Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Jennifer Chandler won the Gold Medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympics at age 17 in the sport of diving.  She later attended Ohio State University on diving scholarship but had a back injury. She recuperated, then competed in the 1978 World Championships and qualified for the U.S.-boycotted 1980 Olympics. Jennifer retired from diving in 1980. Jennifer has served in a number of roles promoting sport wi...

Jill Varnes has led a life of service to the profession. She was the 1995 Southern District President and the 1999 AAHPERD President. She retired as Professor Emerita in Health Education and Behavior in the College of Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida.   We loved our conversation with Jill and we hope you will too. Plus, we had a special guest drop in and surprise Jill!  

Kym went to undergrad at Clemson University, then received her master’s and PhD at the University of South Carolina, where she studied with the esteemed Judy Rink. Kym has numerous publications, many of which have appeared in RQES, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.  She also has over 50 presentations listed on her website and I know there are even more than that. Since joining South Carol...

Dayna Watson completed her Ph. D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of Florida. She has extensive experience and training in clinical supervision and mental health counseling, specializing in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults. Dayna's clinical areas of focus include play therapy techniques and creative interventions with children and adolescents, group ther...

Carol Chesnutt has served the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in several capacities including President, Secretary, Vice President of the General Division, Vice President of the Physical Education division, and as Co-Chair of the Developing Champions Leadership Conference.   Carol received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alabama Women’s Sport...

Judy Sweet is a "modern sports pioneer". In 1975, at the age of 27, Judy was named UCSD’s athletic director, and was among the first athletic administrators in the country to put into practice what was laid out in the Title IX civil rights law of 1972. In 1991, Judy became the first female president of the NCAA and after her tenure, Judy has continued to work towards equity in sports.  Judy has a...

Joan Cronan is Athletic Director Emeritus at University of Tennessee, having served from 1983-2012.  Her illustrious career includes: Opelousas, Louisiana native, Joan Cronan was was 12 years old when she received her first lesson in gender discrimination. Joan went on to graduate from LSU with degrees in physical education. She coached basketball, volleyball and tennis at Northwestern State Unive...

Lori’s career began at Eastern Washington University, in Cheney, Washington with a BA in Physical Education and a minor in Health Education. She was a student scholarship athlete and went on to receive her Masters Degree from Azusa Pacific University, in Administration, Guidance and Counseling. Lori is the PreK-12 Physical Education and Health Literacy Program Manager for Seattle Public Schools si...

Carol has been a professor at Central Connecticut State University in the Department of Physical Education and Human Performance for the past 13 years. Prior to CCSU, she spent 22 years serving as a physical education teacher, an assistant principal and a principal in Connecticut. Carol is the co-founder of PASS (Physically Actively School Systems) and co-author of the book titled, PASS: A Guide B...

Carol has been a professor at Central Connecticut State University in the Department of Physical Education and Human Performance for the past 13 years. Prior to CCSU, she spent 22 years serving as a physical education teacher, an assistant principal and a principal in Connecticut. Carol is the co-founder of PASS (Physically Actively School Systems) and co-author of the book titled, PASS: A Guide B...

Kim is Professor and Interim Head in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health and the former Director of the Campus Honors Program at the University of Illinois. Her research interests include children's wellness, legislative policy mandates, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. She has published numerous articles in peer-refereed journals and books and has presented her work at...

Vicki Worrell began her career teaching elementary physical education in Kansas for 19 years. While teaching in public schools she was a high school volleyball and track coach and also coached a jump rope team for 12 years. She has made 400+ presentations at international, national, regional, state and local conventions and workshops and has co-authored nine books and has published numerous articl...

Milton Wilder is retired and Professor Emeritus of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. In addition to 29 years at DSU, his 44- year teaching career included the University of New Orleans, the University of Alabama in Birmingham and 4 ½ years teaching and coaching in public schools.  Milton has served at every level including the national level...

Robbie Gibbons is a middle school Physical Education teacher and coach at Homewood Middle School. He is a Samford University graduate where he was on the football team. Robbie was a contestant on ABC's Castaways in Indonesia Batanta (2017 and aired 2018). This experience started his wellness journey. He has lost 170 pounds and speaks about having improved vision for life, energy and mental well be...

Jenni graduated from Lee High School in Baton Rouge, then Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration then went on to LSU to earn a master’s degree also in Business Administration.  She taught in the college of business at LSU for 25 years (from 1984-2001) in the marketing department and was the Marjorie B. Ourso Endowed Professor. Then, Jenni became the director of marketing for L...

Tecca Kilmer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from West Virginia University and a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of South Florida. She has taught at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL for the past twenty-six years. Tecca was instrumental in leading her school to be one of the nationally recognized STARS schools and has created...

Chris Reeves is a physical education teacher at Warrior Elementary School in Alabama and has been there since 2013.  He is a two-time alum of UAB. Interestingly, Chris first graduated from UAB with a degree in Theater, then went on several years later to get his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Chris is currently the President Elect on the ASAHPERD Board of Directors where he has also se...

Cindy O'Brien has a storied career teaching physical education at the elementary level. Her colleagues know her as a dedicated professional and her students know her as a their number one fan. Cindy has a unique perspective on social emotional learning as she strives to build lasting relationships with her students and their families. Cindy was the 2018 ASAHPERD Teacher of the Year and currently s...

Lynn Johnson is Professor in the Health and Human Performance Department at Plymouth State University located in Plymouth, NH and teaches courses in the Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certification program. Lynn is a passionate professional with a long career dedicated to service within her state and district AHPERD organizations. We were honored to talk with Lynn about her storied ca...

Jim Hinerman and Judy Johnson have played huge roles in preparing our future professionals. We were honored to have them BOTH join us on the show to talk about student involvement, leadership and service.

Shawn earned her BS from Penn State, MS from Springfield College, and doctorate from Columbia University.  Currently, Shawn is a Professor of Kinesiology at Manhattan College.  She has served as President of NAGWS (National Association of Girls and Women in Sport).  Shawn has had a very distinguished career, receiving top honor such as: NYSAHPERD 2012 Professional of the Year NYSAHPERD 2011 Ron Fe...

We turned the tables and gave hosting duties to our friends Donna Hester and Donna Dunaway. This is your chance to learn about Charity and Sandra.  What are their favorite Christmas memories? What would they be if they weren't educators? What is the best advice they received from their parents? Who are their professional superheroes?  Get ready to laugh! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Song at...

Marla Townsend is a speaker, consultant and coach to many of the most successful individuals, teams and organizations in the Birmingham, Alabama area and across the country. Since 1986, Marla has influenced thousands of lives and inspired them to hold themselves to a standard of excellence. In her softball coaching career, Marla received 6 Coach of the Year honors, is a member of 2 Hall of Fames,...

Charlie currently serves as the Department Chair of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Alabama State in Montgomery, Alabama. Charlie earned his Bachelor of Science degree in History from Georgia Southern; master’s in physical education from Georgia Southern, and his doctorate in health education from the University of Alabama. An all around good guy, we are excited to have Charlie on the...

Jonathan currently serves as the Health Education, Physical Education, & Adapted Physical Education Specialist at the Alabama State Department of Education. He joined us to talk about quality physical education, leadership, and professional service.