Faculty

Our professors and staff bring specialized degrees in a variety of health and exercise science areas to the classroom. We are committed to preparing our students to become health and wellness professionals that will make a difference in the world. We believe that all of us are created in the image of God and incorporate a Christian worldview into our educational process. 



Rodd Strobel

Chair, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
(509) 527-2338 | rodd.strobel@wallawalla.edu 


Education: M.A. in motor learning and control, Teachers College at Columbia University; M.Ed. Walla Walla University 

Research interests: Motor learning 

 


Mike Hellie

Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education 
(509) 527-2886 | mike.hellie@wallawalla.edu 


Education: M.A. California State University at Chico, biomechanical analysis 

Research interests: Human performance, biomechanical analysis, and personal training 

 


Mike Jimenez

HPE Facility Manager
(509) 527-2906 | michael.jimenez@wallawalla.edu


Gerry Larson

Assistant Professor of Health & Physical Education
(509) 527-2325 | Gerry.Larson@wallawalla.edu


Education: M.Ed. in physical education, University of Idaho

Research interests:  Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Sport