About Me

Education:

College/University Major

Wichita State University 1970-74

Emporia State University 2001-2003

Bachelors Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Wichita State University

Masters Degree

Masters of Science in Physical Education from Emporia State University

Awards

1. 2008 NASPE National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

2. 2008 Central District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

3. 2007 Kansas Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

4. 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award for years of service at Wichita Collegiate School and for the early childhood physical education curriculum

5. 2000 KAHPERD Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator Award

6. 1994 American Heart Association Community Service Award

7. 1987 Master Teacher Award from Wichita Collegiate School

Special Training:

Certified American Heart Association CPR/AED instructor

Philosophy:

I teach a unique age group that requires a different emphasis than teaching older students.  In considering the two words Physical and Education, my focus has become more on the word education.  Class procedures, rules, and skills that I may have taken for granted with older children have become the main emphasis of many a class lesson.  It is my belief, however, that these lessons can be learned through a fun and meaningful curriculum that provides fundamental skills, games, and activities that stress healthy lifestyle choices, appropriate socialization, multicultural experiences, cross-curricular integration, and an appreciation of physical activity.