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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I remember waiting alone in the hallway outside of the locker room for an hour until the cross country coach let me in. I lasted one day. I didn’t return for the next practice.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Wendy Lamparelli Knew at Age Seven She Would be a Nurse – Here is Her Story

Relentless School Nurse

My natural tendency to coach people, (really to boss them around) allowed me to influence them to make better health choices. The needs of our students, families and our school staff for that matter, gave me us endless opportunity for broad reach and influence. Because I loved the soapbox, I was able to lead mentoring groups.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

We will explore child and adolescent development, overuse injuries, burnout, and how parents, coaches, and sports administrators can collaborate to address these risks. For some private clubs and coaching academies, recruiting children as young as five years old means more clients paying for longer periods of instruction.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

It came with a top-notch Bluetooth speaker, subscription to the service, and the Billie Jean King Eye Coach (think batting tee for tennis). I called the New York Mets in May 2022 and simply said, “I work at an elementary school nearby. Additionally, the USTA introduced me to PHIT America.

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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. What I do: I’m one of the physical education teachers at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, currently in my 18th year teaching in Arizona.

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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

He experienced many leadership challenges, a new coach and style of play, and all the inevitable ups and downs that high school teams have. I looked around at the lifelong friends that he had played with since he was in elementary school, and I thought of all the hours that he spent on the field mastering his craft.