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Fit Connection
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.
Fit Connection
Latest Episodes
Episode 110: Surf's Up! Creating Fitness Opportunities for Your Students - Fit Connection Podcast
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 ...
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Episode 109: App-y Hour in the Gym
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...
Episode 108: Inside HPAI: The Health and Physical Activity Institute
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...
Episode 107: From the Principal's Chair - Why Health and PE Fuel Learning
Guest Robbie Bolden shares how scheduling, staffing, and culture moves protect HPE time.Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/o9ZDNTS1n0c
Episode 106: Getting the most from APHERD and Professional Development Opportunities
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 m...