TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information - PSAHPERD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information …………………………………………………………………………….…
PSAHPERD Alcohol Consumption Policy………………………………………….…….
Disclaimer Statements
Greetings
PSAHPERD President: Carl Keifer…………………………………………….……..
SHAPE America ED President: Ellen Benham……………………………………..………
SHAPE America President: Stephen Jefferies……..……………………………………...……
Convention Manager: Carol Korn ……………………...……………
PSAHPERD Leaders
Convention Planners………………………………………………………………………..
Executive Board ……………………………………………………………………………
Executive Committee……………………………………………………..…………..…….
Awards
Elmer B. Cottrell Memorial Award ……………………………………………..…………
Ethel G. Encke Service Award ……………………………………………………...……..
Professional Honor Awards …………………………………………………………………
Legislative Award ………………………………………………………………………….
Layman Award …………………………………………………………………………….
Emerging Leader Award …………………………………………………………………..
Health Education Teachers of the Year …………………………………………………..…
Physical Education Teachers of the Year .………………………………………………..…
Recreation Professional of the Year …………………………………………………..…..
Dance Teacher of the Year ………………………………………………………………….
HERitage Award …………………………………………………………………………..……
Heart Award ……………………………………………………………………………….
Convention Program Sessions
Thursday Sessions ……………………………………………………………………………..
Friday Sessions ……………………………………………………………………….……
Saturday Sessions ……………………………………………………………………..……
Sunday Meetings ……………………………………………………………………...……
Exhibits
Managers Greeting: Marcy Jack ……………………………………………………….…..
Exhibit Demonstration Schedule …………………………………………………….…….
Exhibitors ………………………………………………………………………………..…
Award Chronology ………………………………………………………...……………………….
Valley Forge Casino Resort Meeting Rooms …..…………………………
…Inside Front Cover
Overview and Coming Events …………………………………………………... Inside Back Cover
Map of County AHPERD Associations …………………………………………………Back Cover
General Information
Convention
Headquarters
Registration
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Act 48 Registration
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
New Jersey
New Jersey
7:00 – 10:00am
Noon – 2:00 pm
4:00 – 7:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
10:00 - Noon
1:15 – 7:00pm
8:00am- Noon
New Jersey
8:00 – 10:00am
Noon – 2:00pm
4:00 – 7:00 pm
7:00 – 9:00 am
10:00 – Noon
1:15 – 6:00 pm
8:00am -5:00pm
Exhibitors Reception
Thursday
Pennsylvania
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Exhibits
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Pennsylvania
5:00 – 6:30pm
10 am -5 pm
9 am – 2 pm
Silent Auction
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Pennsylvania
5:00 –6:00 pm
10 am - 5 pm
9 am -2 pm
Presider Check In
New Jersey
University Socials
Friday
New Jersey
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Violet Baumgardner
Scholarship Interviews
Saturday
Past President’s
Suite
9:30 am
Outstanding Future
Professional Interviews
Saturday
Past President’s
Suite
11:00am-1:00pm
Representative Assembly
Delegate Registration
Saturday
New Jersey
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Delegate Check In
Saturday
Laurel West
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Representative Assembly
Saturday
Dance Gala
Friday
All Convention Socials
Friday: DJ
Future Professionals
Friday
SAC Meeting
Business Meeting, Pizza
And Elections
Laurel East & West
2:00 – 4:00 pm
The Venue
7:30 – 9:00 pm
The Venue
10:00 – Midnight
North/South Ballroom
5:15 – 6:15pm
6:15 – 7:15pm
GREETINGS FROM THE PSAHPERD PRESIDENT
(Picture: Carl Keifer)
Welcome to the 94th Annual PSAHPERD convention at historic Valley Forge. I join Presidentelect Melanie Lynch, Past-President Cindy Allen, Executive Director Linda Woods Huber, all of the
Vice Presidents, and the rest of the Executive Board in welcoming you to this year’s convention.
The theme of the convention; “All for One, And One for All” connects All of the various areas of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and brings them together under One name,
PSAHPERD. I would like to thank all of the Vice-Presidents, committee chairs, and the local planning
committee who have worked so hard to bring us a great convention. This convention includes great
sessions, meetings, various socials, awards, a fantastic dance gala, networking with other professionals,
and your personal enjoyment. Please take some time out of your busy stay and visit the many vendors
in Exhibit Hall, you’ll be glad you did. While you are visiting the vendors don’t forget to thank them
for coming and helping to make this a memorable convention for ALL who attended.
This program will help you navigate around the property, the various session rooms, restaurants, and
all of the fantastic amenities this facility has to offer. Make sure you attend the General Session to
hear the keynote speaker, Rene Bidaud from Ropeworks, and celebrate with your colleagues as they
receive their awards for excellence in teaching. Saturday’s Cottrell Banquet will cap off a perfect
convention, you won’t want to miss this one. Have a wonderful time, take every opportunity to
network with all the professionals, attend the excellent programs, visit the exhibits, catch up with old
friends, and make some new ones as well.
The Convention Planning Teams, Executive Board, and myself are so appreciative of your support,
professionalism, and enthusiasm. As a result of your attendance, you will hopefully return to school
on Monday ready to face the rest of the year with new ideas you attained here at this year’s convention.
Thanks for attending,
Carl Keifer
President, 2015
PSAHPERD (Pennsyvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)
GREETINGS FROM THE SHAPE AMERICA
Stephen Jefferies (picture)
Dear Attendees:
Thank you so much for inviting me to join you at the PSAHPERD Convention here at the Valley Forge
Casino Resort! It is my pleasure to be here with you. As President of SHAPE America, I have the
privilege of traveling across the country to hear first-hand what is on the minds of health and physical
education teachers. I am constantly impressed with your commitment and determination to empower
your students with the skills, knowledge and desire to enjoy healthy, meaningful physically activity for
a lifetime. It is this nation-wide vision that SHAPE America is expressing through its commitment to
“50 Million Strong by 2029.”
I look forward to meeting all of you and getting your opinions about the current state of the profession
and how SHAPE America can assist you in your daily work. There is so much that our national and
state professional associations can achieve through working together.
You are absolutely critical to the health of today’s 50 million school-age students. I look forward to
hearing your ideas for getting your school, school district and state involved in reaching our 50 Million
Strong goal.
Have a wonderful convention! Please come up and introduce yourself!
Best Regards,
Steve Jefferies
SHAPE America President 2015-2016
GREETINGS FROM SHAPE AMERICA -EASTERN DISTRICT
Ellen Benham-picture
Dear PSAHPERD Members,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Annual PSAHPERD Conference in Valley Forge on
behalf of the Eastern District. With each conference that is planned, the committee works hard to
bring you exciting, innovative and interactive sessions that broaden your knowledge base about what a
quality physical education program should look like. This year is no exception. Be prepared to be
amazed. Don’t sit back and just listen to the presenters, but get up and participate! As Physical
Educators we love to move and we learn by moving. So be an active attendee.
While you are here, learn more about how you can become member of your State Association. We all
have special gifts that we should share with our colleagues. Be a presenter, be a presider, join a
committee. Whatever it is, get involved at the next level. You will find it very rewarding, it will grow
your network and help you become a better professional.
Advocate for our profession with your colleagues in your schools. Show them how a quality physical
education and health education program helps students to develop and learn better in their classes. We
should all be working together to educate the Whole Child and PE and Health should be the
foundation. Don’t just sit in your room, get out there and be a part of what is going on in your schools.
Then take the lead.
We are at a critical time for our professions to get the recognition we deserve. Many legislators are
looking at why we are asking to be listed as a core subject. So tell them, show them why. We all need
to work together to advocate for the recognition we deserve.
Enjoy the conference. Collect as many ideas as you can, even if they seem far-fetched or impossible to
do in your school. The sky is the limit. The only thing holding you back, is you. So go for it!
Be Well,
Ellen Benham
Interim President, SHAPE America- Eastern District
(Logo for SHAPE America like above but the one used last year that had eastern district written on the
bottom)
PSAHPERD INFORMATION
Executive Director:
Linda Woods Huber
202 East Third Avenue
Lititz, PA. 17543
E: Mail:
Homepage:
(717) 627-1176 (Phone)
(717) 627-4808 (FAX)
[email protected]
http://www.psahperd.org
Extending opportunities to HPERD Professionals throughout the state!
GUIDELINES FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AT PSAHPERD FUNCTIONS
Approved by Executive Committee (01 October 1994)
PSAHPERD recognizes the role of health, physical education, recreation, dance and athletic educators to
provide leadership in the maintenance of healthful habits.
PSAHPERD recognizes, encourages, and expects that alcohol use at all Association functions will be within the
bounds of the law.
PSAHPERD recognizes the responsibility of the student section advisor and officers to educate student members
about alcohol abuse, and to prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages at student functions.
Therefore, the consumption of alcoholic beverages will be:
 monitored
 limited to areas where it is served
 limited to individual servings
 served only to those of legal age
This policy shall be shared with all who schedule social activities in conjunction with PSAHPERD events (local
associations, affiliates, universities/ colleges, corporations, agencies, etc.) PSAHPERD will not be responsible
for the failure of these entities to comply with the provisions of this policy.
Disclaimer Statement
“The Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, or veteran status in the treatment of participants in, access to, or content of
its programs and activities.”
WELCOME FROM THE CONVENTION MANAGER
(Picture Carol Korn)
Carol Korn
Convention Manager
CONVENTION PROGRAM PLANNERS (NO PICTURE)
Convention Manager
Carol Korn
Banquet
Maureen Cunningham
Treasurer
Charles Hungerford
Records
Karen Barbati
Coordinator
Todd Bedard
Photographer
Randy Davidson
Registration
Linda Woods Huber
Convention Program
Judy Conroy
Publicity
Paige Kress
Demonstrations
Marcy Jack
Exhibits
Marcy Jack
Hospitality/Entertainment
Carol Korn
Student Activities
Kevin Avery and Eric Childs
West Chester University Student Intern Team: Bryant Miller, Jayona Allen, Daniel Crim,
Sarah Hunsberger, Brandon Avery, Taylor Ciatto, Michael Smith, Erin Scheno
Silent Auction
Holly Boda – Sutton
Silent Auction Assistants from Indiana University of PA: Cassandra Eagan, Victoria Ivory, Leah
Gardner, Arica Zentner, Michelle Ackerman, Andrea Sanders
Disclaimer Statement
The PSAHPERD encourages the exchange of diverse opinions. The ideas presented
during the PSAHPERD convention do not necessarily reflect the PSAHPERD’s official position on the
issues. PSAHPERD assumes no responsibility for any statement as fact or opinion presented at the
PSAHPERD convention, nor does acceptance of advertising or exhibits imply endorsement of any
products or services by the PSAHPERD. If you object to products, services, or practices that have been
promoted at the PSAHPERD convention, please inform the specific exhibitors and/or presenters with
whom you disagree. You are also encouraged to extend your compliments to those whom you feel
provided a product or presentation of exceptional quality. Individuals participating in convention
activities do so voluntarily, and thereby assume any and all risks involved by that participation.
PSAHPERD
Executive Committee (picture): Top Left
First Row: Executive Director: Linda Huber
President: Carl Keifer
President Elect: Melanie Lynch
Past President: Cindy Allen
Parliamentarian: Margie Wuestner
Vice Presidents: (picture)
Recreation: Gene White
Physical Education: Dave Schmidt
Dance: Lindsey Grove
Missing from Picture
Sport and Athletics: Brittany Pikur
Health: Phil Dlugolecki
Future Professional Officers and Advisors (picture)
Advisor: Michael Kostick
President Elect: Erin McDonough
Missing from Picture
President: Amanda Thompson
Vice President: Justin Schmiedel
Advisors: Kevin Avery and Eric Childs
Executive Board: (picture) List names under Executive Board
Composition of Executive Board: Executive Director, Elected Officials and the following Committees
Chairs
Finance
Ray Rothbardt
Nominations
Rick Stevenson
Adapted Activities
Darlene Anderson
Structure and Function:
Judy Conroy
Aquatics
Michael Kostick
Convention Management
Carol Korn
Convention Program
Judy Conroy
Early Childhood
Betty Ann Fish
Fitness
Christine Brett
Research
Shelly Klinek
Special Projects
Linda Miller
Technology
Joanne Leight
Advocacy
Bev Martin
Liaison to Locals
Sam Ellis
Professional Outreach
Jeffrey Jacobs
Social Justice
Jennifer Rudella
Publications
Ray Rothbardt
Web Editor
Todd Bedard
Parliamentarian
Margie Wuestner
Jump Rope /Hoops for Heart Colleen Wegimont, Nichol Murray
PA SHAPE-ED Liaison(s)
Cindy Allen and Gene White
Awards
Fran Cleland Donnelly
Supervision and Coordination
Beth DeLay
Professional Preparation and Certification
Caroline Kuchinski
Adult Development and Lifestyle Management
Laura Borsdorf
Vice President Elect
Past Vice President
Health: Ryan Zehren
Health: Hannah Brewer
Physical Education: Jessica Peconi Cook
Physical Education: Deborah Lawlor
Recreation: Todd Yatchyshyn
Recreation: Mike Jackson
Dance: Meghan Wilson
Dance: Sarah Brown
Sport &Athletics: James Boyd
Sport & Athletics: Peter Brough
ELMER B. COTTRELL AWARD
Picture: Kathryn Virginia “Ginny” Ward
The Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
(PSAHPERD) is pleased to honor Kathryn Virginia “Ginny” Ward as the 2015 recipient of the Elmer
B. Cottrell Award, which is PSHPERD’s highest honor. Ginny is a graduate of Slippery Rock
University as well as obtaining a Master of Education Degree from West Chester University. She is
recently retired from North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pa. after teaching and coaching for 35
years. In addition to teaching at North Penn she served as the Concerns Affecting Today’s Youth Peer
Educators Advisor, department chair, Key Club Advisor, and head lacrosse coach. Currently, Ginny
is serving as a Collaborative Manager for Fizika Group and is owner and president of Discover Nature
Consultants in Schwenksville, Pa.
Ginny’s service to PSAHPERD has been far-reaching and diverse. Ginny has been a member of
PSAHPERD for the past 41 years and has served on the PSAHPERD Executive Board for over 30
years. As an Executive Board member, Ginny served as President and Past President, VP for Health,
VP for Physical Education, VP for DGWS, VP and President of SED, and SED Secretary. She has
served as chair of several PSAHPERD committees; Operating Codes, PEPI, Fitness, Credentials,
PELIFE, Structure and Function, Personnel Evaluations, Scholarships, and Sponsorships.
Additionally, she served as an active member of a number of committees; Applied Strategic Plan,
Aquatics, Convention Planning, Constitution and Bylaws, International Relations, Grassroots, Journal
Advertising, Legislative, Social Justice, Special Projects, PELIFE, and the PELIFE Assessment
Project. She has also been an active member of the Eastern District of SHAPE America. In ED of
SHAPE America she served as VP for Health and on their Council for Conventions and the Local
Convention Committee.
For her commitment and dedication to PSAHPERD and to the profession, Ginny has received
numerous awards and recognitions including the SED-PSAHPERD Phil Maguire Outstanding
Professional Award, PSAHPERD Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, PSAHPERD
Presidential Award, and the PSAHPERD Honor Award.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending in-depth conversation with friends and family, traveling,
sculling, gardening, birding, camping, biking, golfing, and communing with nature. She also enjoys
reading historical novels, writing poetry, baking, photography, singing and dancing when no one is
around, and any Phillies win….is icing on the cake. Mostly she attempts to appreciate all the blessings
that have been bestowed on her and growing in the here and now, while reflecting on the past and
cherishing the hope of tomorrow.
Congratulations Ginny Ward, the 2015 Elmer B. Cottrell Award recipient.
ETHEL G. ENCKE SERVICE AWARD
Picture: Kimberley Razzano
Dr. Kimberley A. Razzano is an Associate Professor and Department Chair for the Department of
Health Studies at East Stroudsburg University, where she has initiated her career in higher education in
2003. She received her B.S. from Springfield College in School Health Education, her Masters of
Public Health from East Stroudsburg University, and her PhD in Human Development/Health
Promotion from Marywood University. Her previous teaching experience was at the middle and high
school level in health education with a focus in curriculum development until she joined the faculty at
ESU full time. Her responsibilities include serving as department chair, teaching graduate and
undergraduate courses in pedagogy in Health Education and public health, supervising student
teachers, the development of a new Masters in Health Education online graduate program, and service
to the university. She also created the Health component of the Professional Development School
along with her colleagues, and oversees the school health program. Dr. Razzano was named
PSAHPERD’s 1998 K-12 Health Education Teacher of the Year, 2007 Teacher of the Year in Health
at the University level. She was also recognized as AAHPERD Eastern District’s Outstanding
Professional for 1999, in 2009 received PSAHPERD’s Professional Honor Award and in 2010 she
received Outstanding Professor in Health from Eastern District of SHAPE America. She has served on
the Executive board since 1993as the hospitality chair, research chair, Vice-President for Health in
2000 and 2009, sponsorship chair and then president in 2012. Dr. Razzano has spent a lot her time
traveling to schools in Pennsylvania assisting schools in writing standard based units of instruction in
health education as well as program assessment and rubric development and in sexuality education
where she has done most of her research. She has presented over 75 presentations at the state, regional
and national level. Service is a passion of Kim’s but likes to do things at a grandiose level. Her most
memorable area of service was during her presidential year for PSAHPERD in 2012. The Capital to
Capitol ONE Ride which was a 153 mile cycle trip from Harrisburg PA to our nation’s Capital. The
goal of this project was to raise awareness and money toward the prevention of childhood obesity and
increased physical activity among the k-12 population. The project was so successful that it was again
implemented in 2013. Between both rides, over 100 people were involved as riders, support staff, and
volunteers. This project was a huge commitment for all involved as it challenged, your body, mind and
spirit. Between both rides over 10,000 dollars was raised and is now being used for schools and
community agencies to apply for grants to implement physical activity and healthy eating programs
toward obesity prevention. This could never have been obtained without all the support from those
involved especially Linda Huber and project director Kelly Boyd. In addition, Kim’s other passion in
service is cancer research and animal rescues. This service is combined in her volunteerism at an
annual “Fun Dog Show” where she has been described as the goofy outspoken, yet entertaining
Emcee. This annual event now in its 11th year is a day to celebrate all dogs and raise money toward
cancer prevention.
PSAHPERD is proud to award, Dr. Kimberley Razzano with the Ethel G. Encke Service Award.
PROFESSIONAL HONOR AWARD
Picture: Cynthia “CJ” Freeman
Cynthia (CJ) has been a health, physical education and wellness teacher/network leader in the School
District of Lancaster for the past 18 years. She earned her undergraduate degree in health and physical
education from West Chester University in West Chester, PA, her Master’s degree in Health Education
from Penn State University, her supervisory certification in Curriculum and Instruction from
Millersville University, and her principal certification from Immaculata University.
CJ’s professional timeline in the School District of Lancaster (SDoL) and her health and physical
educational career are noteworthy. It encompasses a wide array of endeavors/activities, all in an effort to
educate students, adults and individuals in her surrounding community with the knowledge and skills to
become both physically and healthy literate individuals.
She has served in a variety of capacities including; playing a vital role in receiving and implementing
numerous health and physical education grants, including two PEP Grants, implementing adapted
physical education in SDoL, presenting at health and physical education workshops and conferences,
revising the health and physical education curriculum, facilitating annual health fairs, playing a large
role in writing and updating the wellness policy, and has been as active member of SDoL’s wellness
committee, amongst others.
During her tenure, she was also honored as the 2003 Physical Education Elementary Teacher of the
Year. CJ published a variety of wellness newsletters and also an article in the Journal of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She worked as an adjunct professor at West Chester
University where CJ taught a required majors course in Elementary Physical Education Curriculum &
Instruction. She also participated in “Speak out for Healthy Kids Day” in Harrisburg. Most recently, CJ
created and facilitated the Lancaster-Lebanon Health, Physical Education and Wellness Conferences.
This is one of the many community partnerships CJ has created in the Lancaster area. She experiences
great personal and professional satisfaction in being a health and physical educator and reaching out to
the available resources in the community. She truly enjoys working with and sharing her passion.
Cynthia J. Freeman is certainly deserving of a 2015 PSAHPERD Professional Honor Award.
PROFESSIONAL HONOR AWARD
Picture: Coleen McNamara
Coleen McNamara graduated from West Chester University with a B.S. in Health and Physical
Education in 1990 and M.S. in Sports Administration in 2001. She attended The Governor’s Institute
for Health, Safety and Physical Education at Slippery Rock University in 2008.
Currently Coleen retains a membership in Shape America and PSAHPERD and she served as the
President of the Southeastern District Local Association (SED) of PSAHPERD for the 2014-15 school
year. Coleen edits the e-newsletter that is currently distributed to HPE member professionals in the
SED, contributed an article to the Pulse Newsletter 2013 Summer edition, and a lesson plan to PE
Central in 2011.
Coleen has taught physical education and health for 18 years, coaching numerous sports along the way.
In 2002 she was given the Ben Champion Excellence in Education award while working as an adapted
physical education teacher at the Pathway School in Norristown, PA.
Currently Colleen is in her ninth year of teaching at Collegium Charter School in Exton, PA, where she
has enjoyed great support promoting the elementary physical education and health programs.
In 2009 Coleen made a presentation to building principal, Mrs. Maggie Mraz, on the Action Based
Learning Lab. The result was approval to pilot one daily physical education class in 2010 combining
Action Based Learning with a standards-based physical education model. The program was so well
received that it was renewed for the next three school years. Utilizing a daily PE and music model
generously shared by Titusville Physical Education teacher Jen Mowrey, between 2011 and 2014, with
the assistance of colleague Jamie (McComb) Batty, 26 all-day kindergarten classes had both physical
education and music each and every day! Students, teachers, parents, administrators all loved having
physical education (and music) every day!
Coleen currently serves as co-coordinator of a Jump Rope for Heart program that raised over $43,000
last year and that will be recognized with the 2015 Heart Award. She was the grant writer and school
representative awarded the AAHPERD National Jump Rope for Heart Grant in 2013.
Coleen served as curriculum writer for standards based K-2 physical education and 2nd and 3rd grade
health curriculums and worked for many years as the healthy lifestyles building chair promoting
healthy eating and exercise to students through events like Apple Crunch Day, Go for the Greens, a
Movement Moment, Let’s Move in School, and the Fun and Fit Challenge. Coleen has also serves as
mentor to several new HPE teachers at Collegium and numerous undergraduate student teachers from
West Chester University. Ms. Coleen McNamara is certainly deserving of a 2015 PSAHPERD
Professional Honor Award.
LEGISLATIVE AWARD
Picture: Representative Tim Briggs
Representative Tim Briggs is the 2015 recipient of the Pennsylvania State Association For Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Legislative Honor Award.
Representative Briggs is a 1992 graduate of West Chester University where he earned a Bachelor
of Arts degree. He received his juris doctor from Temple School of Law in 2004. He was elected a
state representative in 2009. His legislative district (149th) covers part of Montgomery County,
including King of Prussia and areas extending southeast. He currently serves on the Appropriations,
Environmental Resources and Energy, Judiciary, Professional Licensure and Transportation
committees.
Representative Briggs was selected for the Legislative Honor Award for introducing legislation
addressing issues in health, physical education and athletics. In 2011, he introduced House Bill 1795
which contained many points supporting quality health education and physical education. The bill also
supported components of the State Board of Education’s Chapter 12 draft, which was passed but never
adopted. Although House Bill 1795 never came to the floor for a vote and consequently expired,
Representative Briggs did not give up. Early in 2015, he reintroduced the bill as House Bill 885, the
Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Act, which is currently in the House Education Committee.
Representative Briggs is also the author of the Safety in Youth Sports Act, which was signed into law
in 2012. This legislation set new requirements for the Departments of Health and Education aimed at
preventing serious head injuries in student athletes and raising awareness of how to deal with
concussions. Also in 2012, Representative Biggs was integral to the passage of the Equity in
Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure law which strengthens the reporting requirements for high schools,
junior highs and middle schools to ensure they are in compliance with Title IX regulations.
Representative Briggs has also introduced legislation addressing anti bullying (HB416), radon
testing in schools (HB417) and the designation of March as National Athletic Training Month
(HR108).
Due to his perseverance in drafting legislation addressing issues in health, physical education and
athletics, PSAHPERD is honored to select Representative Tim Briggs as the recipient of the 2015
Legislative Honor Award.
LAYMAN HONOR AWARD
Picture: Martha Harris
Martha Lester Harris is an accomplished entrepreneur in both the public and private sectors. In 2009,
she co-founded Fizika Group, LLC, a professional development firm that offers proven methods and
resources to increase student engagement in learning. Previously, Martha co-founded InnerLink, Inc., a
software development company in Lancaster that provides electronic health records for school nurses.
Since 2005, Martha has worked closely with PSAHPERD to promote quality health and physical
education for all students in Pennsylvania. Under her leadership, Fizika created the Active Learning
Specialist Course to help teachers create enriched learning environments that encourage daily physical
activity and critical thinking skills. In September, 2015, Martha was named CEO of the YWCA
Lancaster, a 126 year old organization devoted to empowering women and eliminating racism. She
looks forward to re-envisioning the health and wellness agenda of the YWCA, which provides
childcare from infants to toddlers, before and after school care for elementary students, residential
housing for women and children, sexual assault prevention counseling and anti-racism training, Martha
has worked for two Pennsylvania governors, Ridge and Thornburgh and the late Senator John Heinz.
Following graduation from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in 1987 she created the
Southwestern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. She served for five years in the Ridge
Administration as a Deputy Secretary of DCED where she helped create Pennsylvania's workforce
investment system. In 2005, Governor Rendell named Martha a Distinguished Daughter of
Pennsylvania. She earned a BA from Dickinson College in 1977. Martha and her husband Randolph J.
Harris are the proud parents of Kathryn Elise Harris, Alvernia University – class of 2015 and Amanda
Harris Eden, a public relations executive who is married to a Methodist minister, Rev. Christopher
Eden, pastor of Boehm’s United Methodist Church in Willow Street, PA. The Edens have three
daughters, Maria, age 11, Lucia, age 9, and Anya, age 7 and a son Sebastian, age 1 and a half years
old.
Martha Lester Harris’s achievements are worthy of the 2015 PSAHPERD Layman Honor Award.
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Picture: David Wachob
Congratulations to David Wachob for being the 2015 PSAHPERD Past Presidents’ Emerging Leader
Award Winner. This award recognizes an outstanding young professional who has less than 10 years
experience, yet exemplifies professionalism and outstanding leadership in Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, Dance or other related fields of study (Athletics, Administration, Exercise Science, Sport
Management, etc.).
David Wachob is currently a faculty member and program coordinator for the undergraduate Health
and Physical Education Teacher Education Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). In
addition to his teaching duties, he is also the director of the IUP Homeschool Physical Education
Program that provides quality physical education to over 100 local homeschool-students.
Prior to his appointment at IUP, David worked as a health and physical education teacher at a school
for incarcerated adolescent males. While there, he developed an outstanding leadership program that
provided his students with skills and training necessary to be gainfully employed when returning
home. Some of these trainings included CPR/FA, lifeguarding, sport safety/coaching, and basic
exercise physiology. Through the work of this exemplary program, David’s students were able to gain
employment at YMCA’s, water parks, golf courses, and scholastic sports teams, helping to keep them
positively engaged and off the streets.
David has served PSAHPERD with distinction since 2004, joining as an undergraduate student.
During that time, he has presented at convention; published in the State Journal; sat as a student
delegate for IUP; was a recipient of the Outstanding Future Professional Award; served as IndianaArmstrong Counties Chapter Vice President for Recreation and currently as Chapter President; and
served as Vice President for Recreation on the Executive Board.
Congratulations David Wachob, recipient of the 2015 Past President’s Emerging Leader Award.
HEALTH TEACHER OF THE YEAR
K-12 Ryan Stetler
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After graduating from West Chester University in 2008, Ryan Stetler has spent the past 8 years
teaching Health and Physical Education at Quakertown High School in Bucks County. During that
time, Ryan has promoted health and wellness in the classroom by procuring a grant from the Liquor
Control Board to bring an Alcohol Education program to his students, along with writing and
instructing Qukertown’s first ever Cyber Health course. Outside the classroom, Ryan has served as
club advisor for the Class Council, Badminton, Ultimate Frisbee, and Ski Clubs, head-coached
Quakertown’s cross country team, and coordinated Quakertown’s first ever Biggest Loser competition
amongst staff members. In 2012 Ryan was named Southeastern District’s Young Professional of the
Year, as well as joining PSAHPERD’s Executive Board with the role of VP-Elect for Health. Ryan has
spoken at in-service days within Bucks and Chester Counties and presented health sessions at each of
the past 5 PSAHPERD state conventions.
Congratulations Ryan, recipient of the 2015 K-12 Health Education Teacher of the Year.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Elementary: Ron Nichols
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Ron Nichols has been teaching Health and Physical Education in the Deer Lakes School District for the past
seven years. Currently, he teaches at Curtisville Primary Center, the school district’s K-2 building.
Though he teaches Health and Physical Education, Nichols thinks of himself as more of a wellness educator
who can use his expertise in fitness and nutrition to help not only his students and their families but also his
colleagues.
One of Nichols’ initiatives is called “Kids of Steel.” Over the past three years more than 300 Deer Lakes
students have participated in the before school program which encourages them to be more physically active
during school and as an extra-curricular activity as well. As a reward for all of their hard work, students are
then invited to run the final mile of the program as part of the annual Kids Pittsburgh Marathon. Nichols also
hosts an annual “Get Moving Night” for his students and their families. That program focuses on the fun of
fitness and it teaches them healthy activities they can do at home.
Nichols said he was humbled by the news of this award and believes that his holistic approach to wellness is a
major part of his success. “I teach a different kind of physical education to my students than maybe their
parents and grandparents received,” said Nichols. “I concentrate on teaching my students not only the physical
skills they’ll need to succeed but I also spend a lot of time educating them on why they are learning various
skills and how they can use those tools and that information to be healthy and active for the rest of their lives.”
Nichols is quick to point out that he is far from alone in his approach. “There are an awful lot of Health and
Physical Education professionals throughout the state who are just as dedicated as I am and who share my
passion with regard to student wellness,” said Nichols. “However, for whatever reason they were not nominated
for this year’s award. I think of this recognition as an acknowledgement of the great work all of those men and
women are doing every single day and the difference they are making in their students’ lives.”
Nichols lives in Bakerstown, PA with his wife Amy, son Ryland and daughter Addilyn
Congratulations, Ron Nichols PSAHPERD’s 2015 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Middle School: Heather Krehlik
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For the past 16 years, Mrs. Krehlik has been a Physical Education teacher in the Derry Area School
District, Derry, Pennsylvania. She has been the Middle School Physical Education teacher the last 10
years encompassing new and innovative strategies to effectively promote health and physical fitness
amongst her students. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. In addition to her teaching commitments she organizes
annual dodge ball tournaments, raising money for different charities, annual all school 2 vs 2
volleyball tournaments, hoops for heart fundraisers and staff wellness activities. Currently, Mrs.
Krehlik is Derry Area School District’s Physical Education department chairperson K-12. Last year
she started the MS ski club and has been a team member for the Student Assistance Program. For the
past 5 years she has worked with the community securing sponsors to support the schools bullying
prevention program, providing a t-shirt for every student in the Middle School. Throughout her
teaching experience she has coached volleyball and soccer. Mrs. Krehlik holds her Bachelor’s degree
from North Dakota State University and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from
Gannon University.
Heather Krehlik, recipient of the 2015 Physical Education Middle school Teacher of the Year Award
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Secondary: Julie Groft
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Mrs. Julie Groft is currently in her 25th year as a Health & Physical Education Teacher. The past 23
years have been at Garden Spot High School in the Eastern Lancaster County School District.
During her PE career, she has created many exciting learning opportunities for her students. One year
she trained a tenth grade class to run a 5K for the Arthritis Foundation and then they participated in the
race together on a snowy, wet day. She has started faculty Fridays at her school with the Competitive
Lifetime Physical Activities PE class (11th and 12th grade students) where teachers who have a prep
can participate in the physical activities with the students. She helps organize a fitness day for the
students where a variety of instructors come in and students sign up for the activity they want to do.
Fifteen years ago, she started an Anatomy & Physiology course at GSHS. This has become a popular
class for those students interested in a medical career. The course requires rigor of study and prepares
students for college courses in the same subject field. She has a wall in her classroom that reads
“Where are they now?” and it has former anatomy students and where they are in the medical field.
Students often email her to thank her for the dedication she has to the teaching field.
In addition to her classes, Mrs. Groft does many other school climate and culture activities. She runs an
assembly called “Challenge of the Classes” for all of the high school. This event has grown and
become a tradition at GSHS and part of homecoming week. She has been in charge of the Elanco
Coordinated School Health Council for the past 15 years. In this position she has organized events for
the district and surrounding community such as Mini Relays, Paint/Zombie Races, Got Milk Programs,
Duathlon, Family Game Night, Family Movie Night and many more. Three years ago she became the
wellness director for the staff of the Elanco school district. She creates monthly challenges for the
staff members each year. She has also been involved with the health risk assessments for every staff
member.
In the area of professional development and leadership, she presents at in-service days at her school
and most recently organized a wellness in-service for the entire district. She has been very active in
presenting workshops at local and state levels. For these efforts, she received the Lancaster – Lebanon
High School PE Teacher of the year in 2012.
Congratulations Julie Groft, PSAHPERD’s 2015 Secondary Teacher of theYear
RECREATION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Therapeutic: Chuck and Madeline Constantine Picture
Chuck Constantine is the Facilitators Director/Caretaker at Stony Acres; a 119 acre
wildlife/recreational facility affiliated with East Stroudsburg University, and has worked there for the
last 26 years. Chuck has a BS and M ED in Movement Studies and Exercise Science from ESU. He
has been involved with the challenge course as an Instructor for the past 33 years. Chuck is an ACCT
(Association of Challenge Course Technology) certified Challenge Course Manager. He is a member
of ACCT, AEE (Association of Experiential Education) and the advisor for the Outings Club at ESU.
Madeline Constantine is the Program Director for Stony Acres and has worked there for the past 33
years. She has a BA in Environmental Education and an M ED in Health and Physical Education from
ESU. Madeline is an ACCT certified Challenge Course Manager and a member of ACCT, AEE and
the advisor for the women’s rugby club team and the men’s ice hockey club team at ESU. In 2014
Madeline received the Helen G Brown Honor Award which recognizes an ESU graduate whose
accomplishments have brought honor to the University and pride to its alumni.
Stony Acres is part of the ESU Student Activity Association Inc., an affiliate organization of ESU.
The primary purpose of Stony Acres is to serve as a recreation site and field campus for the students,
faculty and staff of ESU in support of the Institution’s educational and service mission. Stony Acres
strives to administer facilities, programs, and services that encourage the pursuit of outdoors
recreational activity, promote CO-curricular involvement, foster leadership development, and provide
social opportunities. Stony Acres provides similar opportunities, on a lease basis, for community and
business organizations. The property offers a climbing tower, 40 element challenge course, rustic
cabins, lodge, pond, hiking trails and several types of outdoor recreation including but not limited to;
canoeing, fishing, disc golf, volleyball, orienteering, and camping. During the winter months snow
shoeing, cross country skiing, and ice skating are also offered. Through the years Madeline and Chuck
have hosted polar bear plunges, mud/zombie runs, buddy fitness challenges, survivor programs, winter
triathlon and other unique recreational endeavors. They are the directors of the Stony Acres Quest
Program, a 3 ½ day outdoor experiential program for ESU incoming freshmen and transfer students
that takes place at the beginning of the school year. This program is designed to ease the transition to
collegiate life, help students set goals and provides opportunities to boost their self-efficacy, promote
teamwork, and make new friends before school starts. Additionally, Madeline and Chuck are the CoDirectors of the Stony Acres Challenge Course. Together they have trained 100’s of challenge course
facilitators at Stony Acres and have also facilitated trainings at other facilities. They have a wide range
of experience facilitating groups ranging in age from elementary to adults including corporate,
university and K-12 school groups, teacher in-service programs, staff development programs, sport
teams, boy scout and girl scout troops, church groups, and college classes in leadership, psychology,
recreation, business management, public speaking, and teacher education to name a few.
PSAHPERD is proud to present Chuck and Madeline Constantine with the 2015 Therapeutic
Recreation Professional of the Year Award.
DANCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
K-12 Jennifer Caputo – Pietrobone Picture
Jennifer Caputo-Pietrobone is currently a Health, PE and Dance teacher at Wilson High School in
West Lawn, PA. She achieved her undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education with a
minor in Dance Education from West Chester University, and her master degree in Urban Education
from Alvernia University. While at Wilson High School, Jennifer has developed and implemented
physical education (including dance level 1 and 2) classes for 600+ high school students, organized
annual Fundraising events to secure budgets for the High School Dance Team, mentored for West
Chester University Physical Education Student Teachers (full time and part time), assisted the Spirit
Committee and lead faculty fun initiatives including the Faculty Dance Team for student
entertainment/school spirit/morale, and has been the choreographer for the Theatre Company Musicals
and summer theatre camps. Jennifer has also been a dance Team Director and Choreographer for 8
years, choreographer for Theatre Company Musicals for 5 years, choreographer for Theatre Company
Youth Summer Theatre Camp 2 years, group Fitness Zumba Instructor, director of Academy of
Movement Dance Studio and Cheer Gym, professional Dancer for the Philadelphia Kixx, , professional
Dancer for the Philadelphia 76ers, director and Choreographer for the Fightin Phils Dance Team and
Diamond Divas Youth Dance Team, camp staff for the 76ers Summer Dance Camp, camp Staff for
PSSHE Rising Jr Program (West Chester University), and the activities coordinator for the Berks
County Juvenile Detention Center. Jennifer is a member of PSAPHPERD and has presented at
PSAHPERD conventions. Her significant achievements in the fields dance are WCU Division II Dance
Team Captain and Choreographer 1999-2001, MISL Philadelphia KIXX Dance Team Member 20012003, NBA Philadelphia 76ERS Dance Team Member 2003-2005, Sixers Dance Team Youth Camp
Staff Member and Choreographer, Boyertown Health and Physical Education Workshop Attendee,
Conestoga Valley Dance Inservice Presenter, YNOT Choreographers award, director of the Reading
Fightins Dance Team, choreographed Fightins Flash Mob featured on SYTYCD 2013 National Dance
Day, graduated 10+ Dance team members to NFL, NBA, AIFL, PSAHERD Conference Presenter,
Sixers Alumni Reunion half time performer, Owner and Director of Academy of Movement LLC
Dance Studio and Cheer Gym, received National Choreography Award at True Talent National Dance
Competition, earned 12 Studio First Place National Dance Titles for July 2015. Jennifer has also been
an active community service member by participating in Five Zumbathons (2014-2015) for Animal
Rescue League, Wilson Southern Middle School Cheerleading, Wilson High School Post Prom,
Wilson High School Cheerleading and Limelight “Dance the World”, a Zumba Instructor and event
volunteer, Wilson High School Mini THON 2015 Volunteer and midnight Zumba Instructor (4
Diamonds Fund), Wilson High School Mini THON 2014 Volunteer and midnight Hip Hop Instructor
(4 Diamonds Fund), The Fightins Dance Team does countless community events under her direction
(Relay for Life, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Brielles Buddys, Gilmore Henne Community Foundation,
Personal Community Fundraisers etc), 2013 PSAHPERD Presenter, Female Based PE
Electives, Integrating Dance and Yoga into PE, 2013 Junior Achievement Presenter, “Female Business
Entrepreneurship”, 2013-2015 Junior League Touch a Track, Wilson High School Talent Show Judge
2 consecutive years, Olivet’s Boys and Girls Club Celebrity Dance Instructor for Celebrate Dance
Week, and a Police Athletic League Summer Dance Choreographer.
It is with great pleasure that the PSAHPERD recognizes Jennifer Caputo- Pietrobone as the 2015
recipient of the Dance Teacher of the Year Award K-12.
HERitage AWARD
Gail Carroll Picture:
Gail Carroll graduated cum laude from Slippery Rock University in 1978. Gail played field hockey for
former U.S. Field Hockey team member, Pat Zimmerman. During the 1976 season, the team achieved
its first ten win season. Encouraged by her field hockey teammates, Gail learned to play lacrosse. She
played on Slippery Rock's first varsity lacrosse team, earning All South Honors in the post season
tournament. In 1978, Gail was hired by the Spring Grove Area School District to teach Health and
Physical Education to grades 6 and 7. Having a passion for sports, Gail made time in her busy teaching
schedule to support athletics by coaching, officiating, keeping the scorebook, helping with physical
screenings, selling tickets, and helping out with whatever else was needed. Described by her
colleagues as quiet, hard working, creative, self-motivated, and an organizer, Gail was at her best
doing the things that often go unnoticed. For ten years, Gail officiated Field Hockey at the High
School and College level. As an Assistant High School Basketball coach for two years, she saw her JV
squad go on to win the York County Championship their senior year. For twelve seasons, Gail was the
Assistant High School Volleyball Coach. Her teams compiled a record of 157 wins and 20 losses.
From 1986-1990, the team won 66 straight games. Gail would be quick to add, at the JV level, it is
never about winning, it's about developing fundamental skills. Her strategy was simple- work hard,
play hard, and have fun. Since the JV team played a best of three game match, the strongest players
were in the first game, the developing players were in the second game, and then, if necessary, the
strongest team played a third game. A third game always placed pressure on the most talented JV
players, but they handled the challenge and grew confident. Spring Grove High did not have
rebuilding years, the team just reloaded with new faces. Head Coach and eventual PA State Volleyball
Coaches Hall of Fame Member, Mary Jane Snyder was always appreciative of Gail's help. Along with
coaching the JV team, Gail scouted Varsity opponents, provided essential data to Mary Jane during
varsity games, helped out with tournaments, and countless other things . While Gail was an Assistant
Coach, the Varsity Volleyball teams won six York County Titles, four District 3 Titles, and placed
second in the State Tournament. Gail spent one year as an Assistant High School Field Hockey Coach
and her team went undefeated. The following year, Gail took over the Head Coaching job, won the
York County Division 2 Title, and Coach of the Year Honors. Gail spent ten seasons being the Head
High School Field Hockey Coach. As she volunteered her time, she and other coaches, were able to
start Junior High Girls Volleyball and Field Hockey teams at Spring Grove. Besides coaching at
Spring Grove, Gail coached for the USFH Future's program. In 1999 and 2000, Gail coached the U16
Philadelphia team to fourth place finishes in the United States Futures National Tournament. Looking
back at her coaching career, Gail most enjoyed her time as an Assistant Coach. The position drew
little attention, but the personal rewards of watching players go on to have success at the Varsity and
later College level were priceless.
PSAHPERD is proud to recognize Gail Carroll as a 2015 HERitage Award winner.
HERitage Award
Yonnie Kauffman (Picture)
PSAHPERD is pleased to present Yonnie Kauffman with the HERitage Award. When Yonnie was in
6th grade she met a high school senior who taught her how to play tennis. The senior told her she was
going to school to be a physical education teacher. From then on her mind was made up; she too, wanted
to be a physical education teacher. While she was too young to know about coaching or physical
education, she never changed her decision. By competing on teams in high school her professional path
became clear. Her love for sports and physical education had increased through the influence of her
coaches and her physical education teachers. Yonnie has paved a path throughout her career that most
people could only dream about, but her dream for some was a reality.
She has a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Bridgewater College and a Masters Degree from West
Chester University. During her senior year in college someone from Elizabethtown called her to inform
her about a position available in Physical Education, in which she applied for the opening and has been
there ever since. Yonnie has been a professor of Physical Education at Elizabethtown College for over 20
years, in which she has coached Women’s Field Hockey, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis, and was
the Associate Athletic Director. She has earned multiple honors in all fields that she has been a part of.
Throughout her career coaching Field Hockey, she has earned 3 Middle Atlantic Conference
Championships, 2 Penn Mar Conference Championships and appeared in 8 NCAA Tournaments. It was
not only that she achieved great success in coaching field hockey, but that same greatness continued to
follow her while coaching Women’s Basketball and Women’s Tennis at Elizabethtown College. During
her time coaching Women’s Basketball, she was able to win 2 NCAA National Championships in the
1980’s while at the same time her team appeared in 12 NCAA Tournaments under her lead. Yonnie’s
accomplishments lead her to 4 undefeated seasons as the Women’s Tennis Coach while also becoming the
MAC Runner –up and having a Regional Championship Team. There were multiple student-athletes she
coached that became All-Americans in all three sports under her time as head coach.
The one thing that has led to her success has been the dedicated assistant coaches and athletes she had
throughout the years. With that success came various awards, which include being inducted into the
Bridgewater College, Manheim Central, Elizabethtown College, Lancaster County Tennis, Middle
Atlantic Conference, and Susquehanna Valley Pennsylvania Chapter Hall of Fame. She also earned the
WBCA Regional Basketball Coach of the year, 5 MAC Conference Coach of the year awards in
Basketball, and 3 MAC Conference Coach of the year awards in Field Hockey. She has displayed great
success throughout her career that Elizabethtown College named the basketball court “Kauffman Court”.
The dedication and passion she has will continue to show us what a great mentor, teacher, and coach she
has been throughout her career.
One of her favorite quotes to her students and athletes was, “Don’t look back and say, I wish I had; always
look back and say, I’m glad I did!”’ Yonnie can honestly look back on her life and say, I’m glad I did!
PSAHPERD is proud to recognize Yonnie Kauffman as a 2015 HERitage Award winner.
Heritage Award
Lucille Snavely (Picture)
PSAHPERD is pleased to present Lucille Snavely with the HERitage Award. She started her career by
earning a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester State Teachers College.
Lucille has taught at Conestoga Valley Junior High School, Linden Hall School for Girls, and
Warwick Middle school for over 20 years in the teaching and coaching profession. She has a passion
for umpiring, which she has successfully done through the PIAA for Field Hockey for 38 years at the
high school and junior high levels. She has umpired League County and PIAA State Field Hockey
games and championships. Lucille not only had a passion for umpiring at the high school levels, but at
the collegiate level as well. Her passion carried her umpiring career to the collegiate level where she
officiated post-season conferences, regional, and championship games for the NCAA Division I, II,
and III levels. With excellent ratings during her umpiring career, she was able to umpire the USFHA
Olympic Team Exhibition Game in 1984. During her time as an educator, she also displayed her
passion for coaching in which she coached a wide variety of sports. Lucille managed to be involved
with multiple sports including hockey, basketball, and cheerleading as she demonstrated her passion
for coaching.
Lucille has earned multiple achievements, which she has been recognized for over the past several
years. Some of these honors include the USFHA National Umpiring Rating in 1981, USFHA National
Emeritus Umpiring Rating in 1996, the 2005 USFHA Betty Shellenberger Service Award, and was
inducted into the 2013 Lancaster-Lebanon League Hall of Fame. Throughout her career as a teacher,
she has taught adult education classes, pickle ball at local recreation centers for beginners, and has
been the Sports commentator for Blue Ridge Cable Sports.
Lucille has enjoyed every opportunity presented to her throughout her professional career with the kids
and colleagues in education and athletics. Today, she still enjoys following sports and especially
watching her grandchildren play a variety of sports. She still has a passion for keeping herself active by
playing pickle ball at the recreation center in her area, but most of all she enjoys spending time with
her family.
PSAHPERD is proud to recognize Lucille Snavely as a 2015 HERitage Award winner.
HEART AWARD
Collegium Charter School (2 Pictures)
PSAHPERD and the American Heart Association are proud to present the 2015 Heart Award to the
Collegium Charter School. The school is located in Exton, Pennsylvania and has been involved with
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart since 2003, raising over $219,000. AHA Youth Market Director
Colleen Csenteri stated, “ Each year the team implements new and creative ideas which keeps their
event fun, educational, and successful year after year. Collegium Charter has set the bar and is the Top
fundraising school in Chester County.” Last year they raised an amazing $50,000!
All the elementary students K-6 at the Collegium Charter School participate in a Hoops or Jump event.
Coordinating the Jump Rope for Heart event are Jamie Batty, Devyn Davis and Coleen McNamara.
Tom Schultz and Allison Winters are in charge of the Hoops for Heart event at the school. They have
demonstrated their commitment to educating their students on a healthy lifestyle as well as their
dedication to raising funds for the American Heart Association while instilling a commitment to
community service.
According to Coleen McNamara, the key to success for Collegium Charter School has been a
supportive administration, faculty, and staff. The administration allows the program to be a school
wide event with each elementary homeroom coming to the gym for a 40 minute block of heart healthy
activities. This is followed by the annual whipped cream “pie-ing” of teachers, administrators, and
staff by top fundraisers or students with spirit. Rather than wearing a uniform, the students get to dress
down and wear red for the day. A JRFH committee made up of teachers and staff helps with posters,
announcements, and parent letters.
Congratulations Collegium Charter School, recipient of the 2015 PSAHPERD Heart Award.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
PRE –CONVENTION WORKSHOPS -- EXHIBITORS RECEPTION --- SILENT AUCTION
7:00 – 10:00 AM 12:00 –2:00 PM
New Jersey
Convention Registration
4:00 – 7:00 PM
PSAHPERD
8:00 – 10:00 AM
12:00 – 2:00 4:00 – 7:00 PM
PSAHPERD
New Jersey
Act 48 Registration
Attendees interested in Act 48 credit hours can acquire all necessary information and documents.
Presider:
Doris Straw-Maisack, In Service Chair
AM1 8:00 AM – Noon
Physical Education
Buchanan/Quaker (Radisson)
Assessments Made Simple! Get Energized with PE’s Breakthrough Technology!
Throw away your pencils, grab your tablet, get moving and instantly and easily collect and report all
assessments while correlating to academic success, K – 12
Standards: 10.1 A B C D 10.2 A D E 10.4 A B C D E F 10.5 A B C D E F (Grade Band 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Lois Mauch, Interactive Health Technologies
Carl Keifer, PSAHPERD President
AM 2 8:00 AM -Noon
Health
Laurel East and West (Casino)
Integration of Common Core, Standards –Based Health Lessons, Interactive Lessons K-12
This session will provide participants with sample lessons and activities for the K-12 Health classroom
all the while integrating Common Core and NHES.
Standards: 10.1 A B C D E 10.2 C D 10.3 A C D (Grande Band 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Cindy Allen, Lock Haven University
Michael Kostick, Indiana University of PA
PM 3 Noon – 5:00 PM
Physical Education
Buchanan/Quaker (Radisson)
Energy 4 Learning
Strengthen achievement of your program and school through practical active learning interventions.
Design a strategic plan based upon best practices, your expertise and latest research.
Standards: 10.1 A B C D E 10.2 A B C D E 10.3 A C D 10.4 A B C D E F 10.5 A B C D E
(Grade Band 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Ginny Ward, Janelle Burleigh, Kathryn Harris Fizika Group;
David Genova, Pottstown S.D.; Cindy Hess, Retired;
Jill Martin, Sarah Farbo, Fulton Elementary School
Presider:
PM4 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Technology
Laurel East and West (Casino)
Digitizing the HPE Classroom
Using Google Apps to host resources that are mobile friendly and available anywhere, anytime.
Participants will set up a digitized classroom that will allow paperless and asynchronous work.
Standards: Health 10.2 B C (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Samantha Smith, Carol Gillmen, Matt Dennish; Technology Integration Coaches;
Red Lion Area School District
Presider:
PM 5 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Delaware (Casino)
Adapted Activities
ABC’s of APE: Assessments, Activities, Behavior Management and Curriculum
We will examine and discuss the components of a meaningful APE program which promotes
independent, safe, and successful participation. Bring your lap top, your ideas, activities, curriculum
to share and your enthusiasm for APE.
Standards: 10.3 A D 10.4 A B E (Grade Band 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Darlene Anderson, MCIU; Shane McManus and Christine Portelli, Lancaster S D;
Justin Hager, 2014 PSAHPERD APE Teacher of the Year, Hatboro Horsham S D;
Nicole Ober, Lancaster School District; Brett McCoy, Lower Dauphin S D
Presider:
PM 6 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Health
Conestoga (Radisson)
Health Assessment in Secondary Education
This session will focus on various assessment strategies teachers can use in the Health classroom to
drive understanding and improve student engagement.
Standards: 10.1C D E 10.2 A D 10.3 C (Grade Band 9, 12)
Presenters:
Phil Dlugolecki, Landsale Catholic High School;
Ryan Stetler, Quakertown Community School District
Presider:
5:00 – 6:30 PM
PSAHPERD
Pennsylvania Hall (Casino)
Exhibitors’ Reception
All Attendees are invited to the Exhibit Hall for light refreshments and a cash bar. Plan to meet and
visit with sponsors, vendors, friends and PSAHPERD Executive Board Members. Exhibitors will have
an opportunity to showcase their booth during the reception. This is quality time to welcome and meet
with our partners. The Silent Auction will be open for bids.
Silent Auction
There is a wonderful variety of theme baskets, collector memorabilia, and sports items offered at this
year's silent auction. The silent auction will close bidding at 12:30 PM on Saturday. All items must be
paid for and picked up by 2:00 pm.
8:00 – 10:00 PM
PSAHPERD
Laurel East (Casino)
Executive Board Meeting
Friday November 20, 2015
7:00 – 9:00 AM
10:00 - Noon
New Jersey
Convention Registration
1:15 –7:00 PM
PSAHPERD
7:00 – 9:00 AM
10:00 -Noon
1:15 - 6:00 PM
PSAHPERD
New Jersey
Act 48 Registration
Attendees interested in Act 48 credit hours can acquire all necessary information and documents.
Presider:
Doris Straw-Maisack, In Service Chair
7. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: The Role Teachers, Parents and
Administrations Play In Improving The Health Of K-12 Students
Learn how collaboration among parents, educators, school administrators, and local universities can
help ensure the continued success of Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.4 A B C D (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9)
Presenters:
Presider:
Keri Kulik, Indiana University of PA; Hannah Brewer, Slippery Rock University
8. 7:30 – 8:45 AM
Physical Education
Hancock (Radisson)
Assessments Made Simple! Get Energized with PE’s Breakthrough Technology!
Throw away your pencils, grab your tablet, get moving and instantly and easily collect and report all
assessments while correlating to academic success, K – 12
Standards: 10.1 A B C D 10.2 A D E 10.4 A B C D E F 10.5 A B C D E F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Lois Mauch, Interactive Health Technologies
9. 7:30 – 8:45 AM
Dance/Physical Education
Adams (Radisson)
History Thru Movement
Learn how to utilize history (& other academic themes) as a basis for students to create original work
in small groups.
Standards: 10.4 F (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Holly Boda-Sutton, Indiana University of PA
Sarah Brown, Past VP of Dance
10. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Sport and Athletics
Pennsylvania - Side (Casino)
Achieve Your School’s Health And Wellness Goals Through Tennis!
Whether your school has a cafeteria, gym, blacktop, or multi purpose room, tennis can be introduced
and enjoyed by the masses virtually anywhere.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.4 A E F 10.5 A B C (Grade Bands 3, 6)
Presenters:
Presider:
Justin Landis and Delia Sescioreanu, United States Tennis Association Middle States
Ben Zislis, USTA Middle States
11. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Fitness
Delaware (Casino)
SRU F.I.T. (Fitness Integrated Teaching)
Come and get a high – energy workout while learning some of the latest fitness activities/exercises
through a strenuous and fun circuit with the Slippery Rock University F.I.T. Club.
Standards: 10.4 A F 10.5 C D F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Yevonne Carlson and Slippery Rock University F.I.T. Club members
12. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Recreation/Aquatics
Laurel West (Casino)
Introduction To Fly Fishing
This is an informative introduction to the skill and art that is fly fishing. Come learn the basics of fly
fishing, equipment and practice some basic casting.
Standards: 10.4 A B C E F 10.5 A E F
Presenters:
Presider:
Amidea Daniel, Andrew Desko, Allan Schreffler; PA Fish and Boat Commission
Mike Jackson, Wissahickon School District
13. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Adapted Activities
Laurel East (Casino)
The Importance Of Working With Children With Special Needs
The Swim and Gym program offers an opportunity for students to work with children with special
needs in a physical education setting and the pool.
StandardS: 10.3 D 10.4 A E F 10.5 A B (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Joseph Keszler, East Stroudsburg University
14. 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Academic Connections In PE—Games, Ideas and Strategies
Early Childhood
Incorporating classroom content in physical education to increase student learning and engagement. A
win for PE teachers, classroom teachers and the students.
Standards: 10.4 A B E F 10.5 A B (Grade Band 3)
Presenter:
Presider:
Betty Ann Fish, SCH Academy;
2015 National Elementary Physical Education Teacher Of The Year
Alexia Flynn, Penn State University
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Grand Ballroom (Radisson)
PSAHPERD
Opening General Session
Presider: Carl Keifer, PSAHPERD President
Greetings: Sharon Piano, Mid Atlantic Dairy Association
PSAHPERD Business
Check Presentation: American Heart Association; Colleen Wegimont, PA JRFH/HFH Coordinator
Nominations: Rick Stevenson, Nominations Committee Chair
Motions: Carl Keifer
Keynote Speaker: Rene Bibaud, Ropeworks Picture
My Life As A Hot Dog: An Interactive Jump Rope Show
Rene Bibaud failed to make her elementary school's jump rope team as a 10 year old. Today,
decades later, Rene has: won five world championships; toured the world as a coach and
featured performer for the renowned Cirque du Soleil; appeared on television, in feature films,
and on thousands of stages; is a commentator for ESPN; and, created her own business with a
mission of youth motivation and fitness.
Rene shares the wonderful lessons she learned as a 10-year old that transformed defeat into
determination and the lessons she now shares as an educator and motivational speaker.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pennsylvania (Casino)
PSAHPERD
Exhibits Open
Stop by the Exhibits and visit with all the vendors who can show you the most up to date equipment,
books and resources to help you and your students, clients and /or athletes.
Webster’s Fitness Products Sponsor of Let’s Move Alley
Presider:
Marcy Jack, PSAHPERD Exhibits Chair, Hampton Township School District
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall
PSAHPERD
Silent Auction
There is a wonderful variety of theme baskets, collector memorabilia, and sports items offered at this
year's silent auction. The silent auction will close bidding at 12:30 PM on Saturday. All items must be
paid for and picked up by 2:00 pm.
16. 10:45 AM – Noon
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Let’s Have Fun In Health Class Today
This session will be filled with exciting activities. Packets will be provided to the participants. All of
the lessons and activities are based on the National Standards.
Standards: 10.1 C D E 10.2 C D 10.3 A (Grade Bands 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Melanie Lynch, State College Area School District
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
17. 10:45 AM – Noon
Physical Education
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Elementary Gym Shorts: Ideas and Activities For K-6 Physical Education
This workshop will present short segments by a number of presenters on a variety of ideas, suggestions
and activities for use in K-6 Physical Education classes.
Standards: 10.4 E F 10.5 A B (Grade Bands 3, 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Jeff Jacobs, SHAPE America District Elementary TOY
Members of the Methacton School District’s Elementary Health and Physical
Education Staff
Haley Albright, Edinboro University
18. 10:45 AM – Noon
Recreation
Pennsylvania - Side (Casino)
Gaelic Football
Teaching the sport of Gaelic Football to Physical Education classes, grades six through twelve.
Instruction of rules, skills, strategies and small games.
Standards: 10.3 D 10.4 A E F 10.5 A B C F (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Jeff Potter, The Haverford School; Ciaran Porter, American Gaelic Games
Gene White, East Stroudsburg University
19. 10:45 AM – Noon
Dance/Physical Education
Adams (Radisson)
Labanotation: A Fun Tool For Incorporating Creative Movement Into The Physical Education
Class.
Participants will learn to use concepts from the dance element of Space and basic Labanotation
symbols to create movement phrases.
Standards: 10.4 F 10.5 A (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Holly Boda-Sutton, Indiana University of PA
Meghan Wilson, VP Elect Dance
20. 10:45 AM – Noon
Sport and Athletics
Franklin (Radisson)
Coaching: Beliefs And Ideas We Use With Our Players
Our jobs as coaches is to help today’s youth achieve success by guiding participants with the tools to
have a fun filled safe experience. Coaching should be rewarding for everyone involved.
Standards: 10.1A 10.2 D 10.3 A D 10.4 F 10.5 C (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Nick Marmo , New Castle Area School District ; Lenny Romano, East Lycoming
School District; Scott Gerould, Northern Lehigh School District
Andra Newbold, Edinboro University
21. 10:45 AM – Noon
Advocacy
Hancock (Radisson)
Toolkit To Support Quality Health And Physical Education
This session will distribute materials that will assist participants in supporting quality health and
physical education programs.
Standards: 10.1 E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Bev Martin, PSAHPERD Advocacy Chair
Alexis Miller, Edinboro University
22. 10:45 AM – Noon
Technology
Laurel West (Casino)
Digital Health Projects to Engage, Inspire, and Assess Understanding
Come and experience how today’s technology tools provide a foundation for active learning in the
health classroom. At lest 10 unique samples will be provided.
Standards: 10.1B C D E 10.2 A B D 10.3 B 10.4 A (Grade Bands 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Ken Felker, Edinboro University
Courtney Bell, Slippery Rock University
23. 10:45AM - Noon
Supervision and Coordination
Laurel East (Casino)
Developing Effective SLO’s That Impact Student Learning
This session will share specific examples of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and how teachers can
demonstrate student achievement for the new PDE teacher evaluation system.
Standards: 10.1 B C 10.2 B 10.3 A 10.4 A B C 10.5 A B D F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Caroline Kuchinski, East Stroudsburg University;
Beth DeLay, Pocono Mountain School District
Christine Brett, East Stroudsburg University
24. 10:45 AM – Noon
Delaware (Casino) Part 1 of 2
Physical Education
Functional Fitness Training for GPP (General Physical Preparedness) Throughout K-12 PE
Learn how functional fitness can improve your student’s ability to avoid injury, move more efficiently,
and increase their capacity in every measurement of fitness.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.3 A D 10.4 A B C E 10.5 A B D E (Grade Bands 3,6,9,12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Matt McCusker and Bill Love, North Allegheny School District
Dave Schmidt, North Allegheny School District
27. 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Grand Ballroom (Radisson)
Awards Luncheon
Presider: Carl Keifer, PSAHPERD President
Greetings: Tom Webster, Webster’s Fitness Products
Introduction of Awardees: Fran Cleland Donnelly, Chair Awards Committee
1:15 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania- Casino)
Demonstration
PSAHPERD
Exhibits
Fizika Group
28.1:45 - 3:00 PM
Health
Franklin (Radisson)
Anatomy & Physiology High School Level- Activities To Keep Students Interested
Activities will be presented to keep the attention of your students. The major units covered will be
tissues, skeletal and muscular systems.
Standards: 10.1 B 10.5 D (Grade Band 12)
Presenter:
Presider
Julie Groft, ELANCO School District
Coleen Parmer, ELANCO School DIstrict
29. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Physical Education
Parkview Ballroom (Casino) Part 2 of 2
Functional Fitness Training for GPP (General Physical Preparedness) Throughout K-12 PE
Learn how functional fitness can improve your student’s ability to avoid injury, move more efficiently,
and increase their capacity in every measurement of fitness.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.3 A D 10.4 A B C E 10.5 A B D E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Matt McCusker and Bill Love, North Allegheny School District
Dave Schmidt, North Allegheny School District
30. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Recreation
Hancock (Radisson)
Geocaching In Your Classroom
Learn how to use geocaching in your classroom. Mathematics, Science, History, Literacy and
Technology all come alive with geocaching!!
Standards: 10.4 D (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
GlennAnne Chabala,Upper Merion Township Parks and Recreation;
Sandi Feight – Hicks, Lower Gwynedd Township School District
Gene White, East Stroudsburg University
31. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Dance
Adams (Radisson)
Musical Theatre Dance
This session will begin with a jazz dance warm up, then followed by a musical theatre jazz
combination. There will be a discussion on auditions & the mind & body connection of a dancer.
Standards: 10.4 E (Grade Band 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Diane Buffington, California University
Cassandra Eagan, Indiana of PA Dance Theater
32. 1:45 – 3:00PM
Research
Maple and Juniper (Casino)
Beginning Research
This session will discuss how to start a Research Project. The following topics will be included:
planning and organizing a project, researching a topic and where to start.
Standards: 10.2 D (Grade Band 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Shelly Klinek, University of Pittsburgh –Bradford;
Melissa Longa, Beacon Light School
Kayla Stayer, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
33. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Sport and Athletics
Pennsylvania Side (Casino)
Badminton Skills and Drills
Badminton skills, progressions and drills for classes and team improvement. Sereving, stroke,
footwork and modified games.
Standards: 10.4 E A D E F 10.5 A B C F (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Dean Schoppe, CSUDH USBEF
Josh Robson, Edinboro University
34. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Technology
Laurel West (Casino)
From Twitter To Voxer: Building Your Professional Learning Network (PLN) With Social
Media
Learn a variety of social media tools such as Twitter and Voxer to develop your PLN and connect with
educators from around the world.
Standards: 10.2 C 10.2 D (Grade Bands 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Joanne Leight, Slippery Rock University;
Betty Ann Fish, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Joe Hritz, Slippery Rock University
35. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Keynote Speaker - Jump Rope For Heart
Delaware (Casino)
Rope Jumping For Fun And Fitness
Join jump rope champ, Rene Bibaud in her renowned Jump Rope for Fun and Fitness skills
breakdown.
Standards: 10.4 A E F 10.5 A B (Grade Bands 3, 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Rene Bibaud, Ropeworks
Colleen Wegimont, PSAHPERD Jump Rope For Heart Committee Chair
35a. 1:45 – 3:00
Health
Laurel East (Casino)
Empowering Prevention and Personal Safety Through Character Development and Smart
Decision Making
You can impact their futures by strengthening their character with activities that teach about: personal
space, boundaries, crushes/infatuation/love, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, and bullying!
Standards: 10.2 C D 10.3 A C (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Peggy Cowan, NJ Physicians Advisory Group
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
36. 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Future Professionals
Ross- Jefferson (Radisson)
What Motivates You?
Forty – six years in the education profession have taught me many wonderful lessons. Come share in
this lively motivational session. Be certain to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.4 B F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Lou Slautterback, Retired Slippery Rock University, Franklin Area School District
Amanda Thompson, Future Professionals President, Messiah College
2:45 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania- Casino)
Demonstration
Exhibits
Spikeball
37. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
It’s A Game Changer: New MRI Science On The Adolescent Brain- We Need To Acknowledge It
And Teach To It
We want young people to make smart decisions – bad news- likely they can’t. See demonstrations that
‘connect the dots’ – activities that are critical for a brain that’s “under construction”.
Standards: 10.1 A E 10.2 C D 10.3 A C (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Peggy Cowan, NJ Physicians Advisory Group
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
38. 3:15- 4:30 PM
Physical Education
Maple and Juniper (Casino)
Health Needs A Hero
This session is inspired by the powerful, moving, award winning film narrated by Edward James
Olmos, starring Kenneth Cooper and an all –star cast. It is a must see for every stakeholder in PE..
Standards: 10.1 A 10.2 C D E 10.4 A B C (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Lois Mauch, Interactive Health Technologies
Ken Felker, Edinboro University
39. 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Recreation
Delaware (Casino)
How To Make Volleyball Your School’s Favorite Lifetime Sport
Using the latest Motor Learning research from around the world- secrets, tips, facts ( not opinions)
drills, and games which impact ALL ages and sports are shared.
Standards: 10.4 A B C 10.5 A B C F
Presenter:
Presider:
John Kessel, USA Volleyball
Todd Yatchysyn, Pen Argyl School District
40. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Dance
Adams (Radisson)
The Dancer Prepares: Dance Gala Warm -Up
In preparation for the dance gala performance, dancers will be led through a modern- based warm up
class.
Standards: 10.3 D 10.4 C 10.5 A C E (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Angie Lichtenwalner, Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Victoria Ivory, Indiana University of PA Dance Theater
41. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Sport and Athletics
Pennsylvania Side (Casino)
How To Get National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) In Your School
This will be in depth workshop about how to teach and get BAI --Basic Archery Instructors
Certification in your program. You will learn the NASP Program, and actually target shoot the
Genesis Bow.
Standard: 10.3 D 10.4 A D E F 10.5 B C F
Presenters:
Presider:
Shelly Klinek, University of Pittsburgh –Bradford;
Todd Holmes, PA State Game Commission Shooting Sports
Kayla Stayer, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
42. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Fitness
Laurel East (Casino)
Teaching Running
This session presents valuable information and research addressing running and how it is taught.
Learn how to quickly and accurately assess your student’s running gait.
Standards: 10.1A 10.2 B 10.3 D 10.4 A B 10.5 B (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Stanley Cramer, West Chester University
Shannon Nolan, West Chester University
43. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Adapted Activities
Laurel West (Casino)
Success For Students With Autism In The Elementary Health Classroom
In this session, adaptations and accommodations for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorders will be discussed and demonstrated.
Standards: 10.1 C E 10.2 D E 10.3 A (Grade Band 3)
Presenter:
Presider:
Lisa Celeski, General McLane School District
Cory Beaumont, Edinboro University
44. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Future Professionals
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Interview Skills For College Students
Where students learn how to not just appear professional but how to act professional in their job
interviews.
Presenter:
Presider:
Dr. Randall Nichols, Slippery Rock University
Justin Schmiedel, Slippery Rock University
45. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Social Justice
Hancock (Radisson)
Promoting Social Justice And Meeting Common Core Standards Through Exergaming
Practical implications for using exergaming technology to increase physical activity, promote social
justice, and meet common standards through effective instruction for K-12 students.
Standard: 10.3 AD 10.4 A B 10.5 A C (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Jennifer Rudella, Indianna University of PA.
Jennifer Butz, Northern Lehigh School District
Chris Frye, Edinboro University
46. 3:15 – 4:30 PM
Physical Education
Franklin (Radisson)
The FUNdamentals of Fitness: Standards Based Approach For Integrating Fitness Into Physical
Education
Do you want to incorporate more fitness into your classes? This hands on workshop provides fresh
information and practical tools that puts a new twist on fitness in Physical Education!
Standard: 10.3 D 10.4 C D E F 10.5 A B D E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Ryan Burke, One on One Fitness Consultants; Alison Weimer, Penn State University
Melanie Lynch, State College Area School District
4:15 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania Casino)
Demonstration
Exhibits
Billion Mile Race
5:00 – 6:00 PM
.
College and University Socials – See Registration Area for details regarding socials not listed.
Indiana University of PA: Hancock (Radisson)
Slippery Rock University: Franklin (Radisson)
West Chester University: Ross/Jefferson (Radisson)
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Past President’s Suite
PSAHPERD
Past Presidents’ Social
All PSAHPERD Past Presidents are invited to gather for a chance to “catch up” with old friends.
5:00 – 7:00
The Venue
Dance
Dance Gala Rehearsal
5:15 – 6:15 PM
Grand Ballroom (Radisson)
Future Professionals Action Council Meeting
Presider:
Amanda Thompson, Future Professionals President
Future Professionals
Complimentary Pizza Buffett - Future Professionals
Come and enjoy a complimentary Pizza Buffet, beverage and dessert.
6:15 – 7:15PM
Grand Ballroom (Radisson)
Elections and Pizza Party
Presider:
Amanda Thompson, Future Professionals President
Future Professionals
5:30 0 – 7:15 PM
Nosh Deli
PSAHPERD
Buffet Dinner
47. 7:30 – 9:00 PM
The Venue (Radisson)
Dance Gala
Presenter:
Presider:
Meaghan Wilson, VP Elect of Dance; Lindsey Grove, VP of Dance;
Sarah Brown, Past VP of Dance
PSAHPERD
9:15 – 10:00PM
The Venue (Radisson)
All Convention Jump Rope Event
PSAHPERD
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Venue (Radisson)
All Convention Social
DJ: Todd Bedard
PSAHPERD
Saturday, November 21, 2015
7:30 – 8:45 AM
PSAHPERD
Buchanan (Radisson)
JRFH/HFH Coordinators Breakfast Meeting
Presenters:
Rene Bibaud, Ropeworks; American Heart Association Representatives
Presiders:
Colleen Wegimont and Nichol Murray PSAHPERD JRFH/HFH Committee Chairs
7:30– 9:00AM
Conestoga (Radisson)
Past Presidents’ Breakfast
Presenter:
Cindy Allen, PSAHPERD Past President
PSAHPERD
8:00 AM – Noon
New Jersey (Casino)
Convention Registration
PSAHPERD
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PSAHPERD
New Jersey (Casino)
Act 48 Registration
Attendees interested in Act 48 credit hours can acquire all necessary information and documents.
Presider:
Doris Straw-Maisack, In Service Chair
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania Casino)
Exhibits Open
PSAHPERD
Stop by the Exhibits and visit with all the vendors who can show you the most up to date equipment,
books and resources to help you and your students, clients and /or athletes.
Webster’s Fitness Products Sponsor of Let’s Move Alley
Presider:
Marcy Jack, Exhibits Chair, Hampton Township School District
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania)
PSAHPERD
Silent Auction
There is a wonderful variety of theme baskets, collector memorabilia, and sports items offered at this
year's silent auction. The silent auction will close bidding at 12:30 PM on Saturday. All items must be
paid for and picked up by 2:00 pm.
47. 9:00 -10:15 AM
Exhibitor
Delaware (Casino)
Common Core With MVPA!
Meeting Common Core requirements doesn’t have to mean sacrificing activity time. Come learn how
the two can coexist!
Standards: 10.4 E F 10.5 F (Grade Bands 3 and 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Alicia Vick, Gopher Sport
Brent Manti, Edinboro University
48. 9:00 -10:15 AM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Extending The Walls Of The Gymnasium And Health Classroom
Activities presented using technology as well as a culminating activity and handouts that you can take
with you and add to your curriculum. BRING A LAPTOP!
Standards: 10.2 D 10.3 A 10.5 C D (Grade Bands 6 and 9)
Presenters:
Presider:
Jim O’Brien and Tara Shaw, Bala Cynwyd Middle School, Lower Merion S.D.
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
49. 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Physical Education
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Infusing Technology Into Your Health And Physical Education Classes
In this session you will learn how to use technology to improve content delivery in all aspects of your
lesson within your class, as a pre-teaching, or lesson closure activity.
Standards: 10.2 C 10.4 E F 10.5 A B C D (Grade Bands 6, 9,12)
Presenters:
Presider:
David Schmidt, North Allegheny S.D., Todd Bedard, Cumberland Valley S.D.
Jessica Peconi-Cook, Mt. Lebanon S.D.
50. 9:00 - 10:15 AM
PSAHPERD
Franklin (Radisson)
Collaboration With Local Pediatric Practices And Registered Dietitians Regarding Obesity
Working with local pediatric practices and registered dietitians will promote family wellness. Your
local pediatricians can promote what schools are doing and vice versa.
Standards: 10.1 A B C E 10.2 D E 10.3 A D 10.4 A B C D E F 10.5 D E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Amy Wishner, RN American Academy of Pediatrics – PA Chapter
Laura Frank, RD Immaculata University
Mitchell Schreffler, Edinboro University
51. 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Dance/Adapted Activities
Adams (Radisson)
Dance/Movement Therapy
An exploration of what Dance/Movement Therapy is and how it can benefit those around you.
Presentation includes interactive activities.
Standard: 10.4 A F 10.5 A (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Kristen Schott, R-DMT
Michelle Ackerman, Indiana University of PA Dance Theater
52. 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Sport and Athletics
Ballroom-South (Radisson)
Youth Sports Forum
A panel discussion dealing with youth sports administration issues such as liability, perspectives on
winning and losing, dealing with parents and bullying/hazing. Also covered will be an initial look at
developmentally appropriate practices in coaching.
Standards: 10.3 D 10.4 E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
John Helion, Director of Coaching Minor, West Chester University;
Lori Gano – Overway, SHAPE America;
Jason Pratt- Partnership Manager – NE Region, Positive Coaching Alliance;
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Officials Associations Representatives
Rick Stevenson, PSAHPERD
53. 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Technology/Health
Hancock (Radisson)
Social Media’s Impact On Internet Safety
This presentation will include discussions of how postings on Social Media correlate to predators,
bullying, college/job applications, HIPPA and other areas.
Standards: 10. 1 A 10.2 D 10.3 A C (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Chuck Favata, Council Rock School District-Retired
Kylie Turner, Slippery Rock University
54. 9:00 – 10:15 AM
Adapted Activities
Laurel West (Casino)
Adapted Physical Education Town Hall Meeting
Join us in this “town hall” meeting with several state and national leaders in Adapted Physical
Education and Physical Activity.
Standards: 10.3 A D 10.4 A B
Presenters:
PA Consortium for Individual Members: Monica Lepore and Kat Ellis, West Chester
University, Robert Arnhold, Slippery Rock University, Dave Lorenzi, Indiana
Presider:
University of PA, Darlene Anderson, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Becky
Fogel, PATTAN
Gene White, East Stroudsburg University
55. 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Adult Development and Lifestyle Management
Laurel East (Casino)
Good To Great Maximizing Your Brain Potential Throughout Life
Highlighting the admonishment that “what is good for the heart is good for the brain”, this session will
explore ideas and activities which foster healthy minds and active lifestyles.
Standards: 10.2 D 10.4 D E 10.5 A (Grade Band 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Del Engstrom, Ursinus College; Lorri Engstrom, Kutztown University
Laura Borsdorf, Ursinus College
56. 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Future Professionals
Ballroom North (Radisson)
Physical Activity + Physical Fitness = Student Engagement In Learning
Assert your leadership skills through what you know best. This session will highlight the most current
findings and provide ample time for collegial interaction and discussion of case studies.
Standards: 10.1 A E 10.2 D 10.3 C D 10.4 A B C D E F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Ginny Ward, Fizika Group
Nyiesha Hardy-Forte, Edinboro University
9:30 AM–1:00 PM
Past President’s Suite
PSAHPERD
Student Interviews
OUTSTANDING FUTURE PROFESSIONAL AND VIOLET BAUMGARDNER
SCHOLARSHIP NOMINEE INTERVIEWS
Presenter:
Cindy Allen, PSAHPERD Past President
57. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Differentiating Instruction In The Health Classroom
Attendees will be presented with numerous differentiation strategies to impact all types and levels of
learners in the health classroom.
Standard: 10.1 B C 10.3 A (Grade Bands 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Ryan Zehren, Colonial School District
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
58. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Laurel West (Casino)
What We Do Or Why We Do It? Reinventing Your Program
Physical Education
Reinvent your program based on why HPE is important not on what you do or how you do it.
Standard: 10.4 D (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Randy Nichols, Slippery Rock University
Dave Schmidt, North Allegheny School District
59. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Recreation
Franklin (Radisson)
Stack Up!...Stack Down!...Move Around With Speed Stacks!: An Activity Based Sport Stacking
Session!
Activity Session showcasing movement activities from the NEW video based Speed Stacks Sport
Stacking Instructor Guide. First time attendees receive FREE instructional materials.
Standards: 10.4 E F 10.5 A B C (Grade Bands 3, 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Speed Stacks, Inc.
Todd Yatchysyn, Pen Argyl School District
60. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Dance/Physical Education
Adams (Radisson)
Dance Movement As Part Of A Comprehensive Education
Creativity and innovation are the current education buzz words. What is the environment in schools
that increasingly values the role of dance/movement in comprehensive education.
Standards: 10.1A 10.2 D 10.4 A D F 10.5 A (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Sara Tambucci, Arts Education Collaborative
Cassandra Eagan, Indiana University of PA Dance Theater
61. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Sponsor
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Fuel Greatness
Learn how Fuel Up to Play 60 can support your efforts to make healthful eating and physical activity a
priority, both in school and out.
Standards: 10.1 C E 10.4 A (Grade Bands 6 and 9)
Presenter:
Presider:
Sharon Piano, Mid Atlantic Dairy Association
62. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Fitness
Ballroom North (Radisson)
Multifaceted Approach To Training The Core
Engaging the core. This activity session will address core metabolic, endurance, strength, power and
flexibility.
Standards: 10.4 A B C D E 10.5 A B C D E (Grade Band 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Eric Childs, Penn State University
Christine Brett, East Stroudsburg Univesity
63. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Early Childhood/ Physical Education
Delaware (Casino)
Help SHAPE America! Designing Developmentally Appropriate Lessons!
From bouncing to basketball! Experience K-5 lessons grounded on motor development/learning
principles and based on the PDE Standards and SHAPE America Grade level Outcomes.
Standards: 10.4E 10.5 A B C D E F (Grade Band 3, 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Fran Cleland Donnelly and HPE Majors, West Chester University
West Chester University
64. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Research
Laurel East (Casino)
Beyond The Research Report: Teaching Students How To Conduct An Authentic Research
Project
Come to this informative and interactive session to learn how your students can go beyond writing the
traditional research paper to conducting their own authentic health related research projects.
Standards: 10.1 C 10.2 A B C (Grade Bands 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Nichol Murray, Butler County Community College
64a. 10:30 – 11:45 PM
Adapted Activities
Pennsylvania Side (Casino)
Increasing Sport Opportunities For Students With Disabilities
Participants will engage in a 4 - tier model demonstrating sport options from no modifications to
adapted sports recommended by the Dear Colleague Letter.
Standards: 10.4 A E F 10.5 F (Grade Band 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Pamela Arnhold and Wendy Fagan, Slippery Rock University
65. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Sport and Athletics
Ballroom -South (Radisson)
Youth Sports Forum
Meet members of the Taney Dragons Little League Team and other panel members who share
perspectives on their athletic experiences. Specific topics will focus on the proper emphasis on
winning and losing, how to deal with parents, and a further look at developmentally appropriate
practices in coaching. NO AUTOGRAPHS, PICTURES OR SELFIES PERMITTED DURING
SESSION. Group Picture will be permitted at the end of the session.
Standards: 10.3 D 10.4 E (Grand Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Steve Bandura, Anderson Monarchs Baseball Team Coach, Philadelphia, PA
Members of the Taney Dragons Little League Team, Philadelphia, PA
Mo’ne Davis, Jahli Hendricks and Zion Spearman
Rick Stevenson, PSAHPERD
65A. 10:30 – 11:45 AM
Hancock (Radisson)
Physical Education
RunJumpThrow- Building A Foundation For Physical Literacy
USA Track and Field RunJumpThrow program is a fun developmentally – appropriate way to teach
children the basic movements that serve as the foundation for developing physical literacy.
Standards: 10.4 A E 10.5 A B
Presenter:
Presider:
SHAPE America Representative
11:45 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania- Casino))
Demonstration
Exhibits
Pillar 360
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
New Jersey (Casino)
PSAHPERD
Buy and Fly
Stop by, grab some lunch and take another look at the Exhibits.
12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania)
Demonstration
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall (Pennsylvania-Casino)
Exhibits
PSAHPERD
Silent Auction Bidding Closes
Stop by to see if you are the highest bidder. Items must be picked up by 2:00 PM
66. 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Addressing Teen Dating Violence In The Classroom
In this workshop, participants will acquire knowledge about Teen Dating Violence and educational
tools to discuss healthy and unhealthy dating relationships with students.
Standards: 10.2 D E 10.3 A C (Grade Bands 9 ,12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Azucena Ugarte and Monique Perry, Women Against Abuse
Phil Dlugolecki, Lansdale Catholic
67.12:30 – 1:45 PM
Physical Education
Hancock (Radisson)
PE: Moving Toward The Future: Pioneering Wellness In Secondary PETE Methods
Because health matters, health benefits are the catalyst of why physical education is important.
Discover our new approach to the SHAPE America Standards.
Standards: 10.1 E 10.2 E 10.3 D 10.4 A B D (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Marybeth Miller and Gary Clark, Slippery Rock University
Jessica Peconi-Cook, Mt. Lebanon School District
68 .12:30 – 1:45 PM
Recreation
Franklin (Radisson)
Bike Programs In Schools “ The Gears And Cables And Everything In Between”
Learn how to start a bike program in your school. Identify hidden issues, maintenance, storage,
instruction and more. Then learn all the tricks of the trade from basic riding to adventure riding.
Standards: 10.2 E 10.3 D 10.4 D 10.5 B D (Grade Bands 9,12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Larry Wendler, Marple Newton School District
Mike Jackson, Wissahickon School District
69.12:30 – 1:45 PM
Dance
Adams (Radisson)
Stretch- Turns- Jumps
Flexibility and the concepts of turns and jumps will be covered in this session. These skills will be
helpful to dancers and gymnasts.
Standards: 10.4 E 10.5 B (Grande Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
April Cush, April School of Dance
Michelle Ackerman, Indiana University of PA Dance Theater
70 .12:30 – 1:45 PM
Sport & Athletics
Delaware (Casino)
Rookie Rugby
Rookie rugby is a safe, non-contact, easy to play game for boys and girls of all ages! It is played in
schools, parks and recreation leagues, and community organizations across the country.
Standard: 10.4 D E F 10.5 C F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Tricia Smoker and Kevin Smoker, Dover Area School District
71.12:30 – 1:45 PM
SHAPE America
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
50 Million Strong: What’s Your Number?
“50 Million Strong by 2029” is SHAPE America’s 14 year futuristic goal for the school health and
physical education professions. Learn more about the “moonshot” goal and how YOU can contribute.
Standards: 10.2 B 10.3 D 10.4 A B D E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Stephen Jefferies, SHAPE America President
Carl Keifer, PSAHPERD President
72.12:30 – 1:45 PM
Adapted Activities
Ballroom North (Radisson)
Fun Adapted Activities Differentiating Instruction for Students With Disabilities
West Chester University students will lead a visual presentation focusing on adapting and modifying
physical activities and equipment to increase success and independence in APE..
Standards: 10.3 D 10.4 A E 10.5 A (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenters:
Presider:
Monica Lepore, West Chester University
73 .12:30 – 1:45 PM
Future Professionals
Ballroom South (Radisson)
Words Of Wisdom: Surviving The School Environment Conveyed Through Anecdotes, Multi
Media and Physical Activity
This session will familiarize future professionals with some challenges they may face in their school
environment and provide the preparation with which to manage them. Come prepared to participate!
Standards: 10.4A F (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Jeff Jacobs, Methacton School District, SHAPE America District TOY
Erin McDonough, Lock Haven University
1:30 – 1:55 PM
Laurel West (Casino)
Representative Assembly Delegate Sign In
PSAHPERD
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Laurel East and West (Casino)
PSAHPERD
Representative Assembly
74. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Health
Valley Forge Park Ballroom ( Casino)
High Times: The Challenges Of Teaching Marijuana Prevention
How do you effectively teach marijuana prevention when public approval for the drug is over 50% and
increasing nationwide? This workshop will provide teaching strategies for marijuana prevention.
Standards: 10.1 D E 10.2 C D 10.3 A (Grade Bands 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Jim Brenner, West Chester University
West Chester University
75. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Physical Education
Ballroom North (Radisson)
Increase Participation Of All
Sharpen strategies to increase participation of all students in PE. We’ll share ideas on incorporating
multiple games in one, flexible grouping, leveled learning, dealing with daily moods. etc
Standards: 10.4 A B D F 10.5 F (Grade Band 6)
Presenters:
Mike Jackson and Ron Sandor, Wissahickon School District
Presider:
76. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Professional Preparation
Franklin (Radisson)
Discover The Possibilities Of Service Learning!
Discover the benefits of combining classroom instruction with meaningful community service.
Program will include examples of using classroom objectives to fulfill community needs.
Standards: 10.4 A F (Grade Band 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Rebecca Wehler, Edinboro University
Deb Lawler, Lower Moreland School District
77. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Technology
Hancock (Radisson)
The 3 BEST Strategies For Incorporating Technology
Wherever you are in your personal technology quest, if you teach K-12 Physical Education, you ‘ll
learn the 3 BEST ideas and strategies at this session!
Standards: 10.4 A 10.5 C (Grade Band 6)
Presenter:
Presider:
Courtney Sjoerdsma, SPARK
Yevonne Carlson, Slippery Rock University
78. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Early Childhood/Future Professionals
Ballroom South (Radisson)
I Got 99 Problems But Math Ain’t 1
Infuse LAL practices into your elementary Physical Education classroom, by adding the alphabet to
your wall.
Standards: 10.1C 10.4 A 10.5 A (Grade Band 3)
Presenter:
Presider:
Steve Wehrle, Greenwich Township School, NJ
Andrew Glessner, Slippery Rock University
79. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Adapted Activities
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Behavior Management for APE
Examine a variety of behavior strategies that can be implemented in your APE class.
Standards: 10.3 A D (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Jesse Yanni, Lansdale Catholic High School
80. 2:00 – 3:15 PM
Adams (Radisson)
FitnessGram- More Than Assessment
Physical Education
Join this interactive session to experience the improved usability and consolidation of FitnessGram and
ActivityGram with the new My Healthy Zone platform. Learn more about implementing
FitnessGram.
Standards: 10.1 C E 10.2 A B 10.4 A E (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9, 12)
Presenter:
Presider:
Ellen Ormsby, US Games
81. 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Health
Parkview Ballroom (Casino)
Whatever Happened To Comprehensive Health Education?
Explore the need for and scope of comprehensive health education and examine the rationale for a
comprehensive vs categorical approach to health instruction.
Standards: 10.1A B C D E 10.2 B C D E 10.3 A B C D 10.4 A B (Grade Bands 3, 6, 9)
Presenter:
Presider:
Sharon Vaissiere, Anchorage School District
82. 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Recreation
Ross-Jefferson (Radisson)
Forza, The Samurai Sword Workout
Forza by PowerStrike, is a safe full body workout based on authentic Japanese sward fighting moves.
Students use wooden practice swards to perform graceful controlled movements combined into easy
and then gradually challenging routines. Fine your inner warrior with Forza!
Standard: 10.4 A
Presenter:
Presider:
Deb DeLillo DiCanto, Jewish Day School of Lehigh Valley
Todd Yatchysyn, Pen Argyl School District
83. 3:30 – 4:45
Physical Education
Adams (Radisson)
Physical Activity + Nutrition = Superfood for Every Student
Join us for an active session to learn 5 great tips for integrating nutrition in PE and receive access to
free activity plans that fuse fitness and nutrition concepts from openphysed.org.
Standards: 10.1 C 10.4 A (Grade Band 3)
Presenter:
Presider:
Ellen Ormsby, US Games
6:00 – 6:45 PM
Ballroom Grand Foyer
Appreciation Awards
PSAHPERD
Sponsors: Charles “Chick” and Nancy Hungerford
6:45 – 7:15 PM
PSAHPERD
Ballroom Grand Foyer
21 Century Endowment Fund Reception and President’s Pre –Banquet Reception
7:30 – 9:30 PM
Grand Ballroom
PSAHPERD
Elmer B. Cottrell Memorial Award Banquet
Sunday, November 22, 2015
7:30 – 8:30 AM
PSAHPERD
Nosh Bagel
Joe Carr Memorial Breakfast
Share breakfast over Sunday morning devotions, fellowship, and thanks for all we have been given and
for help we hope to do.
7:30 –8:45 AM
PSAHPERD
Nosh Bagel
Program Evaluation Meetings
Vice Presidents and Vice President Elects meet to exchange evaluations of the 2010 convention and
suggestions for the 2011 convention.
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Laurel East and West
2016 New Executive Board Meeting
PSAHPERD
Upcoming Events
SHAPE America: April 5-9, 2016 Minneapolis, MN
SHAPE America ED: May 22-24, 2016 Atlantic, NJ
PSAHPERD: November 30 –December 2, 2016 Seven Springs
WELCOME TO THE 2015 PSAHPERD CONVENTION EXHIBITS
Marcy Jack (picture)
Convention Exhibits Chair
Welcome to Valley Forge! Thank you professionals, students and guests for attending this exciting
convention. The exhibit hall is bustling with over 40 booths staffed with knowledgeable
representatives who look forward to discussing your needs. Stop by the archery range, daily
demonstrations and Silent Auction. Visit the PSAHPERD Logo Shoppe to enter the raffle with the
chance to win prizes and a free PSAHPERD membership!
Demonstrations
Friday
Saturday
1:15 Fizika
2:45 Spikeball
4:15 Billion Mile Race
11:45 Pillar 360
12:00
PSAHPERD 2015 Exhibitors
American Heart Association
610 Community Way Lancaster, PA 17601
www.heart.org
Booth #3
Representatives: Ashley Schade
Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart are national education and fundraising events sponsored by
the American Heart Association and SHAPE America. These events engage elementary and middle
school students with jumping rope or playing basketball while empowering them to improve their
health and help other kids with heart health issues.
Billion Mile Race
150 Harrison Ave. Boston, MS 02111
www.BillionMileRace.org
Booth #9
Representative: Emily Nichols
The Billion Mile Race is challenging America's schools to collectively walk, jog, and run one billion
miles. Yep, that’s ‘billion’ with a ‘b’. Why? We know that walking and running programs can have a
powerful impact not only on kids’ activity levels, but also on a range of outcomes related to health,
emotional well-being, and academic performance. Head to www.BillionMileRace.org to explore
whose taking part and to learn more.
Bowling Proprietors Association of PA
761 Pine Valley Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15237
www.pabowling.com
Booth #16
Representative: Bob Borello
In School Bowling – The Bowling Proprietors of Pennsylvania will provide a free curriculum and
instructional videos to educators to teach the great sport of bowling. Kids love it and so will you. The
curriculum may be available online.
The Children’s Health Market
Booth #26
575 Nod Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897
www.thegreatbodyshop.net
Representative: Sharon Vaissiere
Nationally recognized PreK-8th Comprehensive Health Education curriculum program meets all
national and state standards. Fun to use and easy to teach.
Eduspire
P.O. Box 933 Devon, PA 19333
www.eduspire.org
Booth #12
Representatives: Andy Rishel, Jaime Thurber
Eduspire is a statewide leader in professional development for today's educator, offering face-to-face,
hybrid, and online graduate-level professional development courses. Check out our Health course EDKU 9119 Health Education for 21st Century Learners
on our website: www.eduspire.org
Fizika Group LLC
233 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602
www.fizikagroup.com
Booth #13
Representatives: Ginny Ward, Janelle Burleigh
Fizika offers proven methods and tools for more productive education. Fizika offers online and onsite
professional development and research based products to help educators engage students in deeper
levels of learning through movement, total participation and creative play.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
18604 West Creek Dr. Tinley Park, IL 60477
www.g-w.com
Booth #11
Representative: Josh Berk
Goodheart-Willcox offers new textbook choices for your classroom: Essential Health and
Comprehensive Health. Features include in-depth coverage of the latest health issues, activities written
by experienced classroom teachers, an abundance of illustrations for visual learners, and extensive
online offerings to reinforce learning. Learn more at our booth or at www.g-w.com/health.
HL Corp
P.O.Box 3327 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
www.hlbadminton.com
Representative: Dean Schoppe
Badminton rackets, shuttlecocks, tennis rackets, squash rackets and accessories.
Booth #32
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Zink Hall 233 1190 Maple St. Indiana, PA 15705
www.iup.edu/kines
Booth #21
Representatives: David Wachob
We offer multiple graduate degrees in HPE Teacher Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Management. We are the only program in Pennsylvania offering Dual K-12 Health and Physical
Education Teacher certification at the graduate level.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Department of Theatre and Dance Booth #27
104 Waller Hall-IUP Indiana, PA 15705
www.iup.edu/theater
Representatives: Holly Boda-Sutton, Lindsey Grove
Interactive Health Technology
1101 W 34th Street #213 Austin, TX 78705
www.ihtusa.com
Booth # 17
Representative: Lois Mauch
Spirit Heart Rate Monitors and Spirit Software.
Lincoln Learning Solutions
294 Massachusetts Ave. Rochester, PA 15074
www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org
Booth #18
Representatives: Debra Karwoski, Marc Grandinetti
Online Physical Education Courses
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association
Proud Convention Sponsor
7710 Clark Rd. Erie, PA 16510
www.dairyspot.com
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Booth #1
Representatives: Sharon Piano, Calvin Parson, Jr.
Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers your students to eat healthier, move more and inspire their school and
community to do the same. Learn more about this free, customizable school wellness solution.
OTDA Organ Tissue Donor Awareness
1020 New Holland Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601
www.iu13.org
Representative: Heather Shearer
Booth #25
Every 16-year-old student who applies for a PA driver's license is asked to make a decision that could
mean life or death for more than 8,000 Pennsylvanians who are currently on the transplant waiting list.
The OTDA Project assists secondary students in pre-thinking the critical issues surrounding organ and
tissue donation so that each teen can make an informed decision and communicate that decision to
family members.
One on One Fitness
424 W. Aaron Drive State College, PA 16803
www.oneononefit.com
Booth #10
Representative: Ryan Burke
One on One, a thirty-year fitness industry leader, now provides cutting-edge continuing education
products and services for health and physical education teachers. With One on One's help, you can
make fitness education a part of any physical education program. Stop by One on One's booth to
receive free lesson plans and learn more about the tools you need to implement fitness in your classes.
You can also pick up your copy of FUNdamentals of Fitness, our 300+ page collection of lesson plans,
exercise descriptions, and activity ideas for bringing fitness into physical education.
One on One's booth will also include details about the Nutrition Habit Challenge. This annual,
community-wide event challenges participants to make a positive nutritional change every day for a
month. Contestants who meet their goals are entered to win prizes, including a grand prize trip to
Disney World! Come speak with us to learn more about how to implement the Nutrition Habit
Challenge in your school.
Pennsylvania Game Commission
2001 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797
www.pgc.state.pa.us
Booth #35
Representative: Todd Holmes
The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers programs to teach outdoor recreational activities to
students including archery, bow hunting, and hunter education. Visit the Pennsylvania Game
Commission booth to learn how your school can enroll in the program and take advantage of the
equipment grants, free training and more that the agency is able to offer.
PSAHPERD
202 East Third Avenue Lititz, PA 17543
www.psahperd.org
PSAHPERD Logo Shoppe
www.psahperd.org
Booth #5
Booth #6, 7
Representative: Jackie Colwes, Pittsburgh Public Schools, retired
Physical Education clothing, key chains, whistles, etc. Stop by and enter the Exhibit Hall Raffle – win
a cool prize basket and a One Year PSAHPERD Membership!
Pillar 360
310 Nancy Drive Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
www.Pillar360.com
Booth #8
Representative: Don Blair, Mark Blair
PILLAR 360: A portable anchoring system that allows for multiple training programs using exercise
ropes, bands, resistance tubes, suspension trainers, etc. simultaneously!
Ropeworks
www.learntojumprope.com
Booth #4
www.ropeworkjumprope.com
Representative: Rene Bibaud
Ropeworks is the creation of athlete, entertainer and motivational speaker, Rene Bibaud. Rene excels
at sharing the benefits of the single best fitness tool available – the jump rope. The Jump Rope Skill
Builders Systems allows educators to teach with confidence through effective visual tools, skill
breakdowns, suggested routines, and a complete series of online videos that are color coded, difficulty
rated and sequenced. Offer student autonomy with our series of 6 single rope skill posters, teachers
manuals and skill cards.
Skatetime of Virginia, Inc.
PO Box 128 Berryville, VA 22611
www.skatetime.com
Booth #23
Representatives: Joyce Dunois Stanley, Richard Stanley
Skatetime offers a complete program so that you can offer a skating unit at
school. Our skating program is a comprehensive, curriculum-based skating
unit designed to engage students of all ages. We provide a complete “how to” package that we have
perfected over the last 20 years.
Spikeball
1235 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60622
www.Spikeball.com
Booth #20
Representative: Joel Graham
If Volleyball and Four-Square had a baby; it would be called Spikeball! This 2v2 sport can be played
anywhere and everywhere! The next great sport in physical education!
US Games
1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch, TX 75234
www.USgames.com
Booth # 24
Representative: Greg Congleton
US Games is the leading provider of physical education, sports, and health fitness equipment in the
United States. Our pledge is to help reduce childhood obesity, by promoting a physically active and
healthy lifestyle. We are doing that by offering schools and PE teachers a comprehensive online
physical education network dedicated to helping kids become more physically active. What makes us
unique is our free OPEN physical education curriculum and their content matched equipment packs
that aligns best-practice strategies for ensuring academic rigor and strong teacher activity plans for
grades K-5. Our on-site professional development teacher trainings and our FitnessGram physical
fitness assessment tool was developed by the Cooper Institute to allow PE programs across the country
access to high quality curriculum and to effective physical education tools at no cost. For 35 years, US
Games has brought PE teachers, coaches and rec center directors the PE equipment they need to get
kids physically engaged and active. For the next 35 years and beyond we will continue to grow our
OPEN online physical education network to keep our pledge and get America’s kids physically active
and healthy for a lifetime!
Webster’s Fitness Products Inc.
Proud Sponsor of Exhibit Hall “Let’s Move Alley”
102 Grandview Dr. McMurray, PA 15317
www.webstersfitness.com
Booth #14
Representatives: Tom Webster
Webster’s Fitness Products Inc. provides professional sales and service of fitness equipment.
Webster’s is the largest supplier of fitness equipment to school districts in PA and has implemented
over 200 fitness centers in PA schools.
West Chester University
206 Sturzebecker HSC West Chester, PA 19382
www.wcupa.edu
Booth #15
Representatives: Marlaina Kloepfer, Robert Marco
The Department of Kinesiology offers two programs leading to a master of science degree, one in
exercise and sport physiology and the other in general physical education. The M.S. in exercise and
sport physiology, which also offers a concentration in athletic training, enriches academic preparation
for working in adult fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, and corporate wellness. The M.S. in general
physical education offers academic course work for teaching physical education in schools or for
obtaining employment in various professions related to physical education. In addition, the department
offers a master of public administration degree with a graduate certificate in sport management and
athletics. This professional degree focuses on the comprehensive career preparation of practicing
athletic and sport managers. Designed for individuals aspiring to leadership and management roles in
the complex world of interscholastic, intercollegiate, recreational, and professional sports, as well as
corporate fitness programs, the curriculum is built on acquiring the experiential understanding of
administrative and managerial practices in athletic settings.
AWARDS CHRONOLOGY
Use the one from the 2015 program and add
Elmer B. Cottrell
2015 : Kathryn Virginia “Ginny” Ward
Encke:
2015: Kimberley Razzano
Professional Honor
2015: Cynthia “CJ” Freeman and Coleen McNamara
Legislative
2015: Representative Tim Briggs
Layman
2015: Martha Harris
Map of PSAHPERD Local Associations
1. Allegheny
David Schmidt
[email protected]
2. Butler, Lawrence,Mercer
Carol Korn
[email protected]
3. Erie, Warren, Elk (Forming)
Lisa Celeski
[email protected]
Indianna, Armstrong
Dave Wachob
[email protected]
4. Lancaster, Lebanon
Heidi Yohn
[email protected]
5. Monroe, Pike
Beth Delay
[email protected]
6. Philadelphia
Andrew Silverman
[email protected]
7. Leigh Valley
Inactive
8. South Central
Dauphin, Perry, Cumberland
Michael Masorti
[email protected]
9. Southeastern District
Kathleen Kenney
[email protected]
10. Westmoreland
Inactive
11. Indianna, Armstrong
Dave Wachob
[email protected]
12. Venango, Crawford, Forest
Lou Slautterback
[email protected]
13. Adams/York
Inactive
Local Association Liaison
Sam Ellis
[email protected]
Inside Back Page
Thursday
Half Day Workshops 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibits Open
Exhibitors Reception
Silent Auction Open
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Executive Board Meeting
8:00 – 10:00 PM
President’s Reception
2015 Executive Board
10:15 – 11:45PM
Friday
Morning sessions 7:30 – 8:45 AM
Opening General Session 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Morning Sessions 10:30 –Noon
Awards Luncheon 12:15 – 1:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions: 1:45 – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions 3:15 – 4: 30PM
University/College Socials 5:00 – 6:00PM
Past President’s Social 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Future Professionals Meeting, Elections, Pizza Party 5:15 – 7:15 PM
Buffet Dinner 5:30 – 7:15 PM
Dance Gala 7:30 – 9:00 PM
All Convention Jump rope Event 9:15 – 10:00 PM
All Convention Social 10:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
JRFH/HFH Coordinators Breakfast 7:30 – 8:45 AM
Morning Sessions 9:00 – 10:15 PM
Student Interviews 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Morning Sessions 10:30 – 11:45 PM
Buy and Fly Lunch 11:45 AM -12:30 PM
Afternoon Session 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Representative Assembly 2:00 -4:00 PM
Afternoon Sessions 2:00 -3:15PM
Afternoon Sessions 3:30 – 4:45PM
Appreciation Awards 6:00 – 6:45PM
21st Century Endowment Reception 6:45 -7:15 PM
Elmer B Cottrell Banquet 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
Program Evaluation Meetings 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Joe Carr Memorial Breakfast 7:30 – 8:45 Am
2016 Executive Board Meeting 9:00 -11:00 AM
Best Wishes for the Coming Year Melanie Lynch 2016 President
Please Drive Safely
Filler toward back of book
Good Luck
Melanie Lynch 2016 President
“Challenge Yourself”