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Rita Ruhter

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Gym 226
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Education Information

  • Health Science, BS, San Diego State University
  • Master of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago

Background/Personal Information

I have been teaching at CSI for 12 years.  I grew up in the Magic Valley and then moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University and study Health Sciences.  After completing my Bachelor's degree, I moved to Washington DC to work in the health care arena.  I then joined the Peace Corps and moved to Guatemala working on nutrition and health projects.  After moving back to the U.S., I studied at the University of Illinois in Chicago and attained my Masters degree in Public Health.  I was fortunate to work & teach at San Diego State University and California State University San Marcos before moving back to Idaho.                                                                                                             

I'm a mother of two. My son is in high school and loves reading, traveling, and sports.  My daughter is in middle school and loves school, basketball, and music.  I love spending time with my family and also enjoy reading, skiing, and traveling :)

Teaching Philosophy

I have taught many Health Science & Human Services classes over the years.  International Health, HIV/STDs and other Infectious Diseases, Prevention of Substance Abuse, Intro to Human Services, Practicum courses, Peer Health Education, and P.E. courses for the Over 60 population.  I currently teach Nutrition, Medical Terminology, Intro to Allied Health, Healthy Aspects of Aging, & Wellness through Healthy Living.