Know Before You Go! (Updated 10-21-23)

Lara CoxAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Exhibits, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Below you will find a checklist and links of things that you will need to know before you go to the Arizona Health & Physical Education State Convention. Date: The State Convention is on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th Honor and Recognition Awards: Wednesday, October 25th, 6 pm – 9 pm, Children’s Museum of Phoenix (Invitation Only) Schedule: …

Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Rachel Shea, Mesa Public Schools is the recipient of the Dr. Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Honor Award. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Rachel!

Administrator of the Year!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Principal Sherry Towns, Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary, Queen Creek, is the Administrator of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Sherry!

Coffee Talks

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Hello AZHPE, We are excited to introduce Coffee Talks at this year’s state convention. A coffee talk is an informal gathering  where you can network, share ideas, and learn from each other. Coffee talks are a great way to meet new people and build relationships with other educators. So grab a cup of coffee (or another favorite non-alcoholic drink) and join …

Raffles! We all love raffles!

Board of DirectorsNews & Events, State Convention

Who doesn’t love a good raffle? At this year’s State Convention, we have some wonderful giveaways. As usual, our exhibitors will have fantastic items. But we also have other items that you will love as well. Fore! How about a foursome of golf at Superstition Springs Golf Course? Or a twosome of golf at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Course? We …

Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Dr. Jennifer Houston, Mesa Public Schools is the Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Jennifer!

Meet the 2023 Arizona State Convention Speakers

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Join us on Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th at the Phoenix Convention Center, West Building to hear these outstanding speakers. Please visit the links below to view the convention schedule, state convention information and registration. State Convention Schedule (Click Here) State Convention Registration (Click Here)

Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Ian Owens, Prescott Unified School District is the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Ian!

Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Awards CommitteeAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Fitness, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, Skill Development, State Convention

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Larissa Talamantes, Mesa Public Schools is the Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. Congratulations Larissa!