Baltimore, nicknamed 'Charm City' in the 70s, is a city I've visited many times, and even plays a minor role in my relocation to America. So you can guess that I'm obviously thrilled to return in a few weeks for the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo. Running from April 1st to 5th, it's …
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As a teacher, the pursuit of continuous growth is not just a professional obligation but a personal passion. This year, that journey brought me to the doorstep of an experience that not only reshaped my perspective on professional development but also gave me an unforgettable lesson in courage and community. I knew attending my first …
“That sounds horrible. Why would you ever want to do that?” This is a response from colleagues on more than one occasion when I share that I am presenting at a state or national PE/Health conference. To be honest, there might have been a time where I would have said the same thing to someone …
Because professional development never stops, and neither does the journey towards mastery, this summer might be the BEST opportunity EVER to attend a conference, and learn, connect and grow. In no particular order, here are NINE amazing, in-person conferences that are running this summer. Click on the links for more details and see which option …
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Having just got back from the awesome SHAPE America conference in Cleveland, it's time to reflect on the hours spent in outstanding sessions, reconnecting with educators, experiencing a wonderful city and two impactful keynotes. When I return from conferences I want to do ALL OF THE THINGS - make lesson plans, tweet about my experiences, …
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With the SHAPE America National Convention almost upon us, I am launching a social media initiative that offers numerous advantages for both convention attendees and those engaging virtually on social platforms. The Inspiration Recently, on Instagram, I saw a series of posts from Adam Walker in which he asked attendees at his Podfest Expo session …
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With renewed confidence in traveling, conference attendance numbers are almost at their pre-COVID high, following the buzz from the fantastic #SHAPESeattle conference last year, attendees are seeking advice on social media regarding how to make the most of their limited time at one of the most significant professional development opportunities of the year. The 2024 …
The next big conference is almost upon us, and attendees are seeking advice on social media regarding how to make the most of their limited time at one of the biggest professional development opportunities of the year. Whether you are a seasoned conference goer, or this is your first time, there is something for everyone …
It takes effort, time and money to attend workshops and conferences. Sometimes our lives prevent us from being able to attend for these reasons. I go to stay relevant. Here are my top three reasons you should attend a workshop or conference. To Learn The main reason to attend any professional development is to learn …
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What do you do once you’ve returned home after an awesome conference? What should you do next to ensure that the post-conference ‘feels’ inspire you to get the most out of your trip? Here’s my list of 5 things to do to keep the fire burning. 1. Get Some Rest: If you maximized your time in New …
We are just weeks away from the biggest conference of the year and I am getting very excited for #SHAPETampa, which will be the fourth time that I have attended the SHAPE America National Convention. I’ll be presenting once, attending some meetings, focusing on the #HealthEd lineup, checking out anything assessment-related....and of course meeting up with as …
What do you do once you've returned home after an awesome conference? What should you do next to ensure that the post-conference 'feels' inspire you to get the most out of your trip? Here's my list of 5 things to do during the conference afterglow. Get Some Rest: If you followed my advice you are likely to …
This week's blog post presents you with 5 reasons to attend your state AHPERD convention. Although I have used my state of Illinois as the subject of the post, feel free to copy, paste and adapt it to suit the needs of teachers in your state. It's conference season, so let's encourage as many of …
It's that time again when you are probably reflecting on the successes of the past school year and considering how you might make next year even better. If I'm right, and you haven't presented at a conference before, can I suggest that you consider adding that to your plans? There has been a flurry of calls …
If you're heading to #SHAPEBoston in March, you'll want to get the most out of your time there. Wether you're attending all five days or driving in for a day or two, it's important that you maximize your conference experience to ensure that you, and ultimately your students benefit from all that is on offer …
We are just weeks away from the biggest conference of the year and I am getting very excited for #SHAPEBoston, which will be the second time that I have attended the SHAPE America National Convention. So what is it about the National Convention that I think is so great? Let me share with you my …
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