Think back on your Field Day events from your school days. What do you remember? Many of you will remember how much fun you had, the games you played, and spending time with your classmates. Field Day is a great … Read More
In an ideal situation, every school would have the perfect number of books, teachers, technology, food, and the amenities students deserve. However, we do not live in an ideal world. In many cases, schools that were built up to a … Read More
My gym is the great outdoors. I am in a unique situation where only 15% of schools in the county I teach in have gyms. Over the past ten years, I’ve taught in empty classrooms, cafeterias with basketball nets, outside … Read More
Teaching abroad is a wonderful thing. You step outside of your comfort zone as you travel to different countries, immerse yourself in a foreign culture, all while doing the one true thing you love, teaching. It has been a short … Read More
It is everyone’s job, including PE teachers, to prepare students with the skills to succeed in today’s job market. Aside from math, literacy is the most fundamental skill any student needs to succeed in a global economy. Common Core – … Read More
Hopefully you enjoyed your summer break! If you’re reading this, you’re thinking about getting ready for the first day of class. I applaud you for planning ahead. There are some teachers who show up the first week and do all … Read More
Welcome to the start of back to school, Physical Education teachers! Are you excited that the school year is about to start? Are you nervous? Or are you like me, thinking to yourself, “What in the world am I going … Read More
Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love technology. I am affectionately known at my school as a “computer geek” and I am happy to say that many of my colleagues come to me to ask for help when … Read More
Professional Development at PE Central for PE Teachers! Our friends over at PE Central continue to do amazing things for the Physical Education community! I have had the honor of working on a few projects with Mark Manross from PE … Read More
My Substitute, “Dr. Health” I’d like to introduce you to a character that I have developed, I call her “Dr. Health”. The book Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess inspired me to create this character, use a costume, and … Read More
