Faculty Profiles

Dr. Jennifer N Ahrens

Ahrens, Jennifer N. Caminitos Collaborative/ Fine motor progression through a mastery motivational climate, City of San Marcos, Municipal, $4000. (Funded: May 2018). Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. Safe Swim Project/ Autism Camp, Autism Research Texas, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1500. (Submitted: 2024, Funded: 2025). Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. Texas State Autism Camp, Live Like Cati, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $600. Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. Texas State Autism Camp, San Marcos Lion's Club, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $7500. (Funded: April 2025 - Present). Grant.
Ahrens, Jennifer N. The Safe Swim Project- TXST Autism Camp, HEB: Tournament of Champions,, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $7500. (Submitted: 2023, Funded: 2024). Grant.

Perez, K., Biedieger-Friedman, L., Hamilton, M., & Ahrens, J. (2019). Fine motor development through mealtimes in Head Start classrooms. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(7).
Hamilton, M., & Ahrens, J. N. (2018). Jack be Nimble and Jack be Quick: Increasing movement competence in early childhood care settings.
Ahrens, J. (2010). Chapter on Aerobic Exercise. In M. R. Lochbaum & D. Rainey (Eds.), Physical activity for today’s college student. Indianapolis, IN: McGraw-Hill Leaning Solutions.
Ahrens, J., Miller, S., & LaBuhn, R. (2008). What makes a successful school district? Principal Matters: Excellence through Exchange, 76, 26–28.
Ahrens, J. N., Lloyd, L. K., Crixell, S. H., & Walker, J. L. (2007). The Effects of Caffeine in Women during Aerobic-Dance Bench Stepping. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 17(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.17.1.27

Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Award, President's Office. January 2025 - December 2025
Award / Honor Recipient: Medal of Valor, President's Office. 2024
Award / Honor Recipient: Service-Learning Faculty Fellowship. 2020 - 2024
Award / Honor Recipient: Non-tenure line workload reassignment, College of Education. August 2023 - May 2024
Award / Honor Nominee: Presidential Nominee for Outstanding Service. 2022