SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience.

Health Education 313

Health Education Teaching Teaching Health 313

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

Health 481

Health Schooling Creativity Health Education 481

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate.

Middle School 412

Middle School Health Education Assessment Health 412

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. Wow, that got to me as a teacher, as a mother, and as a Minnesotan!

Elementary 401

Elementary PE Creativity Physical Education 401

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game. Reach out to your local school’s physical education teacher for more information and opportunities.

Physical Activity 443

Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 443

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

Education 86

Education Education Elementary School Physical Education 86

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And if there aren’t options within the school district, many teachers are encouraged to look for grant funds. Christi breaks down where to start when it comes to consider funding physical education programs in public schools. Full Webinar Check out the full webinar with Christi Meyer on funding physical education programs.

Physical Education 111

Physical Education Education Education Assessment 111