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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.
Episodes
8 episodes
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...
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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...
Episode 105: New Ideas for Creating Community in Health Classes
Michelle Shoffstall shares her experiences in making her Health classroom a place of vibrant discussion at Princess Anne Middle School In Virginia Beach with host Stevie Ray Gray. Watch on YouTube:
Episode 104: Let’s Go to the Park!
Join Fit Connection Host Stevie Ray Gray as he talks to two teachers from Virginia Beach whose students benefit from a unique partnership with their local Parks and Recreation facilities. Watch on YouTube:
Episode 103: Meet the Finalists for Virginia’s Health and PE Teachers of the Year
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 S...
Episode 102: Adaptive PE: Why it Matters!
Do you struggle with creating meaningful lessons that allow ALL of your students to participate? In this episode of Fit Connection Stevie Ray Gray sits down with Tom Moran and Adam Forbes, two professors and practitioners who focus on bringing ...
Episode 101: What do PE Administrators Do?
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 w...