Let’s be real—we all scroll. It’s baked into our routine. Coffee. Email. Group text. Twitter (not so much anymore). Bluesky (not what we hoped it’d be… still time though!). TikTok. Scroll, sc…

Let’s be real—we all scroll. It’s baked into our routine. Coffee. Email. Group text. Twitter (not so much anymore). Bluesky (not what we hoped it’d be… still time though!). TikTok. Scroll, sc…

Whenever I tell someone what I do, they look at me like they just ate thebarf jelly bean in the BeanboozledJelly Belly collection. How could you…why would you… I could never…. I get it. Teaching 8th graders can be brutal. Not many would tout their early teensyears as a time they would ever want to go back to, so why have I chosen to…

Let’s be real—we all scroll. It’s baked into our routine. Coffee. Email. Group text. Twitter (not so much anymore). Bluesky (not what we hoped it'd be… still time though!). TikTok. Scroll, scroll, scroll. So… why not make one of those scrolls meaningful? That’s what the HPE Collective is. A space where Health and PE teachers can connect, reflect, share, and yes—vent if needed.

Whenever I tell someone what I do, they look at me like they just ate thebarf jelly bean in the BeanboozledJelly Belly collection. How could you…why would you… I could never…. I get it. Teaching 8t…

Art is a powerful tool for cultivating health and well-being. Students can explore complex issues, express emotions, and advocate for positive change by creating, performing, and responding to art. This process fosters critical thinking, health-enhancing behaviors, and effective communication, essential skills that support our health and wellness. Analyzing Influences In a world of constant connectivity, understanding the influence of technology on our lives is more crucial than ever.

Art is a powerful tool for cultivating health and well-being. Students can explore complex issues, express emotions, and advocate for positive change by creating, performing, and responding to art.…

Being intentional with how and where we allocate our focus can be challenging and overwhelming in our hectic, busy lives. It is easy for me to experience cognitive overload … so many books, article…

For years, I carried the weight of a dream that was never fully realized. Not because I lacked talent, drive, or love for the game, but because I let toxic male coaches take it away from me. I let them chip away at my confidence, make me question my worth, and convince me that their abuse was just “tough coaching.” I mourn the athlete I could have been because I allowed them to rewrite my story.

For years, I carried the weight of a dream that was never fully realized. Not because I lacked talent, drive, or love for the game, but because I let toxic male coaches take it away from me. I let …

I want to start out by sharing that I am by no means an expert on the topic of sketchnotes and visual note-taking.  However, if you are anything like me and are constantly looking for new stra…

1. Understanding Intersectionality in Health Education Intersectionality is a critical framework in health education that examines how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class, sexualit…

In this guest blog post, Matt Hagedorn explores how AI is revolutionizing education, particularly for health and PE teachers. Drawing from his own tech-savvy background, he highlights six must-try AI tools that save time, enhance student engagement, and streamline lesson planning. I still remember the first time I held an iPhone. It wasn’t just another cool gadget—something about it felt…

I’m thrilled to feature Matt Hagedorn’s guest blog post, where he shares how embracing AI transformed his teaching and helped him conquer the chaos of organization. His journey is a mus…

I'm thrilled to feature Matt Hagedorn's guest blog post, where he shares how embracing AI transformed his teaching and helped him conquer the chaos of organization. His journey is a must-read for anyone looking to streamline their work and focus on what truly matters: his students. Matt was the 2023 Ohio Health Teacher of the Year. I love teaching health. I’m passionate about helping students learn and apply practical health skills that can truly make a difference in their lives.

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