Steven Wright, Ed. D., has been involved in physical education teacher education (PETE) since 1992 and at UNH since 2002.

He received his Master’s in Education (1980) and Doctorate of Education (1992) from Boston University. He previously taught physical education and coached various sports at the middle and secondary levels both in the U.S. (Concord Academy, Concord, MA) and overseas (Australia, Greece, Holland, and Thailand). His first 10 years of PETE involvement was at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

His research interests include the socialization of physical educators, mentor training, and studying the Games for Understanding approach to teaching and learning. He has presented over 40 papers and workshops, both in the U.S. and overseas on issues related to sport pedagogy.

He has more than 20 publications in journals, books, and conference proceedings. He teaches the following classes at UNH: Middle and Secondary Pedagogy and Practicum, History and Contemporary Perspectives of Physical Education, Lifetime Sports and Team Sports.