Student Spotlight
Real stories, real outcomes, from the CSP Global kinesiology community
Dr. David Linton: From Kinesiology Doctorate to Thriving Career in Academia
Meet Dr. David Linton, a Fall 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Linton has successfully parlayed his doctoral journey into a thriving career in academia, recently accepting a [...]
How Dr. Megan McCarthy Balanced Doctoral Studies and Motherhood
Meet Dr. Megan McCarthy, a Fall 2024 graduate of the PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Based in Carmel, Maine, Dr. McCarthy is an accomplished educator who currently teaches health and physical education at Hermon High School, exercise [...]
Advancing Kinesiology Research and Teaching: Dr. Dima Chernov’s EdD Journey
Meet Dmitriy "Dima" Chernov, EdD, a Spring 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Dr. Chernov is a dedicated educator currently teaching anatomy and physiology, human biology, nutrition, and pathophysiology across several New York institutions, [...]
Researching Game-Based Play and Student Well Being: Dr. John Nemeth’s PhD Journey
Meet John Nemeth, PhD, a Summer 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global! A certified Health and Physical Education Teacher, Dr. Nemeth currently teaches middle school PE in Western Pennsylvania. A Passion for Teaching and [...]
Advancing Physical Education: Dr. Josh Robinson’s EdD Journey
Meet Joshua Robinson, EdD, a Summer 2025 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global! For the past 19 years, Dr. Robinson has enjoyed a successful career as a physical education teacher and coach. He currently teaches [...]
Teaching and Patient Care: Hallie Wallace’s PhD in Kinesiology
Meet Hallie Wallace, PhD, ACSM EP-C, a Fall 2024 graduate from the PhD in Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul. Dr. Wallace currently teaches at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she implements adaptive fitness programs. Finding [...]
Driving Concussion Education: Patrick Fleming’s EdD Journey
For sports medicine professionals, translating clinical knowledge into broad, community-level education is a powerful way to elevate athlete safety. Meet Patrick Fleming, ATC, a current student in the online Kinesiology EdD program at CSP Global. Having recently started [...]
Dr. Kim Dehlbom and Chase Saulisbury: Building a Holistic Wellness Practice While Pursuing Kinesiology PhDs
Meet Dr. Kim Dehlbom ("Dr. D"), DC, CFMP, and Chase Saulisbury, MS, co-founders of Riptide Wellness LLC, a business born out of personal conviction, professional expertise, and a shared mission to bring preventative, personalized healthcare to their community. [...]
From K-12 to College Instructor: Caleb Canterbury’s PhD Journey
Meet Caleb Canterbury, a current Kinesiology PhD student at CSP Global. Based out of Mississippi, he just landed a new role as the Lead Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Instructor at East Central Community College in Decatur, MS. [...]
Ironman at 63: Joe Carney’s PhD in Kinesiology Journey
It is a common misconception that doctoral studies are reserved for those at the beginning of their careers. Meet Joe Carney, MBA, a current student in the research-focused online PhD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. Carney is proving that [...]
From PT to Professor: Dr. Kira Eimiller’s Kinesiology EdD Road to Academia
For clinical professionals, the shift from patient care to the classroom requires a new set of skills and credentials. Meet Kira Eimiller, PT, DPT, EdD, Cert. MDT, a Fall 2024 graduate from the EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global. [...]
From Clinician to Professor: Dr. Candace Langston Teaches the Next Generation
For many healthcare professionals, the journey doesn't end at clinical practice—it evolves into teaching the next generation. Meet Candace Langston, EdD, ACSM-CEP, CCRP, a Summer 2025 graduate from the faculty-focused online EdD Kinesiology program at CSP Global, the [...]
From VP to PhD: Dr. Phil Stevens’ Path to Kinesiology Research
For healthcare leaders operating at the highest levels of their industry, the path to a doctorate often seems impassable due to time constraints. Meet Phil Stevens, PhD, MEd, CPO/FAAOP, a Fall 2025 graduate from the PhD Kinesiology program [...]
From Teacher to Entrepreneur: Tosha Bell’s EdD in Kinesiology Success Story
For many professionals, a doctorate is not just a degree—it is a tool for transformation. Meet Tosha Bell, a Fall 2025 graduate of the EdD Kinesiology program at Concordia University, St. Paul. Formerly a middle school educator, Dr. [...]
From D1 Coach to Tenure-Track Professor: Logan Daughtry’s EdD Journey
Meet Logan Daughtry, EdD, CSCS, a Spring 2024 graduate from the Kinesiology EdD program at CSP Global! Less than a year after completing his doctorate, he has successfully transitioned from the world of elite collegiate coaching to a coveted [...]
From PhD to Pioneer: How One Grad Built an Adaptive Fitness Consultancy
Meet Mark Fleming, PhD, CPT, a Spring 2025 graduate from the Kinesiology Doctoral program at CSP Global!A Calling to Adaptive FitnessAlthough he first discovered his love of exercise science and kinesiology during his junior year at the University of [...]
From Kinesiology Doctorate to Fitness Leader of the Year: The Desi Bartlett Story
Meet Desiree Bartlett, a Spring 2025 graduate from the online kinesiology doctoral program at Concordia University in St. Paul! In addition to her expertise as a movement expert, internationally published author, and wellness innovator, Dr. Desi Bartlett, EdD, [...]