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Sheyla Martínez-Rivera
(She/Her/Hers)
- Lecturer
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(585) 395-5332
smartinez@brockport.edu
Office: Tuttle North B 308
Office Hours:- Mondays & Wednesdays: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Bio
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sheyla Martínez-Rivera joined SUNY Brockport in 2025. A Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE), she has taught physical and adapted physical education in both school and community settings. Before Brockport, she supported students with disabilities across Puerto Rico and the United States, with a focus on multilingual learners. Sheyla also played NCAA Division II basketball and later competed professionally in Puerto Rico for two years. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University, where her research examines the intersection of disability, language, and cultural identity in physical education. Outside academia, she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her family.
Education
- Ph.D., Candidate, Old Dominion University
- M.S., SUNY Brockport
- B.A., University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
Areas of Specialty
- Adapted Physical Education
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Physical Education
Courses Taught
- Adapted Physical Activity and Sports - PES 582
- Advanced Weight Training - PES 343
- Group Fitness - PES 225
- Lifetime Activities - PES 226
- History of Sport, Play and Exercise - PES 350
Research Interests
- Intersectionality
- Multilingual Learners with Disabilities
- Inclusion
- Disability Studies
- Physical Education
- Qualitative Methodologies