mueller earned her Ed.D. in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from VCU, and a B.S. in Health and Physical Education also from VCU.

Her research examines connections between health, wellness, exercise, and academic success, with particular focus on pedagogical strategies and technology integration in health and physical education. Key research areas include:

• Health and physical education pedagogy
• Technology-enhanced instruction
• Teacher professional development
• Assessment practices
• Curriculum design

Publications focus on pedagogical innovations and assessment methods in physical education, contributing to foundational textbooks in the field. She has presented nationally on pedagogy and technology integration strategies.

Major honors include:

• Virginia College/University Physical Educator of the Year (2015)
• National K-12 Health Educator of the Year (2011)
• Virginia Middle School Physical Educator of the Year (2004)
• National Board Certification (2003)