The “Building an HPE Dynasty” series spotlights professionals within our field who have built a strong program from the ground up. In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Pangrazi, who worked with many physical educators to build a strong HPE program in Mesa, AZ. Bob has been an educator for more than 50 years. He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher and was a professor of physical education at Arizona State University for 32 years. Listen in as Bob shares his philosophy on physical education ...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, we’re joined by two leaders in health education: Claudia Brown, president of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, and Jamie Sparks, SHAPE America president-elect. Listen in to learn how Claudia and Jamie got started in education, how they began their leadership journey, and how they got into leadership positions. Key takeaways include: • Insight about the different ways to enter leadership positions; • Examples of different leader...
Jul 17, 2018•37 min
For health and physical educators, summer is prime time for professional development! In this episode, Stephanie and Matt each share their Top 5 summer PD options. Learn about each and decide which ones are a good fit for your summer learning!
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Summer is the perfect time for teachers to reflect on the previous academic year. In this episode, our podcast hosts each share three successes they had this year and three things they hope to improve next year. Listen in to hear reflections from health and physical educators — you just might relate!
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min
In this episode — which originally aired in November 2016 — we’re joined by Jessica Shawley, National Board Certified physical educator and 2012 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Listen in to learn about Jessica’s experience as a teacher leader and hear segments from her teacher leadership audio reflection journal. Key takeaways include: • Insight about the different roles a teacher leader can take on, and how to figure out which ones are best for you; ...
Jun 13, 2018•57 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Carter, SHAPE America senior program manager, and Dr. Shannon Michael, health scientist in the Division of Population Health, School Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listen in to learn why recess is so important and how you can advocate for a recess program in your school. Key takeaways include: • The academic, physical and social-emotional benefits of recess; • Pros and cons for structured versus unstructured recess...
May 29, 2018•31 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Carter, SHAPE America senior program manager, and Dr. Shannon Michael, health scientist in the Division of Population Health, School Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listen in to learn why recess is so important and how you can advocate for a recess program in your school. Key takeaways include: • The academic, physical and social-emotional benefits of recess; • Pros and cons for structured versus unstructured recess...
May 29, 2018•25 min
In this episode, more health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including: • Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care; • Useful self-care methods and routines; • Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your time, energy and intellect; • Individualized self-care tips and tools.
May 01, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including: • Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care; • Useful self-care methods and routines; • Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your time, energy and intellect; • Individualized self-care tips and tools.
May 01, 2018•39 min
Listen in as hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie discuss “grooving” with Michelle Hillier, movement education author, thought leader, and educator. Be prepared to move and groove! You’ll also learn which dance concepts can be brought into the groove model; how to inspire students and educators to have a lifelong love for dance; ways to incorporate dance into your curriculum; and how dance/groove can help develop health and physical literacy. To get the full impact of this dance-focused episode, you...
Apr 24, 2018•28 min
Listen in as hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie discuss “grooving” with Michelle Hillier, movement education author, thought leader, and educator. Be prepared to move and groove! You’ll also learn which dance concepts can be brought into the groove model; how to inspire students and educators to have a lifelong love for dance; ways to incorporate dance into your curriculum; and how dance/groove can help develop health and physical literacy. To get the full impact of this dance-focused episode, you...
Apr 17, 2018•42 min
Listen as many health and physical educators reflect on their experiences at the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, TN.
Apr 10, 2018•34 min
Listen as many health and physical educators reflect on their experiences at the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, TN.
Apr 10, 2018•39 min
Listen in as our panel of teachers has a deep discussion about nutrition education in health and PE. Learn about the most relevant nutrition topics to teach; good pedagogy for teaching nutrition; technology tools; and ways to engage parents in nutrition education.
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Join Matt, Stephanie and Collin as they continue their live broadcasts from the exhibit hall at #SHAPENashville.
Mar 23, 2018•22 min
Stephanie and Matt interview SHAPE America Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Carly Wright, as well as Minnesota SHAPE Past President Mike Doyle and Minnesota Commissioner of Education Brenda Cassellius! We hear some really big news about ESSA and learn how to engage members of your state organization so they can advocate for ESSA as well.
Mar 23, 2018•15 min
Join Matt, Steph and Collin for their live broadcast from the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo as they talk about all the happening at #SHAPENashville.
Mar 22, 2018•46 min
Don’t miss this interview with Josh Meibos, Arizona Teacher of the Year, at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Nashville, TN. Listen to his empowering journey as he shifts careers from business to physical education, the profession he had a longtime passion for. Hear about his growth process as he embarked on the NBCT journey — which was a transformational moment in his teaching career. Josh gives us a look into his classroom, his setting and how his relationship with his studen...
Mar 22, 2018•26 min
Hear this live recap of the #PhysEdChopped Challenge, a social event and collaborative competition at #SHAPENashville! Ten groups of teachers competed in a three-round contest. Each round (Instant Activity, Skill Lesson, and Review/Closure) featured a wacky combination of PE equipment. The teams were expected to use all of the equipment to create a game or activity that fit within the theme of each round. Four judges evaluated each activity based on Creativity, Use of the Equipment, and Presenta...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Listen in to our interview with Stephen Ritz, keynote speaker at SHAPE America’s National Convention & Expo and the founder of the greenbronxmachine.org. Hear his incredible story about how he has transformed his neighborhood by teaching and empowering young people to become urban farmers.
Mar 21, 2018•16 min
SHAPE America podcast hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie put a spin on their monthly HPE reflections by asking several California health and physical educators for their input! Listen in to hear their honest views on reflection and favorite reflection tools, including: Student inquiry, Pear Deck, FlipGrid, Journaling, Video recording, Opening communication with colleagues, And more! Guests: David Tran, Assistant Principal, Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School, Huntington Park; Ken Dyar, Dir...
Mar 19, 2018•14 min
In this episode, we continue our discussion of Building Health and Physical Education Dynasties with our guest, Tim McCord. Tim was a physical educator in Titusville, PA for 34 years. His physical education program has been featured in print media as well as in Dr. John Ratey’s book, “Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.” Hear what led Tim to change the landscape of physical education within his district, and learn tips on how to turn around a culture at the school and...
Feb 27, 2018•36 min
During this episode of the SHAPE America Podcast Matt, Stephanie, and Collin introduce a new podcast series named “Building Health and Physical Education Dynasties”. These podcasts will spotlight professionals within our field that have built a program from the ground up, culminating in very successful health and physical education careers. First up, Tim McCord. Tim was a physical educator in the Titusville (PA) for 34 years. During the latter part of his career Tim visited Naperville Illinois, ...
Feb 13, 2018•32 min
SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie will openly reflect on the aspects of health and physical education. The focus will be on honest reflections of what life is like being a leader in health and physical education. We will discuss classroom management techniques, technology best practices, assessments, planning, curriculum, models, things that went well and... the things that didn’t go so well. These episodes will be to showcase what educators truly go through, the upsides an...
Feb 06, 2018•52 min
Join SHAPE America Podcast Host, Collin Brooks, as he interviews the new SHAPE America CEO, Stephanie Morris. Listen as Stephanie talks about the importance of health and physical education, shares some personal stories and discusses the latest on SHAPE America partnerships. Guest: * Stephanie A. Morris brings nearly 20 years of diverse experience in marketing, communications and association management to SHAPE America. In her most recent role as deputy executive director of the National Associa...
Jan 26, 2018•9 min
What’s your tech focus in your health and physical education class this year? What types of technology do you have? What’s your thought process when you want to implement an app in your class/lesson? Do you want to implement technology but don’t know where or how to start? Listen in as SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie are joined by several tech savvy physical educators as they share many great ways to get started with technology, what types of technology health and physica...
Jan 16, 2018•36 min
What are your goals for your school year? What new things are you implementing / adding to your curriculum or program? How do you reflect as an educator? What's in your Action Pack? An Action Pack includes, goals for your school year, new things that you are adding to your curriculum or program, self-care, and how you reflect as an educator. Join SHAPE America Podcast Host, Stephanie Sandino, as she interviews Physical Educator, Ben Landers, and finds out what's in Ben's Action Plan. Guest: Ben ...
Jan 16, 2018•59 min
What’s your tech focus in your health and physical education class this year? What types of technology do you have? What’s your thought process when you want to implement an app in your class/lesson? Do you want to implement technology but don’t know where or how to start? Listen in as SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie are joined by several tech savvy physical educators as they share many great ways to get started with technology, what types of technology health and physica...
Jan 11, 2018•37 min
SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie will openly reflect on the aspects of health and physical education. The focus will be on honest reflections of what life is like being a leader in health and physical education. We will discuss classroom management techniques, technology best practices, assessments, planning, curriculum, models, things that went well and... the things that didn’t go so well. These episodes will be to showcase what educators truly go through, the upsides an...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Are your new to JRFH/HFH or a veteran looking for new creative ways to integrate JRFH/HFH into your HPE program? What resources do JRFH / HFH have that support your physical education program? What are some great ways to get your school administration involved? What are some ways to get the community involved? Listen in as SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie are joined by several JRFH / HFH veteran coordinators, as they discuss innovative ideas and easy tips to holding a succ...
Dec 20, 2017•49 min
