Dr. Baur has been an educator since 2017 when she joined the faculty at VMI. Prior to this position, she worked a short stint as a laboratory technician. Her primary academic interests involve supporting the health and fitness of the Corps over the short- and long-term – through teaching foundational concepts in training, research that investigates exercise behaviors and perceptions in military environments, and by mentoring cadets in their individual training endeavors. Her primary teaching responsibilities include Principles of Physical Conditioning (HPW 205), Speedwork for Running (HPW 326), Passive Stretching and Yoga (HPW 327), and Cardiovascular Training Applications (HPW 413). She also currently serves as the Director of Physical Training for the Summer Transition Program and as an Assistant Superintendent Representative to the Honor Court. Dr. Baur is originally from the Philadelphia area. She was an undergraduate cross country and track and field athlete and now embraces being a well-rounded exerciser. She enjoys living in the Blue Ridge mountains with her family.