Department

Kinesiology

Education

• B.A. Liberal Studies, Bethel College 2009
• M.S. Kinesiology- Athletic Administration/Sport Management, Indiana University 2016
• Ph.D. Human Performance, Indiana University 2019

Background

2021-2024 Graduate Program Development Specialist (Adjunct), Toccoa Falls College

2021-2024 Graduate Adjunct Instructor, University Central Missouri

2016-2019 Associate Instructor, Indiana University

2015-2021 Vice-President of Talent Management & College Internship Program, DistinXion, Inc

2011-2016 Vice-President of Marketing, DistinXion, Inc

SCHOLARLY INTERESTS

Dr. Zeller's expertise lies in curricular design and the enhancement of college student learning experiences. Utilizing an interactive and active learning methodology, Dr. Zeller brings nearly a decade of experience in creating dynamic and engaging educational environments. Her extensive background in the sport industry encompasses marketing, branding, event management and operations, sport sponsorship, and internship program administration. Incorporating this industry experience, the learning experiences Dr. Zeller has developed significantly contribute to the professional and personal growth of students. Dr. Zeller has instructed a diverse range of courses, including Psychology of Leadership, Communication as Leaders, Advanced Sport Facility & Sponsorship, Sport Communication & New Media, Introduction to Sport Management, Leadership in Sport Management, Youth Sport Management, among others.

Dr. Zeller's research interests encompass the intersection of sport and family, athlete development and well-being, sport-based youth development, the role of social media in sport and its impact on athletes, effective pedagogical techniques, as well as other various topics, including faith, family, parenting, mentoring, and more.

AWARDS & HONORS

Indiana University CITL “Thank-a-Prof” Recipient, 2023

Indiana University Kinesiology Graduate Fellowship Award, 2019

Varsity Tutors Scholarship Award, 2015

Papa John’s A Better Slice of Education Scholarship, 2005

Selected Publications

Books

Grame-Zeller, H. & Hawkins, J. (Forthcoming). Faith & Sport. In Paul. M. Pedersen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sport Management (2nd ed).

Grame-Zeller, H. & Hawkins, J. (Forthcoming). Youth Sport Pedagogy. In Paul. M. Pedersen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sport Management (2nd ed).

Hill, A. M., Linhart, T., Swanson, J., Greenway, T., Shieh, E., Zeller, H., Davis, E., Brown, J.M., Greene, S. M., Sickel, B., & Bolton, J. (2023). The Impact of COVID-19 on the American Church. Christianity Today. https://pages.churchsalary.com/covid-study-download

Coble, C. & Grame-Zeller, H. (2022). Diversity and inclusion in youth sport: Organizational practices and their impact. North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 1-5. (Presentation.)

Coble, C., Ryder, R., Knee, E., & Grame-Zeller, H. (2021). Evaluation of Community Partner-Student Relationships in the Service-Learning Context. (Funded by Indiana University SOTL Grant.)

Grame-Zeller, H. (2021). Family and sport. In Paul. M. Pedersen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sport Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Grame-Zeller, H. (2021). Parenting and sport. In Paul. M. Pedersen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sport Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Grame-Zeller, H. (2021). Significant others and sport. In Paul. M. Pedersen (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Sport Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Coble, C. J. & Grame-Zeller, H. (2020). Youth and high school sport in the United States. In B. Pitts & J.J. Zhang (Eds.),  Sport business in the U.S.: Contemporary perspectives (pp. 120-160). New York: Routledge.

Grame-Zeller, H. (2019). Effective Collaborative Learning Activities in Online Courses. North American Society for Sport Management, New Orleans, LA, May 29-June 1. (Teaching & Learning Fair)

Grame-Zeller, H. & Coble, C. (2017). A Call for Inclusion of  “Sport & Family” Into Sport Curriculum. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Windsor, Ontario, November 1-4. (Presentation)

Grame-Zeller, H. & Coble, C. (2017). The Trophy Wife?: An Examination of the Sport Media Portrayal of Female Partners of Professional Athletes. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Windsor, Ontario, November 1-4. (Presentation)

Grame-Zeller, H., Hanks, J.L., & Coble, C. (2017). Sport Media Portrayal of Sport Wives: A Content Analysis. North American Society for Sport Management, Denver, CO, May 30-June 3. (Poster)