2024 Arizona Lee Burkett Adapted Physical Education Award

Baylee ConradAdapted Physical Education, Awards, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

Mark has been in the field of education since 1976. Mark’s journey in education brought him to Arizona in 1982 where he began teaching adapted physical education at the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. While at ASDB, he helped to organize and develop the first ever Adapted Sports Program for sensory impaired, multi-disabled students. The program included …

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?

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“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

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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 …

2024 Arizona High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

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Thank you, Ben Brandau, for your exceptional dedication to working with high school students and other educators. Your role as a mentor and your commitment to promoting fitness and wellness are invaluable in shaping the future of Arizona’s young adults. Your efforts not only inspire but also instill lifelong habits of health and well-being. The 2024 Honor and Recognition Awards …