PE with Mr. Backes
Directory Information
Directory Information
Job Position: PE Teacher
Job Position: PE Teacher
Email: michaelb@psdschools.org
Email: michaelb@psdschools.org
Phone Number: 970-488-8448
Phone Number: 970-488-8448
Room Number: #400
Room Number: #400
About Me
About Me
Biographical Sketch:
Biographical Sketch:
I am a native to Colorado. I am happily married and have 5 boys, 3 dogs, and 2 cats.
I am a native to Colorado. I am happily married and have 5 boys, 3 dogs, and 2 cats.
Educational Background:
Educational Background:
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado. I am half way through my Masters degree in Educational Leadership.
I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado. I am half way through my Masters degree in Educational Leadership.
Why I enjoy teaching:
Why I enjoy teaching:
I realized at a young age that teaching was my natural skill set. I have always enjoyed helping kids learn. What fills me most about my job is that I can be a positive male role model. Each day brings happiness to me when I see students having fun, laughing, and treating others with kindness and respect while becoming life long movers.
I realized at a young age that teaching was my natural skill set. I have always enjoyed helping kids learn. What fills me most about my job is that I can be a positive male role model. Each day brings happiness to me when I see students having fun, laughing, and treating others with kindness and respect while becoming life long movers.
Interest & Hobbies:
Interest & Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. Whether it's hiking, trail running, biking, frisbee golf at city park, or strolling down Old Town there is always an adventure waiting!
I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors. Whether it's hiking, trail running, biking, frisbee golf at city park, or strolling down Old Town there is always an adventure waiting!
What I love about Olander:
What I love about Olander:
Olander Elementary is a wonderful school. The staff, students, and community are incredible. There is tremendous support and I feel blessed to be part of this team!
Olander Elementary is a wonderful school. The staff, students, and community are incredible. There is tremendous support and I feel blessed to be part of this team!
Favorite Quote:
Favorite Quote:
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.
William Blake
William Blake
Favorite Athlete:
Favorite Athlete:
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
Philosophy
Philosophy
Olander's Elementary PE curriculum is based on the State standards along with the PSD PE standards. K-2 learn locomotor, manipulative, and stability skills through a variety of organized games. 3rd-5th graders are introduced to teams sports and individual sports. I begin class with warm-up games and then pick leaders to lead the class in stretching/strength. After our warm-up, each class reads and reviews their Learning Target. Students take full ownership in their learning to be successful skilled movers.
Olander's Elementary PE curriculum is based on the State standards along with the PSD PE standards. K-2 learn locomotor, manipulative, and stability skills through a variety of organized games. 3rd-5th graders are introduced to teams sports and individual sports. I begin class with warm-up games and then pick leaders to lead the class in stretching/strength. After our warm-up, each class reads and reviews their Learning Target. Students take full ownership in their learning to be successful skilled movers.