Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time. For more information, (Click Here).  

The ABCs of Me

Adapted Physical EducationAdvocacy, Best Practices, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Check out the FREE multimedia resource collection for educators from Hip Hop Public Health that teaches kids in grade K-5 about the “ABCs” of healthy relationships with friends and family: Autonomy, Boundaries, and Consent! Their collection includes original videos, songs, standards-aligned lesson plans, take-home materials, and more! Just create a free account to access The ABCs of Me and Hip Hop Public Health’s full library of educator materials …

Swag Bag Giveaway

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Best Practices, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development

Keep saving your faves for a chance to win a Fuel Up Swag Bag! Giveaways are going on monthly and entering is as easy as 1 2 3 … 1. Log in or create an account. 2. Navigate to “My Resource Library.” 3. Save at least one resource to your library Click Here for more information.

Dove Self Esteem Program

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Dear Educator, Who wants a $50 dollar gift card to Amazon??? If you are like me, you are looking for free lesson plans and group curriculum!  Dove Self Esteem Project now has tons of no prep/no cost resources for educators that you can use right away or plug into your plan for the 2024-25 school year!  Use the form below to sign up for these …

State Convention Swag Shop Now Open!

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Get incredible discounts on Health and Physical Education Swag. Order online now and pick-up at the state convention, or visit the Swag Shop at the State Convention in Mesa on November 6th and 7th. Please click on the link below. Arizona Health and Physical Education Swag Shop    

Are you advancing?

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

“If you are not advancing, you are retreating.” A quote from Four-Star General Oliver P. Smith. Teaching is not unlike war, in an abstract sense.  There are many daily battles that are won, and there are many that are lost.  Some of those battles are in the classroom, and some are outside of it.  But it is a war worth …

2024 Arizona Convention Schedule

Baylee ConradAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Executive Director, Exhibits, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

It is the moment we all have been waiting for!!!!!  The 2024 Arizona Convention Schedule!!  Follow the link to check out all the lectures and activities that you could possibly do! See what you need to enhance your teaching, or just because you want to learn more about a certain subject. We have something for everyone. All activities have another link …

2024 Arizona Convention Schedule at a glance

Baylee ConradAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Executive Director, Exhibits, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Here is the schedule at a glance for the Arizona State Convention. The Convention Schedule is being finalized and will be ready to send out to all of you soon! We can’t wait to see you there! Please visit www.azhpe.org/state to view all 2024 Arizona State Convention information and to register.

2024 Arizona Future Professional of the Year

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We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Hicks is our Future Professional Award winner! Ashley is just beginning her teaching career at Westar Elementary. Her supervising teacher stated that Ashley has a natural ability to create engaging activities that meet her students’ needs while helping them achieve mastery. She has a passion for inspiring young minds to embrace movement and  creates …