Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Vicki Worrell began her career teaching elementary physical education in Kansas for 19 years. While teaching in public schools she was a high school volleyball and track coach and also coached a jump rope team for 12 years.

She has made 400+ presentations at international, national, regional, state and local conventions and workshops and has co-authored nine books and has published numerous articles in various professional journals.

Her professional involvement includes having served as President of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD, now named SHAPE America), President of the Central District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and President of the Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  Dr. Worrell also served for MANY years as the Executive Director of KAHPERD.

Vicki is a great leader and has impacted many throughout her career!

Milton Wilder is retired and Professor Emeritus of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. In addition to 29 years at DSU, his 44- year teaching career included the University of New Orleans, the University of Alabama in Birmingham and 4 ½ years teaching and coaching in public schools. 

Milton has served at every level including the national level, District and the state associations of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Milton has 29 years of service to the Mississippi HPERD included President, an elected or appointed member of the Board of Directors (22 years) and State Convention Manager.

Milton is the epitome of servant leadership.  

Robbie Gibbons is a middle school Physical Education teacher and coach at Homewood Middle School. He is a Samford University graduate where he was on the football team.
Robbie was a contestant on ABC's Castaways in Indonesia Batanta (2017 and aired 2018). This experience started his wellness journey. He has lost 170 pounds and speaks about having improved vision for life, energy and mental well being. Robbie is a true inspiration.

You can reach Robbie at: 

https://www.robbierainbow.com/

or on Instagram at @robbie.rainbow

Jenni graduated from Lee High School in Baton Rouge, then Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration then went on to LSU to earn a master’s degree also in Business Administration.  She taught in the college of business at LSU for 25 years (from 1984-2001) in the marketing department and was the Marjorie B. Ourso Endowed Professor. Then, Jenni became the director of marketing for LSU Athletics from 2001-2007, all while being a competitive runner during the years she was teaching and working.

In 2000, Jenni added “entrepreneur” to her resume when she opened the first “Varsity Sports” a Louisiana-born running specialty store in Baton Rouge. Varsity Sports started as one store, with a $100,000 investment and is now a $2+ million dollar business venture.

As an entrepreneur, Jenni has received:

• Runners World Best Running Specialty Store in Southeast Region
  
• LSU Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses
  
• Top 100 Woman Owned Businesses in Baton Rouge
  
• Boston Marathon Varsity Sports Top 3 Teams Men/Women 2014
  
• Gold Partner Top Account in Southeast Asics, Saucony, Nike, Brooks
  
• Top 50 Running Stores in America 2016, 2017, 2018
  
• National North Face Never Stop Exploring Award – Best Store in America in Community Service  2016
  
• National Saucony Run for Good Award 2017 – Service to Fitness Community.  One of Top 6 Stores in America
  
• Baton Rouge Business Report’s Influential Women in Business 2015
  

Jenni’s running career:

• Ran competitively on the Nike Racing team and US Track and Field 8 Nations Games team.
  
• Qualified for Olympic Trials in the marathon in 1984,88, and 92.
  
• Ran the 10K Olympic Exhibition at LA Olympic Games Trials.
  
• Ranked Top 20 in the world by Track and Field News 1988.
  
• Past winner of Greater NO Marathon, Mardi Gras Marathon, Dallas White Rock Marathon, and Baton Rouge Marathon.
  
• Louisiana Record holder a multiple distance.
  

Tecca Kilmer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from West Virginia University and a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of South Florida. She has taught at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL for the past twenty-six years. Tecca was instrumental in leading her school to be one of the nationally recognized STARS schools and has created many programs and events in her school and community to further wellness and physical activity. She has served on the Southern District Leadership council, the Southern District Advocacy Committee, and the Southern District LMAS state coordinator chair. She is a Past-President of SHAPE Florida and was awarded Florida and Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Tecca represented SHAPE America as one of the TOY’s that was invited to work with NASA to develop Train Like an Astronaut curriculum/materials.

It was a joy having Tecca chat with us about leadership, service, and quality physical education.

Chris Reeves is a physical education teacher at Warrior Elementary School in Alabama and has been there since 2013.  He is a two-time alum of UAB.

Interestingly, Chris first graduated from UAB with a degree in Theater, then went on several years later to get his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. Chris is currently the President Elect on the ASAHPERD Board of Directors where he has also served for many years as Vice President of the Physical Education Division
Chris also participates in HEAL United which stands for Healthy Eating, Active Living.  In his work with HEAL he is an Assistant Coordinator and we will learn more about his role in HEAL in just a few minutes.  Chris was also the recipient of the 2020 ASAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

You can connect with Chris on Twitter: @Chrisreevespe74

Cindy O'Brien has a storied career teaching physical education at the elementary level. Her colleagues know her as a dedicated professional and her students know her as a their number one fan. Cindy has a unique perspective on social emotional learning as she strives to build lasting relationships with her students and their families.

Cindy was the 2018 ASAHPERD Teacher of the Year and currently serves on the ASAHPERD Board of Directors.

You can find Cindy on Twitter at @coacho27

Lynn Johnson is Professor in the Health and Human Performance Department at Plymouth State University located in Plymouth, NH and teaches courses in the Physical Education/Health Education Teacher Certification program.

Lynn is a passionate professional with a long career dedicated to service within her state and district AHPERD organizations.

We were honored to talk with Lynn about her storied career and how COVID19 has affected her teaching, her students, and the future of the profession.

To learn more about Lynn: https://www.plymouth.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-staff/faculty-profiles/lynn-v-johnson/

Jim Hinerman and Judy Johnson have played huge roles in preparing our future professionals. We were honored to have them BOTH join us on the show to talk about student involvement, leadership and service.

Shawn earned her BS from Penn State, MS from Springfield College, and doctorate from Columbia University.  Currently, Shawn is a Professor of Kinesiology at Manhattan College.  She has served as President of NAGWS (National Association of Girls and Women in Sport). 

Shawn has had a very distinguished career, receiving top honor such as:

NYSAHPERD 2012 Professional of the Year
NYSAHPERD 2011 Ron Feingold Lecture Series Program Lecturer
AAHPERD Honor Award, 2010
NYSAHPERD Amazing Person Award, Higher Education, 2010
Eastern District Association of AAHPERD (March, 2004) Margaret Paulding Lecturer

We were delighted to have Shawn on the show to take with us about girls and women in sport, physical education, coaching, TItle IX and gender equity.