Faculty Profile for Dr. Megan Emily Newhouse-Bailey
Dr. Megan Emily Newhouse-Bailey
Asst Professor of Instruction — Dept of Health & Human Performance
JOW A116
phone: (512) 245-2561
Biography Section
Biography and Education
I am originally from Virginia, but I have lived in Austin off and on since 2007. I have a BA in Women's Studies with an emphasis in gender, sexuality, and public health and a BS in Health and PE Teaching. My master's degree in Health Education is from Texas State. I am married with two children and an active volunteer for Girl Scouts and The International Childbirth Education Association.Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching introductory classes that "welcome" students into the world of public health and prepare them for their future careers. I also enjoy teaching classes related to my favorite areas of study: school health disease prevention, personal health, and women's health.Research Interests
I am interested in school health, childbirth education, and school connectedness.Selected Service Activities
Member
HHP Alumni Committee
September 2021-Present
Board Member
Girl Scouts of Central Texas Southern Oaks Service Unit
August 2018-May 2022
Member
Eta Sigma Gamma
August 2017-May 2022
Volunteer
Girls Scouts of Central Texas
August 2015-May 2022
Attendee / Participant
International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) Strategic Planning Committee
July 2021-March 2022