Laura Blitzer

Lecturer/Doctoral Schedule
Secondary Education

Laura Blitzer, PhD, has taught across grade levels from pre-K-12; in Grad and UG programs. She is a student of Chinese medicine and Eastern health practices, folding this information into her teaching and classroom practices. She co-authored several studies that examine the applications of complementary alternative medicine and healthcare practices with HIV/AIDS and clinically depressed populations. At Brooklyn College she has been responsible for UG, Grad and Alt-Cert program development Physical Education Teacher Ed. Teaching courses in physical education methods and practice, health and wellness, and social foundations of education, she has been the recipient of multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards and has been awarded several research grants. Dr. Blitzer has a strong record of service to the university, community, and public schools, serves on State and NYC committees and reviews for several national journals and conferences.