Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Hollie serves the profession well. She is the President of SHAPE America Southern District and the Executive Director of SHAPE Florida....plus she can dance.  Take a listen to learn about Hollie's leadership style, her path to service, and the best advice she has received. 

Cam has a long career as an elementary physical education teacher. She has also served in many leadership roles, such as the Executive Director of Tennessee AHPERD. She is a true servant and was an integral part of bringing the Health & Physical Literacy Summit to Birmingham in 2020. 

Cam is also an ultra-marathoner....something that our hosts are not.  Enjoy this episode!!

Emily teaches K-2 at Kennesaw Elementary in Kennesaw, Georgia where she has taught for the last 27 years. She has earned Teacher of the Year for Kennesaw Elementary, Cobb County Elementary P.E. Teacher of the Year, Georgia AHPERD Elementary P.E. Teacher of the Year, Southern District SHAPE America Elementary P.E. Teacher of the Year, the Award of Excellence in P.E., Southern District SHAPE America Outstanding JRFH Coordinator, and National SHAPE America Outstanding JRFH Coordinator.s1,

Emily has also coordinated annual Jump Rope For Heart events that have involved the entire school, as well as the community, while raising more than $796,000 for the American Heart Association.

Debbie currently serves as Full Professor in Kinesiology and Associate Dean of Research and Health Sciences in the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University. She also is the Project Creator and Director of LiiNK (Let’s Inspire Innovation ‘N Kids). LiiNK and other researchers have shown that children who engage in more physical activity and play and more quality academic content daily will do better academically than children who are sedentary, less creative and active, and pressured with more quantity academic content daily.

Join us as we talk about physical education, recess, the arts, and much more!

Along with his current position as Professional Development Manager for OPEN, Brian is a two-time Georgia AHPERD President, Georgia AHPERD’s Social Media Director/Webmaster, OPEN National Trainer, and SHAPE America Southern District Past President.

Most recently, he was the recipient of the first OPEN National Trainer Impact Award for his service and dedication to OPEN.

Join us for a great conversation discussing technology, virtual instruction, OPEN PhysEd, leadership and much more!

Throughout her career, Connie has served as an advocate for schools and universities to model and monitor the delivery of quality physical education instruction to every student. She is a true servant and leads by example. Her journey started as a military kid and Connie has recently retired from Alabama State University where she taught future physical education teachers. 

Karen served at the University of Central Oklahoma for more than 27 years, working as the women’s head track coach, field hockey coach, senior women’s athletic director, assistant dean in the College of Education and vice president of Academic Affairs. She was the first Oklahoman to serve as president of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Karen has also served as executive director of two state AHPERD associations, Oklahoma and Florida.

Join us as we learn about Karen's career, her mentor Ms. Dugan, her time at Texas Woman's University, and how she became involved in the profession.

Henry Castelvecchi is the Executive Director of Virginia HPERD and is a true leader in the profession. Join us as we talk technology, leadership, and the upcoming school year.  

Jaime Giangrosso chatted with us about her recent move into administration. A talented teacher and true community builder, Jaime shares her views on quality physical education and the importance in finding your people. 

Melanie's accolades are jaw-dropping...
2004 Pennsylvania AHPERD Health Educator of the Year
2012 Pennsylvania AAHPERD Honor Award
2012 Eastern District Health Education of the Year
2015 SA Outstanding Professional in Health Education Award
2016 SA National Health Education TOY

But, her passion, energy, and love for the profession far exceed any award she has won. We were honored to have her on the show.  Take a listen....and be inspired.