Meet the Staff
We are committed to helping you meet your fitness goals....and having a good time while doing it!
Ted Weatherford
Title/Position
Irvine Valley College Adaptive Fitness Instructor; Full-Time Faculty Member; PE Instructor; Dance Coordinator for the IVC Dance Department
Education/Background:
Ted started his education locally by receiving an A.S. degree from Orange Coast College. Ted then went to California State University, Fullerton, and received his B.S. in Kinesiology, along with receiving a minor in Dance. After pursuing a Bachelors degree, he furthered his education by receiving a Masters of Science in Sports Psychology, from the California State University of Fullerton.
Interests
Aside from contributing a great deal to the Adapted Fitness Program at Irvine Valley College, Ted Weatherford has been instrumental in building a thriving Dance program at the college as well. In 2005, Ted Weatherford was honored as the 2005 SCOPE, "Physical Educator of the Year."
Contact:
Phone: (949) 451-5291
Email: tweatherfor@ivc.cc.ca.us
Silvie Grote
Title/Position
Irvine Valley College Adapted Kinesiology Instructor; Part-Time Faculty Member, Kinesiology Instructor.
Education/Background:
BS Chapman University-Exercise Science and Movement
MS Cal. State Fullerton-Kinesiology emphasis in Exercise Physiology
MA Cal. State Long Beach - Kinesiology emphasis in Adapted Physical Education ACSM HFS Health Fitness Specialist certified
Interests
Running, Yoga, Skiing , Gardening and Traveling.
Contact:
sgrote@ivc.edu
Michael Bennett
Title/Position
IVC Adaptive PE Instructor; Practicing Physical Therapist at Saddleback Hospital
Education/Background:
University of California at San Diego, B.A. in psychology, and played intercollegiate water polo for UCSD. California State University at Long Beach, Masters in Physical Therapy.
Background: Mike has a lifelong passion for exercise and working with special populations. He has worked with Adapted Physical Education and Wellness Programs in numerous community colleges, institutions and universities in California prior to and after earning his degree in physical therapy.
Interests
Enjoys spending time with his young family, playing recreational basketball, surfing, participating in aquatic sports and working with students at Irvine Valley College.
Contact:
mbennett@ivc.edu
(949) 582-4761