Holly Schmies

Experience and Interests

Teaching Experience

• Associate Professor/MSAT Director, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Research Interests

• Faculty Development in Teaching and Learning
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
• Concussion Prevention

Professional Experience

• Certified Athletic Trainer – UWSP (2000 – present); Penn State University (1998-2000); and UW-Madison.

Involvement

Campus

• Co-Coordinator, SLASH/PLAY Program (2018-Present)
• Member, Institutional Review Board (2018-Present)
• Member, multiple service committees at UWSP within Academic Affairs

Community

• Co-President – Parent/Teacher Organization McKinley Elementary School

Professional Memberships

• Continuing Education Committee Chair – Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association (2012 – present)
• Member, National Athletic Trainers’ Association (2000 – present)

Presentations and Publications

Publications

Beth L. Kinslow, Holly Schmies, Kirk J. Armstrong, Malissa Martin; Effective Teaching Methods for the Assessment and Treatment of Exertional Heat Illness in Athletic Training Education. Athletic Training Education Journal 1 April 2019; 14 (2): 128–134. doi: https://doi.org/10.4085/1402128

Fun Facts

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A professional baseball player

Favorite Quote?

“Never let success get to your head; never let failure get to your heart.” -Anonymous

One thing about your school that you are most proud of?

• Attaining accreditation for the athletic training program in 2003 and maintaining success.
• Our alumni – it is fun to see our students become successful athletic trainers and health care providers.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Making connections with the students in the classroom and that ‘lightbulb’ moment for the students when it all starts to come together.

A piece of advice for students in your school?

Get involved and have fun – don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with your peers and faculty.