Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast

In this episode 1st year Adapted PE teacher Ava Marburger and Retired Adapted PE Teacher Heidi Fisher both from Minnesota join 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY.

In this episode, 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year Jen Heebink shares 10 Lasso-isms for relationship building in teaching and shares about the world cup! Andy Milne's SlowChat Health: https://slowchathealth.com/2023/05/15/ted-lasso/

In this episode, we chat with 2025 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY Brad Hunter about his TOY journey and experiences, why everyone needs a bucket and what kind of experiences being a TOY has opened for him

In this episode we explore inclusive higher education opportunities for for people with intellectual disabilities with Dr. Sherry Holloway and Mary Hauff. Jen Heebink ('22 SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year)

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In this episode Penny joins host SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year Jen Heebink to talk about her son, Kyle, who happens to have Down Syndrome.

In this episode, our host Jen Heebink brings strategies, tools and stories to our show to help lead yourself through the roller coaster of teaching.

In this episode (11) we are joined by Tonya Sands. She is one of the most amazing advocates for her kid and a visionary for inclusion for her community.

In this episode we meet Chris Ahrens-2026 SHAPE America Western District Adapted PE TOY. Chris talks about his life growing up with a disability and now teaching students all students including students with disabilities and his soccer career with the Paralympics/US Soccer.

In this episode we welcome 2025 SHAPE AMERICA MS PE TOY Heather Burde and SHAPE AMERICA President Joe Deutsch and recognize December 3rd as International Individuals with Disabilities Day. Heather lives with a disability herself who now teaches and advocates for all students and Joe was her advisor in college.

In this episode, MNSHAPE president Annika Culver joins the podcast to talk about her journey as a student where impactful interactions with students of all abilities molded her future as an PE/Adapted PE teacher, mnshape board leader and Current President. 10am-11am central time on 11/26/2025