Professional Development

NYS APHERD 2025

These photos were taken at the 2024 New York State AHPERD Conference held in Verona, NY. The certificate shown recognizes my participation in presenting my portfolio at the Portfolio Showcase. At this conference, I was honored to win the SUNY Cortland Beta Phi Epsilon Professional Development Award.

During the conference, I was able to present my research at the Research Poster Session. I presented Promoting Social Skills Through Sport: A School-University Partnership, where professionals were able to ask questions and learn about the research program I have been involved with for the past two years. This experience was truly impactful, as it allowed me to share meaningful work, receive valuable feedback from experts in the field, and build connections with educators and researchers who are passionate about promoting positive youth development.

KEn Demas Leadership Academy

These photos were taken at the 2025 Ken Demas Leadership Academy at Camp Lake Echo. I spent a weekend with 29 other students from across the state, engaging in team-building activities and learning from leadership presentations delivered by renowned professionals from New York State Association of Health and Physical Education Representatives (NYS AHPERD).

SHAPE Baltimore

These photos were taken at the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention in Baltimore, MD. This was my first time attending a Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Conference and it was an inspiring experience that offered valuable professional development and the opportunity to engage with innovative practices and passionate leaders in the field.

NYS APHERD 2024

These photos were taken at the 2024 New York State AHPERD Conference held in Verona, NY. The certificate shown recognizes my participation in presenting a workshop titled Cultivating Joy in PE: Meaningful Activities for PK-2 Learners, which I co-presented alongside several of my classmates. This experience allowed us to share engaging, developmentally appropriate strategies for promoting joy, inclusion, and meaningful movement experiences in early childhood physical education.

Phyllis Mcginley Teaching Fellowship

This was a presentation that I went to by Margaret Robelee for SUNY Cortland's Annual Phyllis Mcginley Teaching Fellowship. Margaret Presented "My PE Playlist: Meaningful Activites and Organizational Tips to Promote Physical Literacy".

This is a certificate for my position of Health 4 + 1 Representative for APEM Fall 2025.

This is a certificate is Finley's Amazing Future Professional Award given from NYS AHPERD.

This is my certification for Lifegaurd Managment for 2025-2027.

This is my certification for Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers, First Aid and Waterfront Skills for 2025-2027

This is my certification for Water Safety Instructor for 2025-2027.

This is my certification for Lifeguarding Instructor for 2025-2027.

This certificate is for First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor for 2026-2028.

This certificate is for my Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification for 2024-2026.

This certificate is for being a Teaching Assistant for School-Based Fitness Program.

This certificate is for being a Teaching Assistant for Aquatics.

This is a certificate for the Gopher Virtual PD on Level Up Activity Time in PE.

This is a certificate for the Gopher Virtual PD on Social Emotional Learning Ideas for Physical Education.

This is my award for being nominated into The National Society of Leadership and Success.

This is a certificate for the Gophers Virtual PD on small-sided games to enhance participation.

This is my certification of completing of Shape America's Roadmap of Adapted Physical Education.

This is my certification for my completion of the Inclusive STEPS Curriculum and Training modules.

This is my certification for my passing the Fundamental Movement Skill Practical Test at SUNY Cortland.

This certificate is for my membership on the Alliance of Physical Education Majors Club Active Member for the Fall 2024 semester.

This certificate recognizes the successful completion of the CARR (Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting) workshop required by New York State.

This certificate is for the successful completion of the Concussion in Sports workshop by the NFHS Learning Center for the CDC.

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