Today, we have a special and a personal treat! My very own little sister, Alaya Mitchell.

Alaya Mitchell is an active and energetic educator from the Alief Independent School District. Serving as the 7th grade Physical Education Teacher and Campus Wellness Coordinator at Olle Middle School, Coach Mitchell as referred to by her students provides the Olle community of students and staff with strategies and practices for positive well-being, physical fitness, and healthy living. Alaya coaches the girls’ Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Soccer teams!

Prior to teaching, Alaya kept the Sarasota community safe as a law enforcement officer of the Sarasota Police Department in the sunshine state of Florida. Coach Mitchell brings a wealth of experience as a 4 Year Division 1 Women’s Basketball player at Marshall University in West Virginia where she earned her B.S. Exercise Science.

Our interview was conducted on Alaya’s lunch break, so you may hear a few bells in the background. We definitely caught the richness of campus life during this brief chat!

With absolute pleasure and excitement, I introduce to you Coach, Alaya Mitchell!

Notes: In the interview, Alaya mentions dynamic stretching. Here is a great video that captures some dynamic stretches: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/stretching-vd.html