Susan Tyree Dempf, Ph.D.

Susan Tyree Dempf, Ph.D.

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Associate Professor of Physical Education
School of Education
The Sage Colleges
Troy, NY 12180

Member of the Sage Colleges since 2002
Office: HRC 502, Hudson Valley Community College
Phone: (518) 629-4776

Degrees and Institutions

  • Ph.D., Teaching and Curriculum, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
  • M.P.E., Administration, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
  • B.A., Economics, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY

Research Interests

  • Bullying and Harassment in Academia: Do We Eat Our Young?
  • Presented at AAHPERD National Convention, April 2008, Fort Worth, TX
  • Infusing character education principles in the preparation of pre-service teachers.

  • Member, American National Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Sounding Board

    • Best practices in the education and training of non-surf lifeguards
    • Best practices in the preparation of certified aquatics instructors
  • The use of yoga balls to develop core body strength in elementary school children.


P-12 Teaching/Education Experience

National Program Director for the United States Network of Sacred Heart Schools

    • Responsibilities included development, delivery and evaluation of educational, professional development and service programs for students, faculty, administrators and governing board members from 23 member P-12 independent schools. Programs developed included:

    National Harry Potter Creative Writing Program- cross-disciplinary program for middle school students

    National Faculty Institute on the Intellectual Life (faculty development)

    Regional Student Leadership Conference- high school student program

    Regional Curriculum & Technology Symposiums (faculty development)

    Exchange Coordinator Program (program development)

    Service Project Coordinators Training (faculty development)


    College Teaching/Administration Experience

    • Assistant Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, NH
    • Tenured/Associate Professor, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY and Study Abroad Professor at University of North London (UK).
    • Assistant Professor, Wesley College, Dover, DE
    • Teaching Fellow, The Graduate School, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY


    Membership in Professional Organizations

    President-elect, New York State Professional Preparation Council for Physical Education

    Member, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education

    Representative, Council of School Leadership in Physical Education, (a national council within the American Alliance for Health, Physical
    Education, Recreation and Dance [AAHPERD]).

    Executive Board, Delaware Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreationand Dance

    State Rep., Council for Services, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD

    State Rep., Council for Conventions, Eastern District Association ofAAHPERD


    Hobbies and Interests

    President-elect, The Junior League of Troy, NY. The Junior League of

    Troy, NY is a volunteer organization that is focused on improving the lives of women and children in Rensselaer County. Dr. Dempf has developed and implemented League service projects in support of the Rensselaer County START Center, Vanderheyden Hall and Stephentown Elementary School.

    Board Member, Syracuse University Alumni Club of the Capital District

    Trustee, The Troy Public Library

    Sailing the Perro Verte