Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

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  • S3, E2: Ben Kern on PE Policy, Leadership, and What’s Next for Schools

    Meet Ben Kern.

    Ben received his Doctor of Philosophy in 2017 from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His Principal Licensure was completed in 2002 and his BA in 1999 in Kinesiology K-12 Physical Education. 


    Currently, Ben is the Program Coordinator of the Physical Education Teacher Education in the Division of Kinesiology & Health at the University of Wyoming.

    Ben is a Board member for Wyoming Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (WAHPERD) and previously served on the Board of Directors for Louisiana AHPERD.  

    Ben spoke to us regarding the US Physical Education and Physical Activity Policy Project-- a project that is important for all those involved in physical education and physical activity.


    We hope you'll take a listen!!

    1 hr 2 min
  • S2, E27: Adam Mullis on Middle School PE and Getting Involved in the Profession

    Meet Adam Mullis:

    • Ph.D. Candidate: Health Education and Promotion: 
    • Master of Science in Education: Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction: May 2017 Walden University
    • Bachelor of Science in Physical Education: Minor in Health May 2015 Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
    • Currently teaching at Griffin Middle School 6th-8th Health and Physical Education Teacher 
    • Taught and coached at Crayton Middle School: 6th-8th Health and Physical Education Teacher 
    • South Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance President Elect, President and Past President (2015-2020)
    • Numerous presentations for groups in South Carolina, SCAHPERD, SHAPE America & Human Kinetics
    • Serving as the NAHPL Southern Tier Health Promotion Program Council MAL
    • Healthier Generations National Award Winner- Silver (2018-2020), Bronze (2016-2018),     Bronze (2015-2016)
    • Winthrop Young Alumni Award (2019)
    • Crayton Middle School Teacher of the Year (2018 -2019)
    • Crayton Middle School Above the Call of Duty Award (2018 -2019)
    • South Carolina Association for Physical Educators- Presidents Award Winner (2016)
    • Most Outstanding Major- Winthrop University (2015)
    • Physical Education Major of the year (2015)
    • Physical Education Major of the year (2014)
    • Eagle Scout (2011)

    Adam chats with us about quality middle school physical education and his call to be actively involved in the profession!!

    1 hr 10 min
  • S2, E25: Bringing the Energy: Tecca and Kim on Teaching, Teamwork, and Loving What You Do

    Tecca Kilmer and Kim Gerlich are middle school physical education teachers at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, Florida.  


    Tecca has served Southern District on the Leadership council, the Southern District Advocacy Committee, and the Southern District LMAS state coordinator chair. She is also a Past-President of SHAPE Florida. She represented SHAPE America as one of the TOY’s that was invited to work with NASA to develop Train Like an Astronaut curriculum/materials. 

    Kim has served on numerous committees for SHAPE Florida and Southern District. She has been teaching for 33 years and has certifications in the following areas: Elementary Education (Grades 1-6), English of Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/Endorsement), Health (Grades K-12), Mentally Handicapped (Grades K-12), and Physical Education (Grades K-12).


    Kim and Tecca love to laugh.  Longtime co-workers, you can sense their enthusiasm and energy.


    Thanks for tuning in!

    1 hr 18 min
  • S2, E24: What Is Physical Literacy (and Why It Matters) with Sarah Cahill

    This episode is the podcast version of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy's July webinar. You can find that webinar here.

    This webinar, titled "What is Physical Literacy? Do I have it? How do I help others achieve it?" was presented by Sarah Cahill. 

    To learn more about Sarah, please visit her bio.

    The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy is a diverse organization that seeks to advance health and physical literacy in our society, especially in K-12 schools, higher education, and in dance and sport venues. NAHPL seeks to grow and advance professional leaders who will interact and network on regional, national and global levels to expand health and physical literacy opportunities for all children and adults.

    33 min
  • S2, E23: Trauma-Informed Schools: How Educators Can Better Support Students

    This episode is the podcast version of the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy's January webinar. You can find that webinar here. 

    This webinar, titled "Trauma- Informed Schools: How Schools Can Make the Shift" was presented by Dr. Dayna Watson. 

    Dayna Watson completed a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of Florida. She has extensive experience and training in clinical supervision and mental health counseling, specializing in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Watson’s clinical areas include play therapy techniques and creative interventions with children and adolescents, group therapy with young children, and cognitive therapy. Her research interests include issues of social class and poverty in mental health counseling, community-school collaboration, and counseling student development.


    The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy is a diverse organization that seeks to advance health and physical literacy in our society, especially in K-12 schools, higher education, and in dance and sport venues. NAHPL seeks to grow and advance professional leaders who will interact and network on regional, national and global levels to expand health and physical literacy opportunities for all children and adults.

    As a member and mission centered organization, NAHPL encourages and facilitates active participation by all members, advocating for health and physical literacy. NAHPL leadership and members plan and implement professional learning opportunities and events at the regional and national levels, and advocate for health and physical literacy in Pre-K-higher education and across society.

    To learn more about the Academy please visit www.nahpl.org

    53 min
  • S2, E22: Coach D-D Breaux on Leadership, Gymnastics, and Life Beyond the Sport

    Coach D-D Breaux retired in 2020 after 43 years as head coach of the LSU Gymnastics team. An excellent athlete in her own right, Breaux was a nationally-ranked gymnast by both the A.A.U. and the U.S.G.F. and she was also a Junior Olympic National Champion. 

    A native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Breaux attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she competed for the Lady Lions gymnastics team for two seasons and helped SLU to a second-place finish at the 1972 AIAW Championships.

    She has been named the SEC Coach of the Year on nine occasions, NCAA Central Regional Coach of the Year nine times, and in the summer of 2009, Breaux received one of the highest honors as she was voted into the USA Gymnastics Region 8 Hall of Fame. D-D was recognized as the National Gymnastics Coach of the Year in 2014 and again in 2017.

    Coach Breaux chats with us about leadership, coaching, Title IX, mental health, and fishing!!!

    Tune in!!

    1 hr 15 min
  • S2, E20: A Lifetime of Leadership: Mimi Murray on Coaching, Teaching, and Impact

    Mimi Murray is an esteemed leader. 


    • Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Springfield College
    • PhD from the University of Connecticut
    • Springfield College professor of exercise science and sport studies for 52 years (the longest-standing faculty member in Springfield College history.
    • Served as president for:
    • International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD)
    • American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
    • National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS).
    • Served as vice president for the United States Collegiate Sports Council

    COACHING:

    • Coached women’s gymnastics at Springfield College where her teams were undefeated in dual meet competition and won three Division I national championships.
    • Coached the USA Gymnastics Team for the World University Games
    • Served as a sport psychology consultant to the USA Olympic Field Hockey Team, the USA Olympic Equestrian Team, and numerous professional, collegiate, and high school athletes and coaches.

    A few of her many honors inclue:

    • Ethics Fellow of the International Institute for the Study of Sport
    • Luther Halsey Gulick Award from AAHPERD
    • R. Tait McKenzie Award
    • Honor Awards from AAHPERD, ICHPER-SD, and NAGWS.
    • Inducted into the inaugural class of the New Agenda: Northeast Women’s Hall of Fame and is an inductee in the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame.
    • Recipient of the 2017 Springfield College President’s Humanics Achievement Award
    1 hr 14 min

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