How long have you worked at Lucas? Have you taught anywhere else?
I’ve taught part time since 2001 and full time since 2003 –
or 15 years – in the school district. I started teaching in Lubbock, Texas. I
taught at the American School of Milan in Italy. I also taught in the Cedar
Rapids school district.
What’s your favorite part about teaching PE?
Seeing kids having fun while being physically active. It’s
great to see a young person’s eyes light up when they discover they have a new
skill.
What made you want to be a PE teacher in the first place?
I knew I wanted to be a teacher so I could help young people
develop into productive, contributing citizens. I knew I wanted to be a P.E.
teacher because I always have to be on the move. I never could have done a sit
down desk job.
How has physical education changed since you started
teaching?
Bigger class sizes, and a move away from mainstream sports
to more specialized skill development.
If your students could make one positive physical change in
their life, what would you want it to be?
Turn off their screens and move more! Simply interact face-to-face
with others.
How does teaching kindergarten students differ from teaching
6th graders?
Some days, not much! Kindergarten kids are fun because
everything is new and exciting to them. Sixth graders are fun because they have
pretty well developed physical skills and can do more advanced activities like
teenagers.
If you could add anything to your “classroom,” what would it
be?
I think a climbing wall would be awesome! Or adjustable
height basketball goals for the younger kids. Maybe a speaker system to save my
voice and so all students can hear instructions better.
What do you like to do outside of Lucas?
I am an avid Green Bay Packer fan. I enjoy hunting deer and
pheasants, and I love to ride my road bike when the weather is nice!
What’s the craziest thing that’s happened while you were
teaching?
Aaron Kampman, former defensive end for the Green Bay
Packers, made a surprise visit to the gym during a 5th grade P.E.
class! (Thanks, Mr. Moore!)
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