Mary A. Steinhardt, EdD, LPC Professor, Health Education University Distinguished Teaching Professor Fellow in the Lee Hage Jamail Regents Chair in Education Department of Kinesiology & Health Education The University of Texas at Austin Vita Dr. Mary Steinhardt is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin.  She currently teaches a freshman leadership seminar, evaluation and research design, mind/body health, and theories of health behavior.  She is the recipient of the First Annual Dean's Distinguished Teaching Award in the College of Education in 2002, the Texas Excellence Teaching Award given by the Texas Exes Student Association in 2003, and selected to the Academy of Distinguished Teachers at The University of Texas in 2004. In 2007, she received the Robert Murff Excellence Award in recognition of outstanding support of career services at the University of Texas. Dr. Steinhardt's academic interests focus on the development and implementation of programs that enhance individual and organizational resilience.  Her research explores the determinants and methods for building resilience and strength when challenged with change and stressful situations.  She has worked with such companies as 3M, Motorola, Dell, and Applied Materials, as well as Departments of Aging and Disability Services in Texas and the U.S. Army's 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood.  To date, Dr. Steinhardt has received over a million dollars in funding to support her work and has published over 40 manuscripts. Her current research program focuses on diabetes self-management and group support for African-Americans. Dr. Steinhardt lives in Cedar Park, Texas with her husband John (an 8th grade math teacher) and daughter Linda (12).  Her other daughter Megan is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, where she plays on the volleyball team. Dr. Steinhardt is a huge fan of Jody Conradt, and now Gail Goestenkors, and the Lady Longhorns.  Her favorite place?  Estes Park; favorite movie? Erin Brockovich; favorite pleasure book? The Secret Life of Bees; and favorite thing to do?  Girl's night out with Megan and Linda.