Scaling the Summit-- Radio Gold

Larry Judge currently serves as Associate Chair and Professor of Kinesiology at Ball State University [at Ball State since 2006].  He has BA in Political Science, MPA Public Administration, MS Physical Education (Exercise Science/Sport Management), and PhD Education Administration (Higher Education Admin/Exercise Science).

Larry holds many professional certifications:

• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer. 
• USA Weightlifting Advanced Sport Performance Coach. 
• USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach 
• United States Track and Field, Level 3 Coach 
• American College of Sports Medicine, Health Fitness Instructor 
• American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer, 
• National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 

Larry is one of the preeminent throw coaches in the country. Hagan Landry, one of Larry's athletes, won the silver medal in the men’s shot put (F41) in the Paralympics this Summer.

Susan Jackson received her Bachelor’s and Ed.S. degrees in Physical Education from University of Montevallo and her Master’s degree in Physical Education from UAB. She has retired with 30+ years as an Elementary Physical Education teacher in two different schools. She has worked as an adjunct instructor for two universities. Currently, Susan is an archery instructor for Hoover Parks and Recreation. She serves as a representative for HEAL United. She works with Alabama Conference of Educators. Susan has served and continues to serve in numerous positions at the state, regional and national level.

Susan has received numerous awards and honors, such as:

• Alumnus of the Year for UM and UAB
• Elementary Teacher of the Year for ASAHPERD and Southern District
• TOY for both schools she taught (Childersburg Elem & Valley Elem)
• Teacher Hall of Fame at Childersburg Elementary
• Jump Rope for Heart Awards at the state, regional and national level

Susan was a cooperating teacher for many student interns and definitely has made her mark within the profession.

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Linda received her Bachelor’s Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Lock Haven University. She taught Health and Physical Education for 10 years and coached field hockey, basketball and gymnastics. Linda's experience also includes managing a racquet club for 5 years. Linda received her Masters Degree in Management from Penn State University.

Linda served as the Executive Director of PSAHPERD for 37 years and is now retired. She has been a PSAHPERD member for 45+ years and has served on many Eastern District Association Councils and Committees, including Eastern District President, Eastern District Parliamentarian, and Society of Association management (SAM).

Currently, Linda is the Parliamentarian for The National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy.

Brent has a distinguished career in Health Education/Health Literacy and serves the profession in a number of leadership roles. Brent's background includes receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Samford University and his PhD in Health Education and Health Promotion from UAB.

Currently, Brent is a Professor at California State University, Stanislaus and is the President of Western District SHAPE America.

Brent has been recognized for his work by receiving a number of honors and recognitions, such as:

• Outstanding Doctoral Health Education Student UAB 2008
• Nominated for Outstanding Professor Award CSU Stanislaus 2014-2015; 2016-2017; 2017-2018
• Stan State Club/Organization Advisor of the Year 2015
• Outstanding Alumni Health Education UAB 2018
• CAHPERD Honor Award 2020

We enjoyed our conversation with Brent and we think you will too!

Former Scaling the Summit- Radio Gold guest, Larissa Maloney brings us information about this great family fun event.

For all the details visit: https://www.99walks.fit/rainbow

or connect on Instagram or Facebook: @activekids2.0

Toni Leo has had a storied career in physical education and coaching. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from University of Montevallo and her Master’s degree in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She served for 29 years as MS/HS Physical Educator, Health Educator, Dance Educator and Coach at 8 schools where she coached volleyball, basketball, tennis and archery AND was the choreographer of 5 musicals and show choir.

Toni also worked with the Alabama State Department of Education as the Health and Physical Education Specialist and retired from public education in 2013. 

In her "retired" life, Toni has worked and/or volunteered for the Alabama Sports Foundation, the American Red Cross, the Alabama Sports Festival Foundation, HEAL United, and the Hoover archery range. Additionally, she is an adjunct instructor for the University of Alabama - Birmingham (UAB). 

Toni has received numerous awards and honors, including:

ASAHPERD/Southern District to AAHPERD –

High School Health TOY; High School Physical Education TOY; SD High School Physical Education TOY; Dance TOY; Pathfinder Award; Honor Award; Hoops For Heart Coordinator of the Year

COACHING

State Championship Boys Tennis Coach – 1993 Grissom H.S.; County Basketball Coach of the Year; Over the Mountain Basketball Coach of the Year; County Tennis Coach of the Year; Over the Mountain Tennis Coach of the Year

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Gene White is the President Elect for the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy.

He holds a BS and MEd in Health and Physical Education from West Chester State College in Pennsylvania (Now West Chester University). Gene received his Principal Certification from Penn State. Gene's PhD is from Temple University in Psycho-Social Interactions in Play.

Gene also serves as the current Chair and Fellow, North American Society for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance and is a professor of Physical Education Teacher Education at East Stroudsburg University. 

Gene has held many service roles including:

President of  Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
President of Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 

It was a joy having Gene on the show. 

Ginger Aaron-Brush has 22 years of experience teaching physical education and is currently a teacher at Pelham Oaks Elementary School in Pelham, Alabama. She earned her bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Montevallo and her Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S) from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Additionally, she is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher.

Ginger serves on the ASAHPERD (Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) Board as Social Media Manager. She also manages social and digital media for the the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy and HEAL United. Ginger is also the technical producer of "Scaling the Summit-Radio Gold". 

Her physical education program is innovative where all students find joy in moving and her hope is that all students develop the skills necessary to become physically literate and skillful movers.

To connect with Ginger on Twitter: @gingeraaron

Beth Kirkpatrick is the Director of Education and Advocacy of Heart Zones Inc. She has taught middle school PE in the public schools’ systems in Vinton, Iowa for 20 years Beth is considered the pioneer of wearable technologies – the heart rate monitor – in schools. Previously, she served as the Director of Education for Polar Electro Inc. for 18 years

Beth has been featured on CNN, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, Life Magazine, countless magazine and newspaper stories nationwide. Her published work includes one of the first books for using heart rate monitors in physical education titled “Lessons From the Heart.”

Beth has keynoted over 1500 conferences in all fifty states as well as international keynotes in Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Brazil, China, and Canada.

She has been awarded the Emens Distinguished Professorship at Ball State University, and numerous state and national education awards including the U.S. Department of Education’s Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Award, as well as the US West Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Iowa, and National Association of Sport and Physical Education’s Teacher of the Year for the state and district.

Maria Cornelius, who joined Moxley Carmichael in 2013, is a longtime communications professional with extensive experience as a writer and editor across various media, including digital, video and print. Moxley Carmichael is one of East Tennessee's premier public and media relations firms, providing comprehensive communications services to local, regional and national companies and organizations.

Maria has been immersed in Tennessee media for more than 30 years, including a 14 year stint at the Knoxville News Sentinel, where she rose through the ranks from reporter to assistant managing editor.

Maria also is an accomplished sportswriter with bylines in local, regional and national media. She wrote the award-winning book, “The Final Season: The Perseverance of Pat Summitt,” which chronicles the last season of the legendary Lady Vols basketball coach. The book sold 4,000 copies in the first five days after its release. (https://www.amazon.com/Final-Season-Perseverance-Pat-Summitt/dp/1621902722)

Maria was named the 2020 recipient of the Mel Greenberg Media Award by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). The award is presented annually to a member of the media or sports communications professional who has best displayed a commitment to women’s basketball and to advancing the role of the media in the women’s game.

Maria is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists; U.S. Basketball Writers Association; Association for Women in Sports Media; and the WBCA.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Memphis in 1987. Originally from North Carolina, Maria now resides in Seymour, Tennessee with her dogs, Gus and Sansa, and assorted cats, including the angelic Patches and a diva named Sophia Maria.