SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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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Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 394

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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PE PE Teacher Elementary Physical Activity 98

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

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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High School Elementary School Schooling Middle School 221

Physical Education Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The lead up for Xmas for me means finishing 300 assessments across the school, reports, organising our junior school swimming carnival, managing/coaching as part of our interschool sports program and planning lessons on top of that… oh, and writing this blog. It’s elementary school, but I love the 2 Stars and a Wish approach.

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PE Teacher Assessment Elementary School Exercise 52