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Mark Your Calendar June 28 & 29 MAHPERD Leadership Conf Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester August 3 & 4 Health Educator Conference Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites September 11 MAHPERD Board Mtg DoubleTree Hotel Westboro October 23 MAHPERD Board Mtg DoubleTree Hotel Westboro October 25 Convention pre-registration and student volunteer deadline November 6 & 7 Annual MAHPERD Convention DCU Center, Worcester January 22, 2018 MAHPERD Board Mtg DoubleTree Hotel Westboro June 2017 Newsletter 1st Annual MAHPERD School Health Education Conference August 3 & 4, 2017 “Soaring to Excellence!” PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703 774-254-4657 www.ma-hperd.org 4th Annual MAHPERD Leadership Conference “Leadership: Windows of Opportunity” For all K-12 Directors and Lead Teachers of Health and Physical Education June 28 & 29, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, MA Keynote Speaker: Sandra Sims Topics will include Social & Emotional Learning updates; Standards Based Health & Physical Education programming; assisting LGBTQ students in our schools; teen depression awareness and many opportunities to interact with directors of various MA school districts! For more information & registration Leadership Conference Schedule
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June28&29MAHPERDLeadershipConfHiltonGardenInn,Worcester
August3&4HealthEducatorConferenceSalemWaterfrontHotel&Suites
September11MAHPERDBoardMtgDoubleTreeHotelWestboro
October23MAHPERDBoardMtgDoubleTreeHotelWestboro
October25Conventionpre-registrationandstudentvolunteerdeadline
November6&7AnnualMAHPERDConventionDCUCenter,Worcester
January22,2018MAHPERDBoardMtgDoubleTreeHotelWestboro
June 2017 Newsletter
1stAnnualMAHPERDSchoolHealthEducationConference
August3&4,2017“SoaringtoExcellence!”
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
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4thAnnualMAHPERDLeadershipConference“Leadership:WindowsofOpportunity”
ForallK-12DirectorsandLeadTeachersofHealthandPhysicalEducation
June28&29,2017
HiltonGardenInnWorcester,MAKeynoteSpeaker:SandraSims
TopicswillincludeSocial&EmotionalLearningupdates;StandardsBasedHealth&PhysicalEducationprogramming;assistingLGBTQstudentsinourschools;teendepressionawarenessandmanyopportunitiestointeractwithdirectorsofvariousMAschooldistricts!
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IamhonoredandproudtoserveasPresidentofMAHPERD.Iamhumbledattheamazingpeopleinvolvedinthisorganization,andIfeelfortunatetoservewithsuchcommittedanddedicatedprofessionals.Icommendourpastpresident,ClaudiaBrown,forsuchsuccessfulleadershipandawonderfulpastconvention.Expectationscontinuetobehighforthisexecutiveboard,aswell!OurboardplansonprovidingyouwithagreatconventionandotherprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesthroughMAHPERD.Inthismessage,IwouldliketointroducetheconventionthemeandorganizationforNovember6-7,2017.
ConstructingMeaningfulExperiences,BridgingIdeas,andBuildingCommunity
Thisthemeisfocusedaroundconstructivistteachingandlearning,creatingdeepmeaningaroundbroadconcepts,creatingunderstandingthroughengagementwithothersbybuildingcommunityinourclassroomsandinourprofessionalpractice.Thisyear,theconventionwillbeorganizedacrossvarioustracks.Individualsmaychoosetofollowatrackornot.Inaddition,eachtrackwillofferfurtherpresentationsinmultimediaformatduringpost-convention,inhopesthatindividualscanearn10PDP's,withspeci`iedcriteria.Theproposedtracksandcommonthreadsinclude:
TracksApproachesinGamesCenteredInstructionApproachesinEducationalDanceandEducationalGymnasticsApproachesinAdventureEducationandCooperativeLearningApproachesinHealthEducationApproachesinSpecialEducation
CommonThreadsAssessmentTechnologySocialandEmotionalLearning
Wewouldliketoextendtheinvitationforindividualsandgroupstosubmitproposalstoparticulartracks,withtheconferencethemeinmind!Asyouarethinkingaboutthiswhilereadingthismessage,gototheMA-HPHERDwebsitetosubmityourproposal,NOW!
Iwishyouthebestastheendoftheschoolyearnears!Haveahappy,restful,andre-energizingsummer!
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FromtheDeskoftheExecutiveDirector
Wehavebeenbusy!!!
KudostoMAHPERDBoardmembers,CindyCoughlinandKerriSmithourCo-ChairsoftheLocalArrangementsCommitteewhoorganizedandworkedwithSHAPEAmericatoputonourBostonSHAPEAmericaNationalConventioninMarch!Theirworkethic,commitmentandprofessionalismwereappreciatedbyall!ManyMAHPERDBoardmembersandvolunteersfromalloverMassachusettsandthenationcametogetherforanexceptionalweekofprofessionaldevelopment!
MAHPERDisinfullswingwithourMAHPERDAdvocacyTeamwhohasdoneanexceptionaljobofpullingtogetheraPPTforourassociationthathighlightsthebene`itsofhealthandphysicaleducation.Stayingontopofthelatestinformationandtoolstogetthewordoutaboutourdisciplineshasalwaysbeenapriority.Wehavefoundthatweare“educatingtheeducators”onhealthandphysicaleducation90%ofthetimewhichisreallybaf`lingtousall.Shouldn’teducatorsandadministrators,whohavebeenintheclassroom,knowabouttheplethoraofstudieslinkingacademicstophysicaleducation?Caseinpoint,oneMetroWestschoolsystemhadaseveresetbackintheirphysicaleducationcurriculumthispastweek. Studentswillnowattendphysicaleducationclassonceperweekfor50minutes,Grades2-5.Thisisdevelopmentallyandinstructionallyinappropriateespeciallywithallthestudiesnationwideandinothercountrieswherebyqualityphysicaleducationprogramsactuallyenhancetheacademicsandoverallwellbeingofstudents.More"sittime"inacademicswasoutlinedinthe2017-2018schoolschedulefornextyear.Theschoolcommitteeheardstudies,rationaleandpassionateremarksfrommanyparents,butnotoneschoolcommitteememberaskedthequestion,“Wow!Thesestudiesarereallyincredible,canyoutellmemore?”Itwasfrustratinganditisfrustrating.Howmanyofyouhavebeeninthatsituation?Wemustequipourselvesnowmorethaneverforourstudents.Enoughisenough!Ifthereareotherprogramsthatsawcutstoeitherhealthorphysicaleducation,pleaseletmeknow.Intakinganotheravenuewithallthisadvocacywork,mythinkingasyourrepresentative,istoPROMOTEanySuperintendentorPrincipalthathasaddedHealthorPEtotheschoolcurriculum;supportsitinanyway,shapeorformandvisitsyourclassroomregularlytoseewhatyouareaboutandtolearnmore.
MAHPERDwillpromotethemine-blasts(ofwhichSupts/PrincipalsandtheMAPTAandotherorganizationsareapart),innewspapers,theMAHPERDNewsletter,onourTwitteraccount(handleis:MariaMelchiond4),ourMAHPERDFacebookaccountandothersocialmedia!Positiveremarksbringpositiveresults…seeingthegoodworkthatadministratorsdoforourprofessionmustberecognized.Seethepagemarked“PromoteYourAdministrator”fordetails!!
TheMAHPERDBanquetinMaywasawonderfuldayinrecognizingsomanytalentedprofessionalsinourallied`ields.Wewereproudoftheawardwinners,futureprofessionalsandtheirfamilieswhowerepartofthecelebrationofthosewhohavecontributedsomuch!(Continuedonnextpage)
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SchoolvisitscontinuetobeapriorityasIhavebeenoutandaboutintheMetroWestandSpring`ieldareas.IthasbeengreatdiscussingvisionwithmanydirectorsandteachersandaskingwhattheirneedsareandhowMAHPERDcanassist.Iamcontinuingthisinthefall.
WewillmeetwiththeAttorneyGeneral’sOf]iceanddiscusswaysthatMAHPERDandschoolhealtheducationprogramscanassistwiththeopiodcrisisandcreateideasforhealtheducationtobeanecessityinourschoolsK-12.
The4^_AnnualLeadershipConferencewilltakeplaceonJune28-29,2017attheHiltonGardenInninWorcester,MAThisisfortheDirectorsandLeadteachersofhealthandphysicaleducationinourstate.
Our1a^AnnualSchoolHealthEducationConferenceonAugust3-4,2017issuretobeaconferencethatwillgiveyoumanyperspectivesandideasofhealtheducationinourclassroomstoday.ItwillbeinSalem,MAonPickeringWharfandattachedtoaweekendifyouchoosetomakea“mini-summer”weekendretreatforyourself!
LookingaheadtoourAnnualMAHPERDStateConvention,November6-7,2017,wewillinvitealladministrators,sobesuretoaskthemtocomealongwithyoutohearMonday’sGeneralSessionKeynote,Dr.JohnRatey-“GettingMovementBackintheSchools:focusonemotionalregulationandimprovingtestscores”andTuesday’sKeynote,Dr.StephenMitchellintalkingoftheimportanceof“TeachingGamesforUnderstanding!”
Finally,summervacationwillbeuponussoonandIfoundthisquotebyEleanorBrownntosharewithyou:
“Self care is any action you purposefully take to improve your physical, emotional or spiritual well being. Too often, we do not make time for sufficient self care because we’re too busy taking care of others. Life’s demands at home, in our community and at work can take our lives out of balance. Self care can be getting more rest, eating healthier food, spending more time in thoughtful reflection, being kinder to yourself, smiling more, playing, or engaging in any activity that renews you. By making time for self care, you prepare yourself to be your best so you can share your gifts with the world. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” -Eleanor Brownn
Have a restful and wonderful summer!
Maria 😊
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MAHPERD2017AnnualAwardRecipients
JosephMcKenneyAward-ToniDuval
ToniDuvalstartedteachingandcoachingintheMilfordPublicSchoolsin1979.Shethensecuredafull-timepositionattheWhitinMiddleSchoolinUxbridge.Tonibroughtagreatvitalitytothephysicaleducationprogrambybringinginnewandinventivemiddleschoolcurriculum,advocatingfortheJRFH,creatinginnovativeAPEprogramsandemphasizingafterschoolintramuralprograms.Shealsobegantonurtureherloveofintegratingtechnologyandphysicaleducation.Whileprofessingtobealifelongcreativelearner,sheleapedatthechallengetoteachatWellesleyHighSchool.ShebroughtforthseveralinnovativeprogramsatWellesleyHighSchool,yogaandself-defense
programs;whicharestillavibrantpartofthecurriculum.ShethenmovedontobecometheDirectorofFitnessandHealthatWellesleywhereshehelpedmovetheprogramforwardandmaintainingtheprogram’soverallexcellence.However,shebegantomissher`irstlove–workingdirectlywiththestudents,soshewentbacktoteachingbutthistimeatanelementarylevelattheHunnewellElementaryinWellesley.Onceagain,herpassiontoteachandcreatebegantoblossom.WhileatHunnewell,shenurturednewideasandpioneeredactivitiesthatwereinthebestinterestsofthestudents.Programhighlightsincludeactivitiessuchassnowshoeing,yogaandtheBOKSprogram.Shecreatedexcitingnewtwistsontraditionalgamesandactivitiesthatallowedstudentstoenjoybeingactiveandyetadvancedtheirmotorlearningskillsandcooperativesituations.
Throughoutherentirecareer,TonihasbeenveryactiveinMAHPERD.SheservedasPresident,VPforGirlsandWomeninSport,receivedtheMiddleSchoolTOY,anHonorAward,servednumerousboardsandcommittees,volunteeredatvariousNational,EDAandMAHPERDconventions.ShecurrentlyCo-ChairstheTechnologyChair.MAHPERDbecameanotheravenueinwhichshecouldlearnfromcolleagues,sparkednewideasandservedasawaytogivebacktotheprofessionthathasgivenhersomuch.
HermottoatHunnewellwasto“CelebrateTheJoyofMovement”andthroughhercareershehasdonejustthat.
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HonorAward-SherylHall
SherylHallteachesattheMargaretC.EllsElementarySchoolanearlychildhoodschoolinSpring`ield,MA.ShereceivedherMastersofEducationinAdministrationandSupervisionfromAntiochNewEnglandGraduateCollegeinKeene,NewHampshire.SherylreceivedherBachelorofScienceDegreeinPhysicalEducationfromHofstraUniversityinHempstead,NewYork.Sherylstrivestoprovideaninnovativequalityphysicaleducationprogramforherstudents.Withherdeterminationanddedication,Sherylhasorganizedmanyfundraisingprograms.Duetoherefforts,shewasabletoaddaclimbingwalltoherprogram.Theclimbingwallhasbeenawelcomeaddition,whichhassparkedexcitementthroughouttheschoolandcommunity.
RecentlySherylstartedabicyclingprogramatherschoolforkindergartenand1stgradestudents,teachingthemtheartandsafetyofridingabicycle.Sheryl’sbikinglessonsarenotonlytaughtduringregularschoolhours,butalsoafterschoolwhereshevolunteershertimetohelpstudentslearnthelifetimeskillofbiking.Herprogramisthe`irstoneofitskindintheSpring`ieldPublicSchoolsdistrict.Heruniqueideahasgottentheattentionofthedistrict’ssuperintendentwholovedherconceptsomuchthathecommissionedthefacilitiesdepartmenttopursuethepotentialforbuildinganoutdoorbikingtrackatherschool.Sherylispresentlyworkingontheplanstohelpdesignandcreateabicycletrackspaceforherstudents.
SherylhassharedherexpertisebypresentingattheMAHPERDconventionsandinvariousworkshopswithhercolleaguesinSpring`ield.SherylhasalsoservedontheMAHPERDboardfor12yearsandhastwicerepresentedMAHPERDastheirPresident.
Withinherdistrict,Sherylhashelpedtocreatethepresentanti-bullyingcurriculum,facilitatedseveraldistrict-wideprofessionaldevelopmentsandcontinuestoworkondistrictprojects.
AsSherylstatesinherphilosophyofteaching,“Physicaleducationisanintegralpartofachild’seducation.Itismyresponsibilitytohelpthechilddevelopbasicskillsthatserveasthefoundationtofutureandhopefullylifelongparticipationinphysicalactivities.Istrivetocontinuallyenhancemyprogrambecausemychallengeistoreachanddevelopeverystudent.”
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HealthTeacheroftheYearPaulineCarey
PaulineCareyishonoredtobeaHealthandPhysicalEducationSpecialistintheMed`ieldPublicSchoolsandhasbeenforthelast25years.Med`ieldhiredPaulinein1992tocreateanelementaryhealthcurriculumforgrades1,4,and5.AtMed`ield'sDaleSt.Schoolshehashadthegreatfortunetoworkwithpassionateeducatorswhoconstantlystriveforexcellence.
PaulineandtwocolleagueswereawardedtheGoldinFoundationforExcellenceinTeachingin2002forcreatingandimplementingasuccessfulcharactereducationprogramwithahomeandschoolconnection.Paulinedevelopedandtaughtaonecreditcourseentitled"WhyWellness"toeighteenMed`ieldteachers.In2013shewas
awardedtheNCTAMed`ieldTeacheroftheYear.AgraduateofSpring`ieldCollegein1975,shebeganherteachingcareeratSouthwickJunior/SeniorHighSchoolandlatertaughtandcoachedFieldHockeyandSoftballatHopedaleJunior/SeniorHigh.
ShereceivedaMaster'sinEducationdegreefromCambridgeCollegein1996.Paulinehas3grownchildrenandenjoysspendingtimewithher4grandchildren,coachingyouthsoftballandridingherhorse.ElementaryPETeacheroftheYearChristineBasile
ChristineBasilegrewupinNorthAttleborough,MA.Herhappychildhooddayswerefullofsportsandneighborhoodgames.Chriswasalwayshappiestwhenshewasonthemoveandplayingonesportoranother.AftergraduationfromBishopFeehanHighSchoolinAttleboro,MAChrisdecidedtostudyphysicaleducationandhealtheducationattheUniversityofMassachusetts,Amherst.Chrisplayedonthevarsityintercollegiatebasketball,softballandlacrosseteams.ShereceivedmanyathleticandacademicawardsatUMASS.ShegraduatedMagnaCumLaudefromtheUniversityofMassachusettswithaBachelorofScienceDegreeinphysicaleducationandhealtheducation.ChrisbeganherteachingandcoachingcareerattheDwight-EnglewoodSchoolin
Englewood,NJ.DESisacoeducational,privateschool,grades6-12.Chriscoachedbasketball,lacrosse,and`ieldhockey.Sheevenservedastheco-athleticdirectorherthirdyearatDES.In1980,ChrisacceptedthepositionasassistantathleticdirectorandassistantbasketballcoachattheUniversityofNewHampshire.Threeyearslater,Chrisbecametheheadwomen’sbasketballcoachatBostonUniversity.Chrisisahighlyrespectedclinicianandhaspresentedatdozensofbasketballcampsandclinicsacrossthecountry.ShewasselectednumeroustimestospeakattheNCAAYESbasketballclinicsheldatregionalandnationalbasketballchampionships.
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After16yearsatBU,Christineretiredfromcoachingastheall-timewinningestcoachinBUbasketballhistory.Herteamswonback-to-backconferencetitlesin1988and1989.ShewasselectedtheSeaboardConferenceCoachoftheYearforthe1986-1987season.ChriscoachedplayersthatcontinuedtheirbasketballcareersplayinginEurope,Australia,andintheWNBA.
TeachingwasChris’`irstlove.EvenasacollegecoachChrisenjoyedtheteachingaspectsofthegamethemost.SoforChris,itwasaneasytransitiontoreturntoteachingafter19yearsofcoachingattheDivision1level.ChristinehasherMastersDegreeineducationandhas21yearsofexperienceteachinghealthandphysicaleducation.Sheisinher15thyearattheElmwoodSchoolinHopkinton,MA.Inhercareer,shehasbeenblessedtoworkwithamazingstudentsatalllevels-elementary,middleschool,andatthesecondaryandcollegelevels.
Chrisisasportenthusiast.ShecompletedtheBostonMarathonin1994andahandfulofsprinttriathlons.Aftersuccessfulkneesurgery,Chrisretiredfromcompetitive3-on-3seniorbasketball.NowChrisenjoyscycling,cross-countryskiing,swimming,kayaking,andhiking.Sheismarriedand
MiddleSchoolPETeacheroftheYearMeghanDwyer
OriginallyfromAlbany,NY;Meghanhasfoundherselfa`ittinghomeatJohnF.KennedyMiddleSchoolinNatick,MAwheresheiscompletinghereighthyearofteachingPhysicalEducation.SincestartinginNatick,sheandherco-teachershavebeenfocusedoncreatinga`itnessfocusedphysicaleducationmodelfortheirschool.Theyhaveworkedcloselywithneuroscientists,researchersandschooladministrationtodevelopanddrivetheircurriculum.KennedyMiddleSchoolstudentswearbluetoothenabledPolarheartratemonitorseveryclasstoprovidethemwithinstant,personalizedfeedbackregardingtheireffortandperformance.Parents,teachersandstudentshaveseenadifferencewiththis`itness-basedapproach,studentshaveshownimproved
`itnessscores,mood,sleepquality,motivation,cognition,attentionandacademicperformance.Thesechangescouldnothavebeenmadepossiblewithoutthesupportofthe`itnessfocusedadministrationinNatick.Inadditiontoproviding`itnessbasedPhysicalEducationclasses,Meghan,alongwithhercolleagues,haveofferedseveralbeforeandafterschoolopportunitiesforstudentstobephysicallyactive.Shehelpedinitiateabeforeschoolbikingprogramandanexerciseprogramthatofferedseveral`itnessactivitiesforstudentsandstaff,alongwithseveralafterschooltournaments.Thispastyear,withthehelpofparents,Meghanrananafterschoolobstaclecourserace,thatwasmodeledafteraSpartanRace.Over100studentssigneduptorunasanindividualoraspartofateam.MeghanisanadvisorforthePeerLeadershipTeamfor7thand8thgradestudentsandalsoleadsthecommunityservicebasedclub,Interact.ShehaspresentedatnumerousconferencesaroundtheNortheastaboutthe`itness-focusedprogramatKennedyMiddleSchoolandtheuseof
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movementintheclassroom.PriortoteachinginNatick,MeghantaughtelementaryschoolPhysicalEducationinBourne,MAfortwoyearswhereshehadtheprivilegeofworkingwithtwoamazingveteranteacherswholedbyexampleandshowedhertheropesofwhatgreatteachinglookslike.MeghanreceivedherBachelor’sofSciencedegreefromSpring`ieldCollegeinMovementandSportStudieswithaminorinHealthEducation.Whilethere,shecompetedincross-country,indoorandoutdoortrackteam.MeghanthenwentontoreceiveherMaster’sofEducationinAthleticAdministration,alsofromSpring`ieldCollege.WhileintheMaster’sprogram,MeghanservedasateachingfellowconcentratingonAssessment.ShetaughtmultipleundergraduatePhysicalEducationcourses,includingAssessment,GolfandDance.Duringhercareer,Meghanhascoached`ieldhockey,basketball,volleyball,trackand`ieldaswellascross-countrybutcurrentlyhasputthoseendeavorsonholdtospendmoretimeathomewithherhusbandandtwoyoungchildren.
HighSchoolPETeacheroftheYearJeanMcNerney
JeangraduatedfromtheUniversityofMassachusetts,AmherstwithaBachelor’sdegreeinPhysicalEducationandbeganhercareerworkinginthe`ieldasaYMCAFitnessandDayCampDirectorinMassachusetts.Shewelcomedtheopportunitytoworkwithpeopleofallages,abilities,andinterestsandasshelearnedtoteach,create,andmarketnewyouth,adult,andfamilyprogrammingduringher10yeartenure.JeanmovedtoSouthFloridaandearnedherMasterofScienceDegreeinHealthEducationandExercisePhysiologyfromFloridaInternationalUniversityinMiami.HeradministrativeandteachingexperiencesastheWellnessCenterDirectoratMiamiDade
CommunityCollegeandtheWellnessDepartmentHeadatBrowardCommunityCollegewererichinculturaldiversityandprofessionalgrowthopportunity.After11yearsintheeducationalarena,JeanventuredintothecorporatesectorinhernewpostastheHealthEducationAdvisorforHumanaHealthCare.Thereshehitthegroundrunningasshedeveloped,marketed,andimplementedhealtheducationprogramsforMedicaremembersresidingin`iveSouthFloridacounties.In2001,JeantransplantedbacktohernativeMassachusettsandbeganteachingPhysicalEducationatSouthHighCommunitySchoolinWorcester.Shefoundahomeawayfromhomeintherich,culturaldiversityandwarmthoftheSouthHighstudentsandstaff.Recently,Jeanhasbeenfocusedondevelopingasystemofstudent-centeredself-assessmentsdesignedtoengagestudentsintheprocessoftheirownlearningviaamethodshe’scoinedas“Know-Go-Grow-Show”.Jean’sgoalistomakelearningapersonalandtangibleexperiencethatgivesstudentsopportunitiestobenchmarktheirknowledge-base,gotrymotorskills,growtheirskilllevels,andshowhowtheyimprovedboththeirknowledgeandmotorskillpro`iciencies.Inadditiontoherteaching,JeanservesasSouthHigh’sHealth&WellnessAmbassadorandhascreateda‘SWELL’campaignthatinvitesstudentsandfacultytobepartofamovementthatsupportskindnessandwellnessinitiativesintheschoolsettingandcommunity.Recently,Jeanwas
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recognizedbytheWorcesterPublicSchoolsforherKindnessJoyMakerCampaignProjectworkwithSouthHighstudents.ThegrantshesecuredfromGenerationOnprovided100Hasbrotoystotheschooltobegiftwrappedanddistributedtothecommunity.TheSouthStudentKindnessAmbassadorswrappedthetoysanddistributedthematChristmastoyoungstersataWorcestercommunityshelterandtheresttofamiliesofSouthHigh’sown.ThisyearisJean’sninthyearvolunteeringastheSouthHighBowlingCoach.Theprogramprovides30studentseachyearwithanopportunitytolearnhowtobowl,competeingames,andhavefuninasafecommunityenvironment.TheSouthHighBowlingTeamhaswontheHighSchoolChampionships`iveyearsinarow,andplacedsecondtwiceovertheyears.Sheenjoyscollaboratingwithfellowfacultytopromotepositiveprogramsandherworkon‘StandfortheSilent’Anti-BullyingCampaignengagedover500students.JeanalsoworkedcloselywiththeSouthHighAdministrativeandAcademicTeamstopromoteteam-buildingactivitiesforover200ninthgradestudents.Additionally,JeanhasservedasaProfessionalLearningFacilitator,asaSchoolHealthAdvisoryCouncilmember,andFacultyMentor.Jean’smessageandbeliefisthat‘WellnessisawayofLife.Begineachdayanew’.
MAHPERD&EDAOutstandingFutureProfessionalSeanSmith
Seanisapersonwhounderstandswhatisreallyimportantinlife,caresforothers,andsetsouttomakehisdreamsarealitythroughpersistenceandbydoingwhatmakeshimhappy.Hebelievesacareershouldnotbesomeone’sonlyfocusinlifeorsomethingtogetthroughinordertopaythebills.Acareershouldbesomethingthatapersonisextremelypassionateaboutandprovidesaservicetosociety.ThatiswhatSeanfeelsheisprovidingthroughthePhysicalEducationprofession.HehasworkedhardandhasbeenactivelyinvolvedinWest`ieldState’sMovementScienceCurriculumCommitteeandinleadingprofessionaldevelopmentteachesheldat
West`ieldState.Seanisalsoinvolvedinhiscommunitythroughvolunteerwork,jobsasaphysicaltherapist’sassistant,agroupleaderattheYMCA,andayouthhockeycoach,andbyservingontheMAHPERDCouncilofFutureProfessionals.SeanhasalsobeenselectedasoneoftheEDAFutureProfessionalrecipients.Seanbelievestheseaccomplishmentshavebeenachievedbecauseofhispassiontobethebestfutureprofessionalhecansothathecanhelpfuturegenerationsbecomephysically,mentally,andsocially/emotionallyhealthier.
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MAHPERD&EDAOutstandingFutureProfessionalNicoleCichowski
Nicole“Nikki”CichowskiisajuniorintheBachelorofSciencedualmajorprograminMovementandSportStudies:PhysicalEducationandHealthEducationatSpring`ieldCollege.Acceptanceintotherigorousdualmajorisanaccomplishmentbyitself,butNikkihasgonebeyondthattoexcel,asevidencedbyher3.75GPA.ShehasearnedaspotontheDean’sListeachsemestershehasattendedthecollege.SheisamemberofSpring`ield’sPhysicalEducationandHealthEducationmajorsclubandnowservesasthetreasurer.NikkihasbeenselectedbyherprofessorstoserveontheMAHPERDCouncilofFutureProfessionalsduringthe2015-2016and2016-2017schoolyears.Inthelocalcommunity,duringhersophomoreyear,Nikkiledagroupof
peerstoengagefamiliesandstaffatalocalelementaryschool.Nikkiconceivedof,planned,promoted,andimplementedadanceevent,invitingallPreKstudentsintheschooltoleadteachersinskillslearnedintheunit.NikkiwasalsorecentlyselectedasoneoftheEDAOutstandingFutureProfessionalrecipients.Alongwithbalancingacademics,NikkiisamemberoftheRachel’sChallengecluboncampusandispassionateaboutexercise.Nikkihasmadeasigni`icantimpactwithinandbeyondSpring`ieldCollege.
MAHPERDOutstandingFutureProfessionalCaseyBarlow
CaseyBarlowisasenioratWest`ieldStateUniversitywhereshewillbecompletingherBachelor’sDegreeinMovementSciencethisspring.ShehasbeenanactivememberintheMovementSciencedepartmentandservedastheVicePresidentoftheMovementScienceClub.CaseyhassetherselfapartonastatelevelwhenshewaselectedtobeamemberoftheMAHPERDCouncilofFutureProfessionalsBoard.Duringthe2016MAHPERDStateConvention,Caseypresentedondifferentiatedlearningwithherfellowcounciloffutureprofessionalcolleaguesandonthe“LatestandGreatest,andtheBestandBrightest”withherclassmatesfromWest`ieldStateUniversity.CaseylooksforwardtousingwhatshehaslearnedatWest`ieldStateUniversitytobecomeanactivelearnerandteacherinher`ield.
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MAHPERDOutstandingFutureProfessionalBrandonMcKay
BrandonisajuniormajoringinphysicaleducationatSpring`ieldCollege.Brandonisverypassionateaboutthethingshedoesandwillpursuethemwaymorethantheaverageperson.HebecamepresidentofthePhysicalEducationclubatSpring`ieldCollegeafternotevenbeinginthemajorforayearafterswitchingfromAthleticTraining.HeisalsoamemberofMAHPERDCouncilforFutureProfessionals.Brandonfeelshehaslearnedvaluableskillsthroughsportsthathavetaughthimabouthardworkandtimemanagementandhavebeenabletoapplytheseintohislifebothwithschoolandoutsideofschool.FromhisexperiencesinsportsandinteachingBrandonlooksforwardtoteachinghisstudentsandathletesabouttheskillsthathehaslearned.
MAHPERDOutstandingFutureProfessionalMaxFeeley
MaxisaphysicaleducationmajoratSalemStateUniversity.HecompletedhisstudentteachingpracticumthispastfallatHoltenRichmondMiddleSchoolinDanvers,MA.,andisnowfullylicensedasaphysicaleducationteacher.Heisaneasy-going,fun-lovingNorthShorenativewhoenjoysparticipatingin,watching,andbeingaroundsportsandsportculture.Hishobbiesandinterestsincludegol`ing,playingbasketball,goingtothebeach,movies,TV,music,etc.ToMax,themostimportantpartsoflifearefamily,friendsandlaughter.HisaccomplishmentsincludebeingnamedCaptainofhishighschoolbaseballteam,multipleStudent-AthleteScholarshipawards,aswellasbeingapartoftheinitialUnitedWayandYMCAfoundedSummerLearningLossPrograminGloucester,MA.
MaxhasvolunteeredatMAHPERDconferencesandhasbeeninvolvedintworesearchprojects.AsquotedbyMax“IamahugebelieveroftakingmyworkandwhatIdoinlife(inthiscase,teachingP.E.)farmoreseriouslythanItakemyself.”
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Congratula*onstoourveryownMichelleMoosbruggerwhoreceivedtheSpringfieldCollege40UnderFortyAward.TheawardisgiventoalumniwhopersonifytheSpringfieldCollegedegreeandinspire,influenceandimpactotherspersonallyandprofessionally.WaytogoMichelle!!
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
www.ma-hperd.org
SAVETHEDATE!
MAHPERDConvention2017November6-7th,2017attheDCUCenter,Worcester,MA
MondayKeynoteSpeaker:Dr.JohnRatey
AssociateClinicalProfessorofPsychiatryHarvardMedicalSchool
Heisoneoftheworld’sforemostauthoritiesonthebrain-Mitnessconnection.Authorof“SPARK-TheRevolutionaryNewScienceofExerciseandtheBrain.
TuesdayKeynoteSpeaker:DrSteveMitchell
ProfessorinPhysicalEducationTeacherEducation,andAssociateDeanforAdministrativeAffairsandGraduateEducationintheCollegeofEducation,HealthandHumanServicesatKentState
University"TeachingGamesforUnderstanding!"
ClickhereformoreMAHPERDConventioninformation
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
www.ma-hperd.org
2017MAHPERDConven*onDCUCenterNov6&7
CallforProposalsNowOpen!
Deadline:July1,2017
Shareyourknowledgeandbepartofsomethingextraordinary!ThisprofessionaldevelopmenteventisthebestofNewEnglandforhealthand
physicaleducators!
Clickheretogetmoreinforma<onandtosubmitaproposal.
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
www.ma-hperd.org
CongratulationstoMAHPERDmemberTerryMahjoory!
HerphysicaleducationprogramattheSilviaElementarySchoolinFallRiver,MAwonsecondplaceinthe
ProveYourProgramVideoChallengewithIHTandAdidas!
https://ihtusa.com/adidas-challenge-winners/
UpdateonIHT/MAHPERDDATACollectionSecondPhaseoftheInitiative
WeareveryproudthatourstateisleadingthenationinobtainingdatacollectioninphysicaleducationforourK-12publicschools.InPhaseone,wehad10teachersfrom10schooldistricts.Asofnow,wehave151physicaleducatorsfrom39schooldistrictswhocollecteddataforPhaseTwo.WearelookingtorolloutthisdatatotheMAPTAandschooladministratorsthisAugust.Ourgoalhasalwaysbeentoget351schooldistrictsonboardtohaveacomprehensivepictureofassessmentthroughoutourstatejustasMCASdoesfortheacademics.Wehavebeenworkingongrantfundingforthosethathavebeeninvolvedwiththisinitiativeandforthoseteachers/schoolswho’dliketojoininthefuture.GrantshavebeenwrittenthispastSpring2017withourIHT/MAHPERDTeamandwelookforwardtosecuringfundingsoon.WearealsolookingtowarddatacollectionforHealthEducation.
Ifyouareinterestedingettingyourprograminvolved,pleasecontact
ExecutiveDirector,MariaMelchionda:[email protected]
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
www.ma-hperd.org
AttorneyGeneralMauraHealeyandMAHPERD
OurMAHPERDof`icereceivedtheemailbelowonMay16,2017 fromAttorneyGeneralMauraHealey. Ourleadershipteamdecidedthatthiswasagoodavenue topursue inorder for support tooccur forhealtheducationinourschools. WecalledtheAttorneyGeneral’sOf`iceandwill meet with them in July to solidify plans to help our studentsthroughhealtheducationprograms. Wewanttoaidincombatingtheopiodcrisisanddiscuss the importanceandnecessityofK-12 healtheducationprogramsonourschools!MAHPERDwillkeepyouapprisedoftheprogresswewillmakeincollaboratingwiththeAG’sOf`ice.
DearFriend,
Thismorning,Istoodbeforemanyofthestate’sbusinessleadersandchallengedthemto help make opioid prevention programs available in every middle school inMassachusetts.Our school districts and our teachers want to stop addiction from reaching theirstudents,butmostdon’thavetheresourcesorthemoney.It’s clear that we need to think unconventionally and aggressively to confront thisepidemic.Weneedarenewedsenseofurgency.Andweknowenforcementalonecan’tsolvethiscrisis.Weneedtogetaheadofit.Weneedtostopaddictionbeforeitstarts.Ninety percent of adults struggling with addiction started using when they wereundertheage18andhalfwereundertheageof15.InMassachusetts,werequireour schools to informstudentsof thedangersof thesedrugs but we haven’t given them the tools andmoney to do it. Our ofMice is using$700,000 in funds from settlements with CVS and Walgreens to fund preventionprogramsinschools,butitisn’tenough.In rolling out these grants, we saw an overwhelming display of communitycommitmenttoendthisepidemic.Butforeverygrantrequestwefunded,wehadtoturn down four worthy requests. Right now, in the majority of school districts inMassachusetts,there’snomoneyforthepreventionprogramsthatweknowcanhelpsavelives.So I challenge all of us to commit, right now to making prevention educationavailableforeverypublicmiddleschoolinthestate!We’reallgoingtoneedtoworktogethertomakethathappen–government,nonproMitsandthebusinesscommunity.IchallengedthebusinesscommunityasIchallengeallofyou–joinmeinthiseffort.WeliveindifMiculttimesandweMindourselvesconfrontedbyanewsetofchallenges.But I remainconMident inour futureand look forward to thehard, importantworkahead.Thanksforallyoudoforourstate,everyday.Maura
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
www.ma-hperd.org
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Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
PO Box 182, Attleboro, MA 02703774-254-4657
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MAHPERD2017-2018ExecutiveBoardPresident-DrHeidiBohlerEmail:hbohler@west`ield.ma.eduPresidentElect-BarbiKelleyEmail:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:jparker@hopkinton.k12.ma.usPastVPPhysicalEducation-NikkiMcMasterEmail:nikkimcmaster@gmail.comVPAdaptedPhysicalEducation-JaysonA.RamalhoEmail:jnramalho@methuen.k12.ma.usVPElectAdaptedPhysicalEducation-EricChaseEmail:eric_chase@needham.k12.ma.usPastVPAdaptedPhysicalEducation-AngelaMurgiaEmail:[email protected]:[email protected]:emullin@spring`ieldcollege.eduVPDance-DrJenniferEl-SherifEmail:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:rrausch@west`ield.ma.eduConventionVPLiason-SherylHallEmail:[email protected]/Necrology-AmyHicksEmail:SeahorsesSSH@msn.comCouncilforFutureProfessionals-DrAnnMarieGalloEmail:annmarie.gallo@salemstate.eduLiaisonforNewProf-DrMichelleMoosbruggerEmail:mmoosbrugger@spring`ieldcollege.eduTOYChair,EasternDistStateAdvisoryCouncil-BarbiKelleyEmail:kelleys1now@yahoo.comEasternDistrictStateAdvisoryCouncil-PatStLaurentEmail:[email protected]:[email protected],TechnologyChairCo-Chair-DrMistiNeutzlingEmail:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]&HealthAdvocacy-BrianMcNallyEmail:[email protected]:ldelano@spring`ieldcollege.eduHPEAdvocacy–DebPintoEmail:[email protected]–BethWeissEmail:[email protected]:[email protected]
