HPER DEPARTMENT
FULL-TIME STAFF
DAN RYPMA
Department Chair
Office: 801 - Gymnasium
Phone: (231) 777-0678
Fax: (231) 777-0437
Email: dan.rypma@muskegoncc.edu
Dan received a BA and MS from Grand Valley State University. He has been employed by Muskegon Community College since 2002 and is the current department chair. Dan teaches in all three disciplines: Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Dan taught full time at Michigan Tech University and Grand Valley State University before arriving at Muskegon Community College. His resume also includes being a MHSAA certified official for over 20 years, reaching the state finals in both basketball and baseball.
Dan and his wife, Christine, have five children Kellsie, Allison, Isaac and identical twin girls Kadee and Kylee.
Classes:
HE 102 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports
HE 106 - Concepts of Health and Well-being
PEP 203 - Fundamentals of Coaching
PEA 101A - Fitness, Wellness, and Nutrition
PEA 103 - Weight Training
PEA 104A - Walking, Jogging and Conditioning
PEA 201 - Aerobics
PEA 116 - Tennis I
PEA 216 - Tennis II
PEA 118 - Cycling
PEA 155 - Basketball I
REC 111 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
REC 123 - Recreation and Leisure Programming
JESSICA GRAF
Office: 804 - Gymansium
Phone: (231) 777-0525
Fax: (231) 777-0437
Email: jessica.graf@muskegoncc.edu
Jessica Graf joined the faculty at Muskegon Community College in the fall of 2010. Prior to her appointment at MCC, Jessica was as a Fitness Specialist for Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial at Tamarac: The Center for Health and Well-Being in Fremont, MI. Previously, she served as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania where she was responsible for intramurals, outdoor programs, and club sports as well as management and oversight of the David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center. Jessica obtained her BS in Health and Physical Education and MS in Sport Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she was a member of the cross country and track teams. As a runner and coach, she represents Brooks and PowerBar at local and national road races. She also enjoys exploring Michigan on skis and snowshoes, or in her kayak. Jessica lives in Holton with her husband Eric and their golden retriever, Tele.
PEA104A - Walking, Jogging & Conditioning
PEA139 - Basic Canoeing & Kayaking
CSS 100 - College Success Seminar
JODY MILLER
Department Secretary
Office: 801 - Gymnasium
Phone: (231) 777-0385
Fax: (231) 777-0437
Email: jody.miller@muskegoncc.edu
Jody Miller joined the MCC staff in August of 2010 as the HPER Department Secretary. Before coming to MCC, Jody was a paraprofessional at Reeths-Puffer High School. She also served as an Administrative Assistant at Spring Arbor University. Jody received her Associates of Arts Degree in Executive Secretarial from Lake Superior State College. Jody and her husband Jay have 4 "children", Katrina, Luke, Allix and Jesse, and a much loved dog, Penny. She is proud to be a Yooper native but loves living in West Michigan. In addition to being a secretary, Jody loves to read, spend time with her family and friends, the beach and chocolate!
2012-2013 HPER Staff
