Christie M. González-Toro

Associate Professor, Kinesiology

Dr. Christie Gonzalez-Toro is a tenured Associate Professor of Physical Education in the Department of Kinesiology at Manhattan College.  She teaches undergraduate courses in physical education specializing in teaching methods, curriculum and assessment, and rhythmic activities.   Dr. Gonzalez-Toro’s research involves the relationship between the members of the student teaching triad, e-cigarette prevention curriculum, and community gardens as a central public health role.

Education

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Ph.D.  Physical Education: Teaching and Administration

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

M.A.  Kinesiology: Pedagogy

B.A.  Physical Education: Secondary level

        Adapted Physical Education (minor)

 

 

Courses Taught

  • KIN 100: Intro Teaching Physical Ed
  • KIN 113: Team Sports Ii
  • KIN 213: Quality Physical Education for Elementary Schools
  • KIN 229: Rhythmic Activities & Gymnastics
  • KIN 331: Contemporary Activities
  • KIN 415: Supervised Practice Teaching in Secondary Schools
  • KIN 416: Supervised Practiced Teaching in Elementary Schools
  • KIN 422: Curriculum & Assessment
  • KIN 423: Adapted Physical Activity
  • Publications and Scholarly Activities

    Publications: 

    Amoroso, J. P., Coelho, L., Boulton, R. A., González-Toro, C. M., Costa, F., Christodoulides, E., Cools, W., Dudley, D., Moore, Jr J. E., Furtado, G., Cheng M. Y., & Calmeiro, L. (2024). Assessing ethical behavior and self-control in elite ultimate championships: a cross-sectional study using the spirit of the game scoring system. Front. Sports Act. Living 6:1297821.https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1297821

    Cherubini, J., & González-Toro, C. M. (2023). Growing more than plants: A qualitative study of perceived acute health effects of a new urban community garden. AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education,14(2), 39-55.

    Moosbrugger, M., Losee, T., González-Toro, C. M., Drewson, S. R., Stapleton, P. J., Ladda, S., & Cucina, I. (2022). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions and experiences implementing CATCH My Breath. American Journal of Health Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2022.2142336

    González-Toro, C., Moosbrugger, M., Mangano, K., Mullin, E. M. ., & Cherubini, J. (2022). Physical education teacher candidate’s journey: Before, during, and after practicum. Journal of Health and Physical Literacy1(2), 83–103. 

    Merriman, W., González-Toro, C. M., & Cherubini, J. (2020). Physical activity in the classroom. Kappa Delta Pi, 56, 164-169. DOI: 10.1080/00228958.2020.1813518

    González-Toro, C. M., Cherubini, J. M., Doig, S. R., & Fernández-Vivó, M. (2020). Supervisor feedback: Perceptions from physical education teacher candidates. The Physical Educator, 77, 553-574.

    Doig, S. R., Losee, T. M., González-Toro, C. M., Cruz, J. A., & Matthews, T. D. (2020). Physically active before school: Getting students awake and ready to learn. Strategies, 33(3), 3-8. DOI: 10.1080/08924562.2020.1735592

    Presentations/Conference papers:

    González-Toro, C. M., Ladda, S., & Dietrich, M. (2024, September). Teacher Candidates' Success: Collaborative Efforts of Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors. NYC Zone 'Back to School' Conference, Bronx, NY.

    DeMuro, C., Murphy, C., & González-Toro, C. M. (2023, November).Moving on: How to shift from being a student to becoming a teacher! NYS AHPERD Annual Conference, Verona, NY. 

    González-Toro, C. M., Martínez, A., & Ladda, S.(2023, November) Multicultural dances from around the world: Excite students and get them moving! NYS AHPERD Annual Conference, Verona, NY. 

    González-Toro, C. M., Martínez, A., Berger, M., Rende, L., Ware, G., & Ladda, S.(2022, November) Multicultural dances and games from around the world in physical education!  NYS AHPERD Annual Conference, Verona, NY. 

     Ladda, S., & González-Toro, C. M., & Soto, M. (2022, November). From edTPA to Teacher Performance Assessment. NYS AHPERD Annual Conference, Verona, NY. 

    González, C.M., & Ladda, S. (2021, November).Let's travel the world: Folk and social dances in PE! NYS AHPERD 2021 Conference. Verona, NY.

    Ladda, S., & González, C.M.(2021, November). edTPA: The road to success! NYS AHPERD 2021 Conference. Verona, NY.

    Cherubini, J., & González-Toro, C. M. (2021, November).Bicycling Broadway active transportation and the improvement of community health. NYS AHPERD 2021 Conference. Verona, NY.

    Merriman, W., González-Toro, C. M., & Cherubini, J. (2021, November). How Physical Educators Can Help Teachers Use Brain Breaks. NYS AHPERD 2021 Conference. Verona, NY.

    Losee, T., González, C.M., Moosbrugger, M., Ladda, S., Drewson, S., & Stapleton, P.(2021, April). PETE/HETE Student Teachers’ Experiences Implementing an E-Cigarette Prevention Curriculum. SHAPE America 2021 Convention and Expo.

    Cherubini, J., & González, C.M. (2021, April).Growing more than plants in the Reverend Henry Rivera community garden. SHAPE America 2021 Convention and Expo.

    González, C.M., Ladda, S., Sears, T., & Stapleton, P. (2020, March).Implementing CATCH My Breath lessons to increase refusal skills related to youth tobacco E-cigarette use. NYS AHPERD Virtual 2020 Conference.

    Ladda, S., & González, C.M. (2020, March)." edTPA: Teaching equals learning." NYS AHPERD Virtual 2020 Conference.

    Ladda, S., & González, C.M. (2020, June). From rhythmic to racket activities: Ideas to teach virtually. NYC AHPERD Zone 2020 Conference. Virtual.

    González, C.M., Ladda, S., & Toscano, L. (2019, November). Let's get moving: Maximizing student engagement and movement in physical education. NYS AHPERD Convention. Verona, NY.

    Ladda, S., & González, C.M. (2019, November). The nuts and bolts of edTPA. NYS AHPERD. Verona, NY.

    Cherubini, J., & González, C.M. (2019, November). Playgrounds, gardens, and greenways: Community-based learning and health advocacy. NYS AHPERD. Verona, NY.

    González, C.M., & Losee, T. (2019, April). Instant activities: Maximizing movement and engagement in physical education. SHAPE America. Tampa, FL.

    Ladda, S., & González, C. M. (2019, April). Got edTPA? Teacher performance for success! SHAPE America. Tampa, FL.

    González, C.M., & Doig, S. (2019, January). Developing divergent thinkers in physical education. Share the Wealth 2019. Jekyll Island, GA.

    González, C.M., & Ladda, S. (2018, November). Let’s travel the world with folk dances in physical education. NYSAHPERD Convention. Verona, NY.

     González, C.M. & Ladda, S. (2018, January). Fostering creative problem solvers: Using the divergent teaching style. NYC Health and Physical Education Conference. Brooklyn, NY.

    González, C.M. (2017, November). Student teachers perceptions and expectations about feedback received by supervisors. NYSAHPERD Convention. Verona, NY.

    Doig, S., González, C.M., Cruz, J., & Losee, T. (2017, March). Does physical education make you smarter? Part II. SHAPE America Convention. Boston, MA.

    González, C.M., Doig, S., Cruz, J., Losee, T., & Staats, S. (2016, October). Instructional models in physical education by Metzler. Asociación de Educación Física de Puerto Rico, Yauco, PR.

    González, C.M., Doig, S., Cruz, J., Losee, T., & Staats, S. (2016, October). Panel of experts: History of the physical education curriculum in Puerto Rico. Asociación de Educación Física y Recreación de Puerto Rico, Yauco, PR.

    González, C.M. & Doig, S. (2016, May). Reaching divergent thinkers in physical education. Eastern District Convention, Atlantic City, NJ.

    Doig, S., González, C.M., Cruz, J., & Losee, T. (2016, May). Does physical education make you smarter? Part I. Eastern District Convention, Atlantic City, NJ.

    Zeng, N., Liu, J., France, T., Zou, L., Li, R., González, C.M., & Doig, S. (2016, January). Relationship between the functional movement screen and motor proficiency. RQES: 2016 Convention Supplement.

    McDiarmid, P., Zimmerman, R., & González, C.M. (2015, March). Hook, line and thinker: Super starters for health classrooms. SHAPE America Convention, Seattle, WA.

    González, C.M. (2015, March). Physical education student teacher perceptions about feedback received from supervisors. Poster Presentation at SHAPE America, Seattle, WA.

    Liu, J., France, T., Doig, S., González, C.M., Zeng, N., Li, R., & Zou, L. (2015, February). Relationships between functional movement screening and skill-related fitness, motor proficiency, and health-related fitness in college students. Eastern District Convention, Springfield, MA. 

    Rodriguez, D., González, C.M., & Viveros, V. (2010, March). Function in physical education in the development of the students. XX Convention for Educators, Ponce, PR.

     

  • Professional Experience and Memberships

    The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)

    National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (NAHPL)

    New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD)

    Asociación de Educación Física y Recreación- Puerto Rico

  • Honors, Awards, and Grants

    NYS AHPERD Amazing Person Award, Dance Section, 2022

    NYS AHPERD Amazing Person Award, NYC Zone, 2023