Chloe Simpson, West Virginia University

Chloe Simpson (she/her) is a doctorate student and graduate research assistant at West Virginia University working with Dr. Andrea Taliaferro. She completed her bachelors in Kinesiology, Exercise Science at California State University, Sacramento and her masters in Kinesiology with an option in Adapted Physical Activity at Oregon State University. Her field experience in adapted physical activity ranges from teaching access swim lesson, working at an Autism center, and teaching adapted physical education.  

Chloe is currently interested in two lines of research. Her intended dissertation will focus on pre-service and in-service general physical educators’ behavior management socialization. Her other research interest involves the capacity for 3D-printed assistive technology/equipment to promote access to physical activity. Chloe serves as a student representative for the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) and has worked to establish the Student Ambassadors initiative which holds a growing network of graduate students from universities across North America. Following the completion of her doctorate, Chloe will pursue a professorship in adapted physical activity.