Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes

Apply for the 2027 Distinguished PE Teacher Award here !   For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   My guest today is Brian Crane. Brian received a bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at San Diego State University and his K-...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Sandee Ortiz is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year. Sandee teaches health and physical education at Sun Prairie West...

Lucy Harris was our keynote speaker at the 2026 PE and Health Summit in June. Her speech about her journey as a seated student athlete, her experience in PE class, and the teachers who are supporting her along the way was so impactful to the two hundred or so PE teachers in the audience, I just knew that more teachers needed to hear it. A lot of PE teachers listen to this show, and many are nervou...

Amazon | Distinguished Music Education   Links to share this episode:  Apple | Spotify   My guest today is Amy Friedhaber.   Amy received a bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in Speech Pathology from State University of New York College at Fredonia, and Masters from University of Colorado in Educational Psychology. This is her 24th year in Education – 14 of those were as a Music Tea...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Click here to download a free sample of the curriculum and for purchasing options. Distinguished PE K-5 Curriculum Implementation Guide   Questions? Email gary@distinguishedpe.com  ...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com    Amanda Flohrs has been teaching physical education for 14 years. She is currently a middle school health and physical education teacher in Owatonna, Minnesota. She graduated in 2011...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Derek Thomas is a national board certified PE teacher at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas and the 2024 Shape Nevada and 2025 Shape America Western District High School teacher...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Distinguished PE has officially launched new self-paced courses! You can take them for graduate credits, for hours toward renewing your teaching license, or simply for your own profe...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Liz Potash has been teaching since 2002 and is currently an Elementary PE teacher at Goodnoe Elementary School in the Council Rock School District located in Bucks County, Pennsylvan...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   My guest today is Derek Martinez. Derek was born and raised in northern NV, then moved to Boise where he earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in K-12 Physical Education. After teachi...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Bryson Davis is a passionate K-5 Physical Education teacher at Ridgeview Elementary in Colorado and an active board member of SHAPE Colorado. He is quickly becoming a leading voice o...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Victoria is in her ninth year of teaching 7-12th grade physical education on Long Island, New York. Three years ago she started teaching a dual enrollment exercise science class wher...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Matt Barker is an award-winning Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher, author , advocate, and creator of JustAdaptIt.com , a leading resource hub for inclusive PE. Now an itineran...

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com   Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Queens College his Masters at Brooklyn College. He has been teaching for 16 years, spanning both general and special e...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   Come see us this June at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit. Register here for free!   Interested in facilitating a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here !    Sarah Fuller is an award-winn...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   Come see us this June at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit. Register here for free!   Interested in facilitating a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here !    In this episode, David Tian w...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   This episode takes a look back at some of the most impactful moments from the Distinguished Physical Education Podcast in 2025.  If you’ve been following the show, this is a great chance to revisit some of your favorite conversations. And if you misse...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of four, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   Today’s guest is Janine Wilkins, a veteran teacher at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, where she’s been inspiring students for more than 23 years. Janine earned her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with a...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   Dr Vicky Randall is an educator, researcher and consultant in Physical Education, with over 20 years experience in the field. She holds fellowships in the UK with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and serves as a...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   Paddy received his bachelors degree in K-12 PE and a Masters in Physical Education Leadership through SUNY Cortland. He has been teaching elementary PE for 10 years, and is entering year 3 at Van Rensselaer Elementary in the Van Rensselaer City School...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   After teaching elementary PE for three years, Jake has been teaching junior high physical education for the past 17 years. first in Montana, and currently at North Junior High in the Boise school district. Jake has presented at state conferences in Id...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up ...    In this episode, Kathy Harvey, Jamie Sparks and I talk about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, whether or not it belongs in a high-quality PE program, and the impact it can have on students. Then we zoom out a bit and explore fitness te...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up ...    This episode is the final installment of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.   ...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   This episode is part of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.    Courtney Lukasavitz...

Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.   This episode is part of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.    In this episode, Rhy...