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In this festive episode of "Scaling the Summit", hosts Charity Bryan and Sandra Sims dive into the holiday spirit with a lively discussion and many heartwarming tales. Join them as they explore the magic of the season, sharing personal anecdotes, traditions, and tips for making the holidays memorable. Charity and Sandra bring a delightful blend of humor and warmth, making this episode a perfect co...

Get to know Curt Martin. Curt is the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy Eastern Seaboard Representative on the Board of Directors. Curt has had a full teaching and coaching career. During our conversation, he discusses his love of coaching.

Jodie Leiss and Damon Leiss are co-Executive Directors of the Midland Region of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy. We were excited to have them on the show to discuss their careers, physical education majors clubs, their vision for the Midland Region, and more!! Jodie Leiss is an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education in the Department of School of Health Science &...

Join Sandra and Charity as they kick off another great season with "Scaling the Summit". Learn more about the Academy by visiting: www.nahpl.org

Hollie Newnam takes the host chair for this episode. Hollie, K-Lynn McKey, and Megan Lee discuss the highlights of the Southern Tier Region Leadership Development Conference.

In this episode, Charity Bryan and Donna Hester take a reflective look at the women's final four.

Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today , a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and NPR.  She is also a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. Her USA Today column in April 2002 on Augusta National Golf Club triggered the national debate on the club’s lack of female members. In December of that same year, Sports Illustrated’s Golf Plus sec...

During this episode, show hosts Charity Bryan and Sandra Sims recap the highlights from the NAHPL National Summit. Maria Melchionda and Hollie Newnam stop in to also share their favorite aspects of the Summit. Recorded live in Newport, RI.

Today's episode features Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel. Dr. Pethel is an author, historian, archivist, and digital humanist. She is an Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Global Education at Belmont University. Mary Ellen was a five-sport high school athlete at Rome High School in Rome, GA and played basketball at Berry College. In 1996, she transferred to the University of Tennessee and...

A bit about Beth: Education: Bachelor of Science: Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance & Bachelor of Social Work UNA  Master of Education: Educational Leadership UAB  Highlights: 25+ years of teaching experience at all grade levels 39 seasons of coaching experience in a variety of sports Wrote and won more than $25,000 in grants Presented professional development sessions at local,...

Meet Carol Persson!! Carol grew up in New Jersey, lived in Massachusetts for 29 years, retired to North Carolina for 8 years and moved to Florida this past June 2022. Carol attended Slippery Rock University where she received a BS in Physical Education; then earned her Master’s at Montclair State University in New Jersey, then her doctorate in Physical Education from Springfield College in Springf...

Meet Ben Kern. Ben received his Doctor of Philosophy in 2017 from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His Principal Licensure was completed in 2002 and his BA in 1999 in Kinesiology K-12 Physical Education.  Currently, Ben is the Program Coordinator of the Physical Education Teacher Education in the Division of Kinesiology & Health at the University of Wyoming. Ben is a Board member for W...

In this episode, hosts Charity Bryan and Sandra Sims discuss the resources available on the National Academy website, upcoming professional development opportunities, the new PLCs and more! If you haven't spent time looking at the Academy website, you can find it here: www.nahpl.org

Meet Adam Mullis: Ph. D. Candidate: Health Education and Promotion:  Master of Science in Education: Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: May 2017 Walden University Bachelor of Science in Physical Education: Minor in Health May 2015 Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC Currently teaching at Griffin Middle School 6th-8th Health and Physical Education Teacher  Taught and coached at Crayton Middle S...

Our podcast for this month is the audio version of NAHPL's "Voices of the Academy" webinar that was presented in December 2021. This conversation features Dr. Mara Simon from Springfield College and includes Dr. Charity Bryan and Dr. Shawn Ladda. For the webinar version, please visit: https://nahpl.org/webinars/

Tecca Kilmer and Kim Gerlich are middle school physical education teachers at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, Florida.   Tecca has served Southern District on the Leadership council, the Southern District Advocacy Committee, and the Southern District LMAS state coordinator chair. She is also a Past-President of SHAPE Florida. She represented SHAPE America as one of the TOY’s that was inv...

This episode is the podcast version of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy's July webinar. You can find that webinar here . This webinar, titled "What is Physical Literacy? Do I have it? How do I help others achieve it?" was presented by Sarah Cahill.  To learn more about Sarah, please visit her bio . The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy is a diverse organization t...

This episode is the podcast version of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy's January webinar. You can find that webinar here .  This webinar, titled "Trauma- Informed Schools: How Schools Can Make the Shift" was presented by Dr. Dayna Watson .  Dayna Watson completed a Ph. D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of Florida. She has extensive experience and tra...

Coach D-D Breaux retired in 2020 after 43 years as head coach of the LSU Gymnastics team. An excellent athlete in her own right, Breaux was a nationally-ranked gymnast by both the A.A.U. and the U.S.G.F. and she was also a Junior Olympic National Champion.  A native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Breaux attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she competed for the Lady Lions gymnastics team...

Recorded with a live studio audience, MC Dr. Hollie Newnam honors and recognizes previous guests of "Scaling the Summit" and puts Charity, Sandra, and Ginger in the hot seat.  Enjoy this celebration!  

Mimi Murray is an esteemed leader.  Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Springfield College PhD from the University of Connecticut Springfield College professor of exercise science and sport studies for 52 years (the longest-standing faculty member in Springfield College history. Served as president for: International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance...

Glen Roswal has had an impactful career.  Degrees from University of Florida and University of Maryland Professor Emeritus, Jacksonville State University, 2011-current President of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (now SHAPE America) Vice-President of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) Chair of the Board of Easter Seals Alaba...

Our Scaling the Summit team is on holiday break.  This week we replaying a webinar from the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy. Focused on K-5 physical education, we hope this episode will help you recharge, reconnect, and refuel as you head into 2022. See you next year!!

The team is on Holiday Break.  We hope you will enjoy last year's holiday show!! Happy Holidays. We will see you again in 2022!

Sunshine Cowan is the Assistant Dean in the Jackson College of Graduate Studies (JCGS) and the University College, where she works on the new Quality Initiative for the university. Sunshine has a deep commitment to health literacy.  Education: Bachelor’s degree in in Community Health from University of Central Oklahoma in 2000 MPH in Health Promotion Science from the University of Oklahoma in 2002...