Education & Sports Science Expert; Professor at Montclair State University; Author of "Farewell My Queens"

New Jersey, USA
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Ellie Abdi Biography

Dr. Ellie Abdi is an expert in education with extensive experience in physical education, sports science, and academic research. A former gymnast, dancer, and coach, Abdi has held academic roles ranging from pre-kindergarten to doctoral studies. She has served as a public school educator for 25 years and as a professor at Montclair State University in New Jersey, specializing in pedagogy, physical and health education, and sports science. As clinical faculty at the Center of Pedagogy at Montclair State University, Abdi has also held positions as Associé de Recherche and Professeur Associé at Université de Reims in France, advisor to the Physical Activity Office at The American University of Paris—where she established a scholarship—and content expert for the University of Grand Canyon's School of Doctoral Studies in Arizona.

Abdi's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Professions, a Post-Bachelor of Arts in Physical and Health Education, and a Master of Education in Philosophy for Children from Montclair State University, followed by a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Northcentral University in San Diego, California. She is the author of three books on education, including one translated into Farsi, co-author of several chapter books on biomechanics, and chief editor of a medical research book. Abdi has published more than 50 research papers and has accumulated over 100 citations. She teaches professional development courses, including Continuing Medical Education, and is the founder of International Academic Enterprises.

Abdi has served as vice president of physical education for SHAPE-NJ and chair of diversity for SHAPE-America. She regularly advocates for teachers and students before Congress in Washington, D.C., and has contributed to curriculum design for the New Jersey Department of Education. Abdi remains an editorial board member for several international scientific journals in France, Switzerland, Turkey, Kenya, and the United States, as well as Livre de Lyon publishing in France. She is a frequent invited guest to editorial journals, scientific committees, television programs, podcasts, and conferences.

In addition to her work in physical education and sports science, Abdi is a scholar and author. Her book, "Farewell My Queens: From Marie Antoinette to Farah Diba," demonstrates her engagement with historical research. She has contributed to community service as vice president of the Jerome Lohez 9/11 Scholarship Foundation in New York City and as director of a Democratic Organization's scholarship program in her New Jersey hometown. Abdi currently serves on the board of the Paris-American Club in New York City. Her multidisciplinary career spans athletics, academia, policy advocacy, and authorship, providing expertise at the intersection of physical education, public health, and inclusive pedagogy.

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