Fit Connection is a podcast and video series that aims to build community among Health and PE educators by highlighting amazing teachers and administrators and sharing opportunities for growth and professional development. The show is hosted by Stevie Ray Gray, who teaches at Short Pump Elementary School in Henrico County, and whose infectious curiosity puts his guests at ease. The podcast is produced by Blue Ridge PBS in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education.
COMING UP:
June 8 - Episode 110: Inside HPAI: The Health and Physical Activity Institute LISTEN WATCH
The Health and Physical Activity Institute is an amazing opportunity for teachers, administrators, teachers aides and paraprofessionals to gain valuable tips and training on best practices in Health and Physical Education. Learn more about this annual summer workshop held at James Madison University by listening to this conversation between host Stevie Ray Gray and Dani Almarode, HPE Specialist with the VDOE.
June 15 - Episode 108: App-y Hour in the Gym LISTEN WATCH
Like all academic subjects, Health and PE teachers increasingly rely on technology in the classroom. Former teacher and current administrator Jason Runk joins Stevie Ray Gray to share his favorite applications and tech for staying organized and managing the classroom in this wide-ranging conversation.
June 22 - Episode 109: Surf's Up! Creating Fitness Opportunities for Your Students LISTEN WATCH
Rich Ingram teaches at Cox High School in Virginia Beach, and one day while surfing he looked over to see one of his students in the "line up" waiting for a wave. That chance meeting resulted in a school sponsored surf club that's expanding to other schools in the region.
Listen or watch past episodes
Episode 101: What do PE Administrators Do? LISTEN WATCH
PE Teachers may sometimes wonder what goes on at the administrative level in their school division. Host Stevie Ray Gray sat down with Lei Dunn of Virginia Beach Schools and Mark Branbenberger of Henrico County Public Schools to learn exactly what they do to promote Health, PE and Driver Education in their divisions.
Episode 102: Adaptive PE: Why it Matters! LISTEN WATCH
PE Teachers may sometimes wonder what goes on at the administrative level in their school division. Host Stevie Ray Gray sat down with Lei Dunn of Virginia Beach Schools and Mark Branbenberger of Henrico County Public Schools to learn exactly what they do to promote Health, PE and Driver Education in their divisions.
Episode 103: Meet the Finalists for Virgnia’s Health and PE Teachers of the Year LISTEN WATCH
Stevie Ray Gray sits down with Virginia's Health and PE Educators of the year. This year's finalists are: Phil Isberner,an itinerant PE teacher for Fairfax County; Kelly Sutphin, an Elementary PE teacher in Montgomery County; Kat Foster, High School Health Teacher in Virginia Beach, and Danielle Matheny, HIgh School PE teacher in Rockingham County.
Episode 105: New Ideas for Creating Community in Health Classes LISTEN WATCH
Stevie Ray Gray sits down with Virginia's Health and PE Educators of the year. This year's finalists are: Phil Isberner,an itinerant PE teacher for Fairfax County; Kelly Sutphin, an Elementary PE teacher in Montgomery County; Kat Foster, High School Health Teacher in Virginia Beach, and Danielle Matheny, HIgh School PE teacher in Rockingham County.
Episode 106: Getting the most from APHERD and Professional Development Opportunities LISTEN WATCH
Fit Connection host Stevie Ray Gray sat down with Jessica Bayliss, the current president of the Virginia chapter of the Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. This lively chat focuses on how HPE teachers can get the most from the association and best practices in professional development in a subject area that sometimes feels neglected.