SHAPE America's Podcast - Professional Development for Health & Physical Education Teachers

We are joined by Daniel Ogunyemi from Burrell Behavioral Health. Daniel is a Learning, Development and Inclusion partner at Burrell Behavioral Health and focuses on advancing, expanding and improving behavioral health with a focus on inclusion. Daniel and Sean have partnered with young professionals and community leaders in promoting diversity and inclusion. Their conversation started with the imp...

The SHAPE America Podcast is back! Sean Nevills of Missouri is hosting and will be joined by guests that will discuss Physical Education, Health Education, Mental Health, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & More! Also be on the lookout for more shows, topics and episodes from the world of SHAPE America that will fill this feed

Listen in to our live interview with Collin Brooks, Michael Ginicola, Adam Mullis, and Ryan Armstrong as they talk shop on Gamification at SHAPE America’s National Convention & Expo in Tampa.

Hear this live recap of the 2nd Annual #PhysEdChopped Challenge, a social event and collaborative competition at #SHAPETampa! Eight teams of teachers competed in a three-round single elimination tournament. Each round (Instant Activity, Skill Lesson, and "You're Being Observed...") featured a wacky combination of PE equipment. The teams were expected to use all of the equipment to create a game or...

Winter break and the start of 2019 is the perfect time for teachers to reflect on the first half of their academic year. In this episode, podcast hosts Matt, Collin and Stephanie share what’s happening in their lives, in their classes, and professionally, outside of their classes. Listen in to hear reflections from health and physical educators — you just might relate!

In this episode, podcast co-host Matt Pomeroy interviews Kevin Tiller, physical education teacher at West Elementary School in Andover, MA, and 2015 MAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Listen in as Kevin shares what’s in his “Action Pack” — his goals for the year, new things he is adding to his curriculum or program, self-care, and how he reflects as an educator. Key discuss...

In this episode, podcast co-host Stephanie Sandino interviews Martha Lopez-Anderson, executive director of Parent Heart Watch. This national organization helps communities understand the true incidence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in youth, appraise risk factors, access preventative health care, apply life-saving skills, and advocate for sudden cardiac arrest prevention practices wherever youth...

In this episode, we're joined by three dynamic PE teachers representing different grade levels: MIchael Morris (elementary); Mark Foellmer (middle school); and Jo Baily (high school). Whether this is your first year teaching or your umpteenth year in the profession, you'll learn some new tricks during this podcast to help with classroom management. Key takeaways include: • Examples of daily classr...

If you are a preservice teacher, you won’t want to miss this episode! Listen in as podcast co-host Collin Brooks and a class of preservice teachers interview SHAPE America President Judy LoBianco. Key takeaways include: • Advice on preparing for your first job in health education or physical education; • Insight about what physical education administrators look for when interviewing candidates; •...

In this episode, Matt interviews physical educators Sarah Heidl and Stephanie Sandino. Listen in to learn how they got started in education, how they began their leadership journey, and how they got into leadership positions. Key takeaways include: • Insight about the different ways to enter leadership positions; • Examples of different leadership roles or opportunities for physical educators; • T...

The “Building an HPE Dynasty” series spotlights professionals within our field who have built a strong program from the ground up. In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Pangrazi, who worked with many physical educators to build a strong HPE program in Mesa, AZ. Bob has been an educator for more than 50 years. He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher and was a professor of physical education at...

In this episode, we’re joined by two leaders in health education: Claudia Brown, president of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, and Jamie Sparks, SHAPE America president-elect. Listen in to learn how Claudia and Jamie got started in education, how they began their leadership journey, and how they got into leadership positions. Key takeaways inclu...

For health and physical educators, summer is prime time for professional development! In this episode, Stephanie and Matt each share their Top 5 summer PD options. Learn about each and decide which ones are a good fit for your summer learning!

Summer is the perfect time for teachers to reflect on the previous academic year. In this episode, our podcast hosts each share three successes they had this year and three things they hope to improve next year. Listen in to hear reflections from health and physical educators — you just might relate!

In this episode — which originally aired in November 2016 — we’re joined by Jessica Shawley, National Board Certified physical educator and 2012 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Listen in to learn about Jessica’s experience as a teacher leader and hear segments from her teacher leadership audio reflection journal. Key takeaways include: • Insight about t...

In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Carter, SHAPE America senior program manager, and Dr. Shannon Michael, health scientist in the Division of Population Health, School Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listen in to learn why recess is so important and how you can advocate for a recess program in your school. Key takeaways include: • The academic, physica...

In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Carter, SHAPE America senior program manager, and Dr. Shannon Michael, health scientist in the Division of Population Health, School Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listen in to learn why recess is so important and how you can advocate for a recess program in your school. Key takeaways include: • The academic, physica...

In this episode, more health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including: • Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care; • Useful self-care methods and routines; • Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your ti...

In this episode, health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including: • Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care; • Useful self-care methods and routines; • Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your time, e...

Listen in as hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie discuss “grooving” with Michelle Hillier, movement education author, thought leader, and educator. Be prepared to move and groove! You’ll also learn which dance concepts can be brought into the groove model; how to inspire students and educators to have a lifelong love for dance; ways to incorporate dance into your curriculum; and how dance/groove can...

Listen in as hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie discuss “grooving” with Michelle Hillier, movement education author, thought leader, and educator. Be prepared to move and groove! You’ll also learn which dance concepts can be brought into the groove model; how to inspire students and educators to have a lifelong love for dance; ways to incorporate dance into your curriculum; and how dance/groove can...

Listen as many health and physical educators reflect on their experiences at the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, TN.

Listen as many health and physical educators reflect on their experiences at the SHAPE America National Convention in Nashville, TN.

Listen in as our panel of teachers has a deep discussion about nutrition education in health and PE. Learn about the most relevant nutrition topics to teach; good pedagogy for teaching nutrition; technology tools; and ways to engage parents in nutrition education.

Join Matt, Stephanie and Collin as they continue their live broadcasts from the exhibit hall at #SHAPENashville.