In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the amazing adapted PE teachers who are working to make physical education more inclusive for all students. These teachers are passionate about helping students with disabilities get the most out of their PE classes, and they are always sharing new ideas and resources.
We encourage you to follow these teachers on social media and connect with them in person. They are a wealth of knowledge and support, and they can help you make your PE classes more inclusive for all students. Also they can learn from you, help make the #AdaptedPE Communuity Stron
Here are some reasons why it is good to follow and follow back other teachers:
- You can learn from each other. By following other teachers, you can learn about their teaching methods, their resources, and their ideas. This can help you improve your own teaching.
- You can build relationships. Following other teachers can help you build relationships with them. This can be helpful for collaborating on projects, getting advice, and just getting to know other people in the field.
- You can support each other. Following other teachers can help you support each other. This can be helpful during difficult times, and it can also be fun to celebrate each other’s successes.
We hope you will follow some of the adapted PE teachers featured in this blog post. They are doing amazing work, and they can help you make your PE classes more inclusive for all students. If you know of a great teacher, coach or academic doing great work, please post their Twitter handle in the comments section below and I will work on getting them added!
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@DigitTheAPE
North Yorkshire to Alexandria, VA. Just Adapt It. https://justadaptit.com
Jeff Watkins
@LongviewAPE
SUNY Brockport Graduate, Adapted PE teacher at Longview School. 2022 Shape Maryland’s Adapted PE Teacher of the Year
Nicole McCoy
@NMcCoy_APE
Adapted Phys. Ed. Teacher | Unified T&F Head Coach | 2017 PSAHPERD APE TOY | 2018 LLBAHPERD APE TOY | 2019 Eastern SHAPE APE TOY
Chris Ahrens, PLY
@chrisahrens
Husband and Dad | Lead Adapted P.E.Teacher, San Diego Unified School District | Proud Paralympian – London 2012. #GoBills
APETeacher
@APETeacher
2013 National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Kiersten Penrod
@CoachPenrod4
Itinerant Adapted PE Teacher- Northwest ISD | Previously Elementary PE Teacher
Jody Duff
@JodysAPE
National Adapted PE teacher of the year 2018. https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=16s&v=hUOLlqnNPY0…
Jen Heebink
@JenHeebink
* Adapted PE /Unified PE Teacher in Buffalo MN *2022 SHAPE National Adapted PE TOY*2022 SHAPE America CD TOY* 2020 MNSHAPE Adapted PE TOY
Tara J. McCarthy
@AdaptedPE22
Adapted PE teacher for CASE – 2022 Chicago Tribune #1 Small Business, 2018 N.E.D. and IAHPERD T.O.Y, 2019 SHAPE Midwest District TOY
Cindi Chase
@ChaseCindi
Adapted PE Specialist, 2020 SHAPE America National & WD APE TOY, 2019 CAHPERD/SCAPE APE TOY, EPEW Committee , Special Olympics Schools-Pleasanton Coord.
DanielleMusserAPE
@Musser_APE
Adapted PE Specialist in Montrose, CO – SHAPE CO APE TOY 2020 Berea College Alum and TWU Alum Founder and Director of the CO APE Conference
Bryan Wickoren
@blwickoren
Husband & Father of 3 daughters; JEFFCO APE Coordinator & Adapted Athletics; 2019 Central District APE Teacher Of The Year; 2017 & 2009 Colorado APE of the Year
FCPSAdaptedPE
@FCPSAdaptedPE
Emily Clowser & Liz Metz, CAPE, Frederick County Adapted PE Teacher Specialists, serving PreK-12th grade students & staff in FCPS.
Eric Kohl
@MrKohlPE
APE teacher at Monroe 1 BOCES. 2021 SHAPE Eastern District APE TOY. 2019 NYS AHPERD APE TOY. Central Western Zone President for NYS AHPERD. SUNY Brockport Alum
Jennifer Woodard
@Adapted_PE_FCPS
Adapted PE teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools. I teaching! Opinions on this page are my own.
Long Beach State APE
@CSULB_APE
California State University, Long Beach Adapted Physical Education
Kasia Givenrod
@ape_mrsg
Adapted PE Specialist working with amazingly rad students! Unified PE teacher, 2020 CAHPERD APE TOY, 2022 SHAPE Western District APE TOY
Jillian Basanes
@UVACAPE1
Adapted Physical Education Specialist (CAPE), LCPS. Autism Exercise Specialist. Unified Sports Coach, SBHS.
SheilaJones
@SheilaVAHPE
2020 Virginia AHPERD Supervisor of the Year, 2021-2023 VADETS President, Proud Baylor Bear. Opinions are my own. #SicEm
Scott McNamara
@ScottMcNamara12
Assistant Professor Physical Education
+ Creator of the What’s New in Adapted Physical Education Podcast + Owner of Hairless Dog
Justin A. Haegele
@Justin_Haegele
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
Director. Adapted Physical Education/Activity, Research, Higher Education
Mrs. Cheseldine
@pe_cheseldine
Physical Education Teacher/ GCN/ ED Leadership Council/ SHAPEMD Convention Manager/ EDI Committee/ Mom /Wife (she/her/hers)
Cadi Doyle
@CDoyle_APE
Itinerant Adapted PE Teacher in Fairfax County, VA. 2022 Virginia AHPERD Adapted PE TOY SUNY Brockport 2014 UW-La Crosse 2016
djlocastro
@djlocastro
Adapted PE teacher- making activities accessible and equip for less.
Adam Forbes
@pcmn4bz
Work hard, play hard, have fun, and love what you do | PhD at the University of Virginia in #adaptedpe
Joe Weaver
@BCPErocks
2015 NC Elementary #physed TOY • #NBCT •
PEA Past President • M.S. in #AdaptedPE
Kim Catalfamo
@adaptpekim
APE & Health. 2015 ED APE TOY & 2014 NJAHPERD APE TOY. NJ Special Olympics Coach Bowling, Track, Bocce. retired SM Boy Scouts Spec Needs. ESU Alumni.
Denver Adapted PE
@DenverAdapted
Adapted PE is a direct service provided to students with disabilities that is mandated by the federal law IDEA, Public Law 108-466 (2004).
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Heidi Ambrosius
@heidi_ambrosius
I am a wife, mom of 2, Adapted PE Specialist and an Adjunct Professor at CSUSB
Tracy N Sharlow
@TracyNSharlow
2016 SHAPE America APE TOY, OPEN PE National Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Certified Yoga Teacher who values #gratitude, #equity #wholechild approach to learning
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