Are you advancing?

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

“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 …

FREE Arts and Physical Education Professional Development Opportunity from the Arizona Department of Education Title IV-A Team!

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

What: 2021 Arts and Physical Education Digital Summit When: Saturday, September 18th, 2021 Where: Virtual Meeting Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Registration is now open for the 2021 Arts and Physical Education Digital Summit. This year’s summit will provide attendees with national keynotes, speaking on Funding Opportunities in Arts and Physical Education, and local educators, exploring practices in: Social, …

Juneteenth

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

This year, as Black communities across the state celebrate Juneteenth, the Arizona Department of Education is proud to share in the celebration and provide resources to learn more about the complex and tragic history of slavery and emancipation in the United States. In this blog, you’ll find information on: the history of Juneteenth Juneteenth’s path to becoming the newest federal …

A message from our partner, EoS Fitness

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As I’m sure you’re aware, based on the government’s recommendation to continue social distancing EoS Fitness will remain closed until at least April 30th, 2020.  EoS will continue to not charge membership dues during our closure, however, we do not want that discourage our corporate partners from reaching their fitness goals. For this reason, we have activated your corporate promo …

Mr. Bragg Goes to Washington!

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Best Practices, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

Kyle Bragg, Elementary Health and Physical Education Teacher from Anasazi Elementary School in the Scottsdale School District went to Washington DC this past week as part of SHAPE America’s Speak Out! Day. Kyle is also the Advocacy Chair for Arizona Health and Physical Education. SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day is when educators head to Capitol Hill to advocate for full …

Exhibit Application Now Open for 2020 Arizona State Convention.

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorMembership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Toni Chilton, (Arizona Health and Physical Education President), along with Priscilla Iosca and Lynn Preble, (Exhibits Team), would like to announce the the exhibit application for the 2020 Arizona State Convention is now open. This 2020 State Convention will be held October 27th -29th and the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building. The theme chosen by Toni is Adventure. Seek It. …

New Perks Program for Arizona Health and Physical Education Members!

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Sign Up for Arizona Health and Physical Education’s NEW Member Perks Program   As an Arizona Health and Physical Education member, you now have access to Nectar’s perks program at NO COST! Nectar Perks Include: Unlimited-use discounts to: Hotels / Rental Cars Theme Parks Sporting Events Local Restaurants Concerts & Shows Online Products And More!! Log in to your account at https://www.azhpe.org, …

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdvocacy, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, SHAPE America

When participating in the health. moves. minds. program, we recommended holding a celebratory event or engaging in school-wide activities to infuse kindness, mindfulness, and empowerment into your school and community! Check out some sample lessons on kindness and mindfulness as well as a daily kindness challenge calendar! People love the health. moves. minds. program! Hear first-hand from principals, state leaders, and teachers who …