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Keynote Speaker: Lucy Harris

Lucy Harris is a 13‑year‑old adaptive athlete and passionate advocate for disability inclusion. After a motor vehicle accident at age ten left her paralyzed, Lucy set out to prove that her athletic goals didn’t disappear—they simply changed direction. With determination and a competitive spirit, she has embraced adaptive sports and used her voice to educate others about accessibility, resilience, and the power of perseverance.

Since her injury, Lucy has explored a wide range of adaptive activities, including sled hockey, rock climbing, white‑water rafting, hiking, and even completing a 5K. Her current favorite sports include wheelchair basketball, skiing, cycling, racing, paddleboarding, swimming, and staying active through CrossFit.

Lucy frequently speaks to schools and community groups about adaptive athletics and disability rights, encouraging others to rethink what athletes look like. She believes every student deserves the opportunity to be seen as a competitor—not a spectator—and she works every day to help make that vision a reality.

Who we are: The Colorado Health and Physical Education Council is a collaborative network of district leaders committed to elevating Health and Physical Education across Colorado and beyond.

We exist to support educators through high-quality, standards-based professional learning that directly impacts student outcomes. Our work is grounded in best practices and focused on strengthening instruction, not just sharing activities.

We believe that meaningful Health and Physical Education goes develops the whole child through intentional instruction that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Our goal is to empower educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to create learning experiences that truly matter for students

What we do: Through collaboration with educators, health professionals, and community stakeholders, we design and facilitate professional learning experiences that model what effective Health and Physical Education should look like in practice.

Through our Colorado Summit and ongoing collaboration, we:

Provide standards-aligned professional development rooted in best practices
Focus on instructional strategies over isolated activities, ensuring learning transfers to the classroom
Emphasize learning goals, assessment, student voice, inclusion, and teacher growth
Support presenters in delivering intentional, high-quality learning experiences through coaching and preparation
Create engaging professional learning that is active, relevant, and directly connected to teaching and learning

Our sessions are designed so educators leave with strategies they can implement immediately to elevate student learning.

We are committed to making professional learning accessible, meaningful, and impactful, ensuring every educator walks away better equipped to support their students.