Havard Physical Education

Class overview

My main objective is for you to be physically active. I want you to have fun while being physically active. This is now our third year as a STEM Academy: This means that in addition to the fitness activities, movement exploration, and sports skills being taught in the gym the students will participate in various STEM activities throughout the year. We will also draw our activities from the CATCH Curriculum.

About me: I have taught for 16 years in Galena Park with fifteen of them at Havard Elementary as your Physical Education Teacher. I am also certified in special education (taught this for over 15 years) and in ESL. I have also taught at the University of Houston and at San Jacinto College. Additionally, I have published several articles in various journals, presented at various conferences and at a regional education service center, and have served as a peer reviewer for a research journal. My bachelor's degree is in education and my master's degree includes a double major in physical and special education. I am married with two boys. I enjoy playing music, reading, writing, camping, and hiking.

Soccer News: We fielded two teams last year (2025-2026) with one of the teams (4th and 5th graders) finishing second both in rankings and in the playoffs by reaching the finals. The league is a PTA-led organization, not an official district-sponsored league. If the league continues for the 2026-27 school year the tryouts will likely be held in late September, and the games beginning in mid- to late-October and lasting to late February or early March.. Last year we had 30 students trying out for 13 spots per team. The teams are the 3rd and 4th graders (orange team) and the 4th and 5th graders (blue team), provided the league continues for the 2026-27 school year.

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