CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Elementary PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

21

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2017

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Holiday (Themed) Games/Activities, Instant Activities / Warm-Up Activities, Illinois PE Standards, SHAPE America Standards 

FUN FACT

Love music, but have never gone to a concert 

WHY I PRESENT

I love presenting because I enjoy sharing my passion for P.E. with others, meeting other teachers and paying it forward from all the great people who have helped me 

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Elementary PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

20

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2003

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Best Teaching Practices, Cross-Curricular, Curriculum, Danielson Framework (Teacher Evaluations), Instant Activities / Warm-Up Activities, Illinois PE Standards, SHAPE America Standards, Standards Based Grading Policies 

FUN FACT

I love traveling and everything PE 

WHY I PRESENT

I love bringing best practices to teachers all over Illinois. I have a passion for PE and I love to share that passion with others 

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Elementary PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

21

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2008

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Best Teaching Practices, Cross-Curricular, Curriculum, Health, Illinois PE Standards, Technology/Technology Integration 

FUN FACT

During my junior year of college, I competed in every track & field event from 60m indoors to the 10k outdoors and every jump, throw and vault! 

WHY I PRESENT

I believe every HPE teacher in Illinois should have access to professional development that is relevant to their roles!

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

High School PE Teacher, Department Chair

YEARS TEACHING

26

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

1999

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Curriculum, Danielson Framework (Teacher Evaluations), Illinois PE Standards, Social Emotional Learning, Advocacy/ School Code/ Law  

FUN FACT

I have seen over 300 concerts! 

WHY I PRESENT

I love presenting as it builds a community of professionals where we all learn from one another and share the great things we do for students

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

College PETE Professor

YEARS TEACHING

30

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2008

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Curriculum, SHAPE America Standards, Social Emotional Learning, Standards Based Grading Policies 

FUN FACT

Have coached varsity baseball for 25 years at four separate schools Galva, Kewanee, Brimfield, and U-High 

WHY I PRESENT

I love connecting with other educators and creating lines of communication while continuing to grow in the PE/Health profession

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Lead Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

25

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

1998

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Best Teaching Practices, Curriculum, Danielson Framework (Teacher Evaluations), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Social Emotional Learning   

FUN FACT

I have a twin sister who is also a physical educator 

WHY I PRESENT

When we learn from the knowledge and experiences of others, we can feel less isolated and more resolved to persevere in a difficult profession 

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

High School PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

21

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2008

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Curriculum, SHAPE America Standards, Standards Based Grading Policies  

FUN FACT

I am the 2024 IAHPERD State High School PE Teacher of the Year 

WHY I PRESENT

I love presenting because I love to connect with others who share the same passion...PE!! I also love sharing and discussing new curricula strategies, activities, and pedagogy 

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Elementary PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

25

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2000

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Best Teaching Practices, Cross-Curricular, Holiday (Themed) Games/Activities, Instant Activities / Warm-Up Activities, SHAPE America Standards, Social Emotional Learning 

FUN FACT

I was the drum major for the Phantom Regiment Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps in High School 

WHY I PRESENT

I love presenting because it brings out the passion I have for everything PE and Wellness, creating a professional community where we can learn from each other and celebrate the impactful work we do for our students 

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Middle School PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

32

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

2015

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Instant Activities / Warm-Up Activities, Team Building  

FUN FACT

I am also a cross country and track coach  

WHY I PRESENT

I enjoy presenting because I am passionate about what I do in my classes. I enjoy teaching, and learning from, other professionals

CURRENT TEACHING POSITION

Elementary PE Teacher

YEARS TEACHING

26

IAHPERD MEMBER SINCE

1999

SESSIONS & TOPICS

Assessments, Cross-Curricular, Instant Activities / Warm-Up Activities, SHAPE America Standards, Technology/Technology Intergration 

FUN FACT

I love comedy and dancing!  

WHY I PRESENT

I love presenting because I am super passionate about PE and making sure everyone who teaches it wants to KEEP teaching it!