#espechat Archive

Tuesday September 26, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hi there! I’m Sara Wood, your #espechat moderator tonight. I teach PK-5 PE in NYC. Who else do we have here? What do you teach and where?
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Tonight’s #espechat will focus on the duties and responsibilities PE teachers take on outside of their PE jobs - and why the do it!
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Whats up #espechat fam! Ross here from MD. K-5 PE. Excited for tonight!
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Matt Eichel from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada teaching K-8 PE & dabble as an athletic director - let's do this! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    We will be using the Q/A format. don't forget to use #espechat in your replies!
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    hiiiii ross!! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    nice to see you matt! #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Should be a good one tonight! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    good to see you tanner! #espechat
    In reply to @MrRoosPE
  • PlymouthCreekPE Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Craig from Wayzata MN #espechat
  • MDPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    chris from Maryland #espechat
  • bemislostfound Sep 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Sarah Redden from MIchigan. K-5 PE. #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    What's up #espechat 🙌🏼!! Stephanie Sandino here from SoCal, I teach ms #physed (grades 7/8) 🤓👏🏻
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    hi craig! #espechat
    In reply to @PlymouthCreekPE
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi everyone. Jimmy here from va beach #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Matt from So Cal checking into #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    hi there chris! #espechat
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi I'm Crystal Williams and I teach prek-5 in TN #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Sidenote: Hope you’re having a WONDERFUL Take Your Parent to PE Week! I have LOVED seeing the pics and vids! #ParentsLovePE #espechat
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #espechat Ready to Go!
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi sarah! I am also a Sara originally from Michigan! #espechat
    In reply to @bemislostfound
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    hi there! good to see you! #espechat
    In reply to @LWEGator_APE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    hey steph! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    hi crystal!!! #espechat
    In reply to @CoachWilliams23
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Whats up Chris! Thanks for tuning in! #espechat
    In reply to @MDPhysEd
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1 is coming up! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: What school related responsibilities do you have before or after your teaching day? At lunch or recess? #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    This question is focused more on arrival/dismissal duties, rather than clubs or coaching. We will cover that soon! #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Rich from the Cheasapeake Bay. #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hiiii Sara 😬!!! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #espechat Melissa from PA! K-5 PE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    hey rich! good to see you! #espechat
    In reply to @rich_wiles
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1) No lunch/recess duty. Just dismissal duty at end of day to help make sure Ss are where they are supposed to be #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    welcome melissa! #espechat
    In reply to @mkoster427
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Great to be here! Let's do this! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1 Bus Duty #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    where is it? bus lot? front of school/lobby? I'm curious! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • BodePE Sep 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Bill from Chlt, NC, Have room for a #SecPhysEd Tr? #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    I'm hoping to make it. Wednesdays are super busy for me though #espechat
    In reply to @MDPhysEd
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    #espechat A1: morning bus duty as well as lunch duty
  • PlymouthCreekPE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1-one of the best parts of my day is greeting the children as they get off the bus in the morning!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    how many buses? does anyone help you? #espechat
    In reply to @CoachWilliams23
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 I do arrival and dismissal of our buses #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 We rotate through line duty (overseeing 4 sections while other 3 ts take care of the locker room when ss dress in and out) 1/2 #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    HI BILL!!! ps I miss CLT! #espechat
    In reply to @BodePE
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1) I do aft. recess Gr. 5/6 4 out of 6 days; I drive all my Ss who play VB home everyday aft. practice & coach the comp. team #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    LOVE! #espechat
    • PlymouthCreekPE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
      A1-one of the best parts of my day is greeting the children as they get off the bus in the morning!! #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1. Before school and lunch and after school if needed. I enjoy the interaction with Ss and Parents #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1) I get to do traffic duty before school on Mondays and every day during parent conference week. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Walker duty. Uniting Ss that walk to school with parents waiting outside of gym #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    yes! I can't wait to hear more about secondary from you steph! #espechat
    • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
      A1 We rotate through line duty (overseeing 4 sections while other 3 ts take care of the locker room when ss dress in and out) 1/2 #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 Also after school duty in a rotation, watch ss as they go down our back stairs and gate 2/2 #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    just you at lunch duty? #espechat
    In reply to @mkoster427
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1cont) I run Intramurals for Gr. 1-8, incl. ref, timekeep, schedule; I org. Terry Fox, JRFH, & all Athletic teams at my school #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    WOW! #espechat
    • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
      A1) I do aft. recess Gr. 5/6 4 out of 6 days; I drive all my Ss who play VB home everyday aft. practice & coach the comp. team #espechat
  • BodePE Sep 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 Personalized Learning lead, ILT and SLT member. Tech leader and bus duty. #espechat
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Another PE teacher helps #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1cont) Also org. our school's house team system (every S has a team that competes for our school's house trophy) #espechat
  • MrRoosPE Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Q1: morning front door duty & intramurals 2/5 days. After school bus duty 2/3 days. #espechat
  • MDPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: When I was in a building always traded running a morning intramural for doing a duty. I had more fun, kids had more fun. #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi Bill! You are always welcomed at #espechat
    In reply to @BodePE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I do not have any morning or afternoon duties. I do not have lunch duty, but I cover preK recess once a week. #espechat
  • skylerhuspen Sep 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hey I'm Skyler, a dietetics student from Illinois, and I'm interested in physical education in school #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 I miss bus duty SO MUCH tho!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    hello skyler! feel free to jump in! #espechat
    In reply to @skylerhuspen
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Welcome Skyler! #espechat
    In reply to @skylerhuspen
  • BodePE Sep 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Thx, always enjoy talking "shop". #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    So glad don't have bus duty #lucky #espechat
    In reply to @MrRoosPE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I used to have crosswalk duty. AKA directing traffic. Wasn't a fan. Happy to have walker duty now #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q1 followup: anyone just go to lunch with kids because they can? #espechat
  • Charmain4PE Sep 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Hi, Charmain from Fort Lauderdale is happy to be with #espechat tonight
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    once I got to ride the bus!!! #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1) I have cross country team practices at lunch if there's no intramurals; sometimes run BB or VB practices #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Charmain we are happy you are here! #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Usually too busy getting things ready for next class that comes in. Should make time for more of this tho #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I am guilty too, but want to start soon! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 follow up: I love to go to lunch with the Ss. Love to talk to them and get to know them better and discuss our food choices #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Get ready for Q2! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: Do you teach anything other than PE/health? What do you teach? #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2) I did a guitar club last year but with everything else on my plate it kind of fell by the wayside #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I've heard of PE teachers used to provide/supplement science classes, etc. Tell us what you teach! #espechat
  • BodePE Sep 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2 Used to teach a Leadership class. So much fun!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    awesome Bill! #espechat
    • BodePE Sep 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      A2 Used to teach a Leadership class. So much fun!! #espechat
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 coach Soccer and Lax after school. Run a before school PA program two days per week. #ESPEchat
  • bemislostfound Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 My principal wants me to do some sort of literacy thing with k-2 students one of my prep times. #espechat
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: The RTI time I teach each morning varies year to year. This year our school is focused on Reading Skills #espechat
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2 Last yr I taught tech lab. This yr I'm doing intervention. I like both. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2) Just PE,but I'd like to think I teach more than that. Would really like to start a gardening class 1 day w/ Ss #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: At this time, I only teach PE/health. I see some classes 1x more than others, want to lead unique lessons with them. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    this is DEEP Ross! of course we teach more than PE! #espechat
    • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A2) Just PE,but I'd like to think I teach more than that. Would really like to start a gardening class 1 day w/ Ss #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Oh, what an idea! I'd love to but there is no green space but pots would work #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Just curious, why do some classes get PE more than others Sara? #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 I just teach 6 periods of #physed with a Monday character lesson for 30min #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    are you in classes doing that? or in your own space? #espechat
    In reply to @LWEGator_APE
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #espechat Scott Wilson checking in from Nor Cal, Sacramento! A1 I put up cones for traffic control around our campus.
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    so that all classes receive a special aka all teachers receive a prep #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 only teach PE #ESPEchat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Hoping to make something like it happen after all construction is done at our school, even if its just a garden club #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    cool scott! i'm sure your school appreciates it! #espechat
    In reply to @ScottWilson85
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Interesting. Is that unique to your school or all NYCDOE? #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Hi Scott!!! 👋🏼🙂 #espechat
    In reply to @ScottWilson85, @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    time to wrap up Q2 and move on to Q3. loving the discussion so far! #espechat
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I go into their classrooms. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1 Tomorrow I'll set up the sound system for See You At The Pole and tear it all down. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    i would think it's for all NYCDOE that teachers have a prep/planning each day but i'm new! #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    You can do more than you'd think in pots as well! #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    this is what we're talking about!! #espechat
    • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      A1 Tomorrow I'll set up the sound system for See You At The Pole and tear it all down. #espechat
      In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Q3: Do you host community events? Who do they serve? #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3) attempting a bowling and golf fundraiser/event this year. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    for families or just students? #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps
  • bemislostfound Sep 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3 School district wide 5th grade 2 mile run on a Saturday. #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3) We've done wellness fairs, JR4H, family fit nights,etc. Usually try 2 do things that get Ss and their parents engaged together #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    True story, we've got many hats. I would ❤️ to teach a Google apps class to help kids organize their drive & know stuff like GKeep #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3 Will be putting on a Tiger Dash 5K/Fun run in the spring. Anyone within the community can register and participate #ESPEchat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    district wide! awesome! #espechat
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Q2 I teach family life to the 5th grade boys in addition to K-5 PE. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    love community! way to go derek! #espechat
    • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A3 Will be putting on a Tiger Dash 5K/Fun run in the spring. Anyone within the community can register and participate #ESPEchat
  • skylerhuspen Sep 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: I'm not a classroom educator, but community events are important within the nutrition field as they create support groups #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 I participate in events like the two 5ks in the community #ESPEchat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: We hosted a Relay for Life that included any members of the community who wanted to participate #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    You'd be a great fit to teach that class Steph! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3) AGM every Sept & a carnival for all students & alumni in June - both as community celebrations #espechat
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Side note: this will be the first year that it is a fundraiser specifically for PE. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I personally love Relay! #espechat
    • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A3: We hosted a Relay for Life that included any members of the community who wanted to participate #espechat
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 we do JRFH, cup stack/can food stack drive, family dance nights, operation smile final mile #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    alumni! so cool! #espechat
    • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      A3) AGM every Sept & a carnival for all students & alumni in June - both as community celebrations #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Nice. Can make some real program changes with a fundraiser like that! #espechat
    In reply to @MrPicha_PE, @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    good for PE!!! YAY!! #espechat
    In reply to @MrPicha_PE
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Do it @smsandino #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @Mr_C_PE, @smsandino
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Both! And anyone else we can find! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: NYC teachers have an hour a week dedicated to parental involvement. looking to use time to host potential parent workshops. #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 We host a family fun run in the spring where family members can come out and run/jog/walk/cheer their ss on #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 also loved hosting speed stack WR day for families and will do so again before school this year! #espechat
  • LWEGator_PE Sep 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q2: I have morning bus duty then go to RTI in 3rd grade. Doing reading. Then go directly to teaching PE. #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    We are a K-8 school but I'm also starting to invite alumni back to play in alumni VB & BB games; first one is tomorrow #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    WOW tonight is flying! Q4 coming up next! #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I need to invent the class first lol. I hear it's good news when positions don't exist yet haha #espechat
    In reply to @PhysEdApps, @Mr_C_PE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    i love this! #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Q4: Do you coach any teams or lead any clubs for your school/district? What are they? #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Rising Road Runners (run club) will start at my school soon! I’m looking to host that in the morning, 2x per week. #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Shows how many Ss I've encouraged to play in MS and now play in HS & want to come back & help out & participate; Ss remember that #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: I coach 7th grade basketball. I do after school running club at two schools and after school net games at a third school #espechat
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4 I do a Shamrock marathon final mile run/walk club #espechat
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 Our school had a school supply drive for another school in our area that could not afford school supplies for their students. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4 it is also my DREAM to host a cooking show club. students create/make/film recipes that can be shared with community #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4) No coaching. I've always believed it is nearly imp. to be a gr8 coach and a great T. Not enough time in day to devote to both #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    hey there Darci! #espechat
    In reply to @DMickBeversdorf
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4 was early to this, but currently coach MS girls soccer and JV girls lax #ESPEchat
  • LWEGator_PE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q4: me, another staff member & a mom do an after school fitness club with 5th graders. #espechat
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: we should do way more community events than we do...we do have an elementary football and volleyball jamboree each year #espechat
  • PhysEdApps - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    I’ve coached almost every sport @ school except soccer and volleyball at some point. I am currently the @nyrr lead for run program #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @nyrr
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4) I've coached all teams the last three years (total 21 teams incl. VB, BB, & Soccer) & am coaching comp. VB so far this year #espechat
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4 I help with run club at my school #ESPEchat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Great idea, I just do it for the ss but inviting families is awesome and adds on to the count! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #espechat
    • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A4: First year in 5 years I am not coaching a high school team nor a athlete myself. However, I am hosting a Staff Exercise Class on Wed
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    💗 #espechat
    • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
      A3 Our school had a school supply drive for another school in our area that could not afford school supplies for their students. #espechat
      In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #espechat A4: I'm an assistant soccer coach at a local college and I coach youth soccer on the weekends ⚽️
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4cont) And drove all my Ss home as they don't have rides because of our school family's socio-economic status #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    YEP! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4 I coach our Varsity Coed Tennis Team, work the "Chain Gang" for football, and shot clock for basketball teams. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    incredible! thank you matt! #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • crestviewpe Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 Just getting here tonight. I coach HS bowling and lead our before school movement club. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    no worries! #espechat
    In reply to @MrPicha_PE
  • skylerhuspen Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q4: I didn't encounter a nutrition club until college. Nutrition club in elementary school would pair perfectly with physical ed #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    love movement before school! thanks chris! #espechat
    • crestviewpe Sep 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      A4 Just getting here tonight. I coach HS bowling and lead our before school movement club. #espechat
  • MrRoosPE Sep 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Q4: morning intramurals. Cut back to once a week. I’m getting so much more done for PE than I ever have. It’s been great, 4 me!#espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Ok I seriously just want to RT all of your answers! You all do so much my heart bursts!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    It's time for Q5! #espechat
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Do you end up reffing any home games? #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q5: Is there any PD you complete independently, beyond school/district requirements? #espechat
  • chrislcore Sep 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4. Sorry - late to the chat. I coach flag football, soccer and tennis and I'm also the President of our School sports league. #espechat
  • MrRoosPE Sep 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Oh yeah. I forgot I do that too. #espechat
    In reply to @CoachWilliams23, @SaraWoodPE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Never got certified to ref either actually #espechat
    In reply to @MrPicha_PE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4 I help with my colleague's fitness club during the school year and summer time. Basically my role is a pacer w/ some ss leaders #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    *hint* you're doing some right now! #espechat 😉😉
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    wow chris! good to see you! #espechat
    In reply to @chrislcore
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Our state conference...when I am allowed to attend and Best Practices each summer...these are every year events that I love! #espechat
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: If I want actually PD for PE I have to look outside my school, district we may get one to two times a year. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: I am here at #espechat as much as I can be, and I’m looking to be more involved with the NYC #physed community #espechat
  • LWEGator_PE Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Q5: mostly Twitter this year. #espechat
  • MrPicha_PE Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5 yearly MNSHAPE State convention. #physedsummit. MNSHAPE spring workshops. #ESPEchat
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I agree, but we don't have enough coaches either...I don't want kids to miss that opportunity. #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Add in trying 2 balance ur passions outside of school, family, friends,etc. and it becomes even more unlikely 2 do both w/ gr8ness #espechat
    In reply to @MrRoosPE
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5 Elementary Physical Education Workshop (EPEW) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is an AWESOME week of learning, PD, networking,andFUN #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    and of course, #espechat whenever I can join!
  • crestviewpe Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 Twitter, conferences, online classes, anything I can get my hands on! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 try to attend conferences and webinars too #espechat
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: State conference, twitter chats, currently getting my master's degree! #espechat
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 I love free webinars #ESPEchat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 I attend @vahperd conference each year and twitter #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    this can be tough! our PD days always got taken away for snow days too :( #espechat
    In reply to @LWEGator_APE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    me too! #espechat
    In reply to @CoachWilliams23
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Interesting. Reminds me of when I lived in Iowa. Things are diff. here on East Coast #espechat
    In reply to @MrPicha_PE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    you go Melissa! #espechat
    • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
      A5: State conference, twitter chats, currently getting my master's degree! #espechat
  • LWEGator_APE Sep 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Yes although, not often here in Georgia #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5) #physedsummit #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I can see that, especially in smaller towns. Big districts like mine on East Coast don't really have that problem #espechat
    In reply to @DMickBeversdorf
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5 I started my national boards and now have to continue at my new school and I am terrified! #espechat
  • rich_wiles - Moderator Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5. @OPENPhysEd trainings, MD PD Series, @MAHPERD Convention. Always learning more each day. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    #espechatsummit? 😉 #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5 Most def! Twitter chats, podcasts, presentations @HPEC_CA @CAHPERD , help put on workshops @EPEWCP , 1/2 #physedsummits #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5) Twitter PD each night, attending/presenting at local, state, regional, national conferences #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5 tech summits like @edtechteam , EdCamps like @EdcampChino 2/2 #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q6 coming up! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Q6: Are there any other unique things that you do for ur school/community beyond ur job description? (Try to keep it to 1 tweet!) #espechat
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5 I try to get to #espechat every week! I’m here!!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: still settling in at my new school. I want to see the needs of my community & how I can contribute. I have some BIG ideas tho! #espechat
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I attend local and State PE conferences and I’ve been to Asheville every year since the beginning #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6) Constantly creating resources to teach with, planning/reflecting/refining lesson plans, making/building equipment #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6) Aside from driving Ss home, we do ski trip every winter & looking to get Ss out for a golf trip - anything beyond ordinary #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • LWEGator_PE Sep 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Q6: in charge of wellness committee and on PBIS team. Also on tech committee & #fcsvanguard team. #espechat
  • Charmain4PE Sep 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    National boards is great reflective PD @sarawoodPE! Good luck and enjoy! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @SaraWoodPE
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6 I'll be going on a trip to Uganda to build fresh water wells for the native people during Christmas break #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6 I have a monthly roller skate night for our school Ss and families. We also having an adult skate night this year. #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    awesome, kelly! #espechat
    In reply to @LovePrimaryPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    WOW #espechat
    In reply to @ScottWilson85
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I like that you can drive Ss home if they need a ride bc it is the right thing to do. That would be a big no-no where I teach tho #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE, @SaraWoodPE
  • AssessLinkPE Sep 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: I keep the fitness facility at our high school open for students each day after school #espechat
    • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      Q6: Are there any other unique things that you do for ur school/community beyond ur job description? (Try to keep it to 1 tweet!) #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    wow JB! that is very kind! #espechat
    In reply to @AssessLinkPE
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    They've got parental permission & must have it to play; our school rented 15 passenger last yr, this year we leased it #espechat
    In reply to @Mr_C_PE, @SaraWoodPE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6 I am a PBIS team member and update our #physed twitter as well we our dept website! My team says "nerd" is the lite term for me #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6 specials/clusters are unique in that we see EVERYONE. great to use attention getters in large groups and assemblies! #espechat
  • AssessLinkPE Sep 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A5: Our district has ZERO requirements for PE teachers outside of PLCs and Staff Meetings. I attend our @SHAPEMichigan conference #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE, @SHAPEMichigan
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    are you ready for Q7? Here it comes! #espechat
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    You're our techno weenie for EPEW!! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6: Academic advisor for the team I coach #espechat
  • AssessLinkPE Sep 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    How can we expect students to live physically active lives when we are not willing to make time out of our own schedule for them #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Q7: You've shared SO MUCH! Why are you doing these things that are beyond your job description? #espechat
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6 I am the Vertical Team Leader for PE for our district #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    An honor indeed 🤓✊🏼 #espechat
    In reply to @ScottWilson85
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7) My Ss wouldn't have this opp. & my former Ss still contact me to help out which is encouraging & I know I've made an impact #espechat
  • crestviewpe Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7 For the kids! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: I find that being involved in #espechat and PE PD has grown my teaching so much. I do it to make my classes better for my kids!
  • AssessLinkPE Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: I actually love what I do, and after you build relationships it is hard to just sit back and do the minimum #espechat
    • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
      Q7: You've shared SO MUCH! Why are you doing these things that are beyond your job description? #espechat
  • Mr_C_PE Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7) I have a very strong belief in what I do everyday. It is important to me to give my all each day to help my Ss grow #espechat
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7 I have the gift of helps and enjoy doing it to serve others. It's not about me. #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • DMickBeversdorf Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7: because I want to be the best for kids and I don't want to get stuck in a rut #espechat
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7 because I LOVE WHAT I DO!! And I love my PLN that helps me grow as an educator! I have learned so much from ALL OF YOU! #espechat
  • mkoster427 Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7: I believe in my Ss and I believe in what I teach. #espechat @lfuinihetten
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7 #teamplayer #ESPEchat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • PlymouthCreekPE Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    The more you can see your students outside of the PE setting will only improve their experience within the PE setting #espechat
  • ILESPhysEd Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7 for the kids...they deserve the best each day #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A7cont: And I LOVE connecting with other PE Ts! The time we put in on twitter reaches more than just the students we see every day #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I can feel it thru your caps Kelly! #espechat
    In reply to @LovePrimaryPE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7 It's one step forward towards advocacy, #physicalliteracy and becoming a better educator for my ss! Every effort helps ✊🏼 #espechat
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7cont) I also see the potential in all my Ss on what they could be with PA & sports which I love to help them discover #espechat
  • CoachWilliams23 Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A6 I'm 3-5 lead PE teacher #ESPEchat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • PEbyMrE Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Inspire & help them discover their red rubber ball #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    ok everyone's getting an RT for that last one! 😭 #espechat
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A7 I spoke to a colleague the other day and he said “ Kelly Ev time we talk now I feel like u have been reborn”! I totally do!!! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    and it's time for Q8 already! I am forreal looking at the clock and I can't believe it! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q8: How do these things affect your teaching and life outside of school? #espechat
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Thanks for adding my red rubber ball Matt, I ran out of characters lol #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    !!!!!!!!!!! this is too much for me!!!!!! i ❤️ it! #espechat
    In reply to @smsandino, @PEbyMrE
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    This is WHY I do it! #espechat
    In reply to @PEbyMrE
  • LovePrimaryPE Sep 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8 I am a walking salesman for Twitter PLN😜 #espechat
  • AssessLinkPE Sep 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    In high needs district, I want to give kids as much of myself as I can, but I have 2yr & 5yr old kids. It is a hard balance #espechat
    • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
      Q8: How do these things affect your teaching and life outside of school? #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8: The prof growth that I get is worth the time that I put in. It can be stressful but it makes it that much more satisfying! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    kelly you are cracking me up!! #espechat
    In reply to @LovePrimaryPE
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8 It's all part of what I do and I plan on doing it until retirement. Which reminds me I have a CalSTRS meeting on Thursday :-) #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I would like to thank you ALL on behalf of the #espechat team for being here for tonight’s chat!
  • smsandino Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Preach David!!! 🙌🏼 #espechat
    In reply to @APQenclasse, @Mr_C_PE, @MrRoosPE
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Taking an hour a week to connect with #physed is incredible! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #physed puts out a TON of content that goes beyond their required work hours. Talk about passion! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    And ppl have families and personal passions on top of that! Y'all are rockstars! #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    I hope tonight’s chat gave you a chance to see what others across the #physed community are doing as advocates for PE #espechat
  • SaraWoodPE Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    and maybe inspired you in some ways as well! We will see you next week at 8PM EST! #espechat
  • ScottWilson85 Sep 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for facilitating! #espechat
    In reply to @SaraWoodPE