Blue Jay Bridge
Physical Education Specialist at
Pembina Trails School Division
Summary
Father, husband, and physical educator.
I'm creating change from my corner of the world.Experience
Pembina Trails School Division
Physical Education Specialist Sep 2001 - Present
Curriculum planning, lesson delivery, student assessment & evaluation to gr 5-9 students (2001 - 2015) and K-6 students (2015-present).The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Server and Bartender 1998 - 2004Ensure guests had an incredible experience.YMCA Canada
Counsellor/Section Coordinator/Canoe Tripper 1997 - 2001
Camp Counsellor, coordinate a group of counsellors, and leading groups of kids for extended canoe trips 2-6 weeks in length at Camp Stephens.WHAT I BELIEVE IN
Fun and joy are more powerful three letter words than win.Skills
Student Engagement
Curriculum Innovation
Physical Education
Social Media
Educational Technology
Teaching
Education
University of Manitoba
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Bachelor of Education (BEd) 1995 - 2000
The University of Manitoba is a place where you can define yourself. Come discover the innovator, dreamer, trailblazer or visionary within you!- Recent HighlightsPhys Ed MTS PD Day 2015 ConferenceGeoff Brewster (Phys Ed Consultant for Pembina Trails School Division) and I co-chaired the 2015 MPETA (Mb Phys Ed Teachers Association) and MTS (Mb Teachers Society) provincial Phys Ed conference on Oct 23rd 2015. The conference was attended by over 700 educators and was highlighted by keynote speeches from TSN's Michael Landsberg and the Winnipeg Jets Craig Heisinger. Both keynotes focused on mental health and the need to continue to reduce the stigma attached to it.PhysEdSource.comIn May 2015, University of Alberta professor Dr. David Chorney and I launched the website www.PhysEdSource.com as an online directory of useful links and resources for Phys Ed and Health educators.Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitoban's of 2014I was named one of the Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitoban's of 2014 by Ace Burpee! This is a complete and total honour!Guest BloggerI am a guest blogger for Tennis Canada. My first post "Five Sports That Will Improve Your Tennis Game" was published in April 2015.Guest BloggerI was a guest blogger for ParticipACTION from 2012 - 2014. Click here to read my post "Enhancing Physical Education with Technology"The Physical EducatorI have been highlighted on the http://www.thephysicaleducator.com/ website many times including these post where I explain "How I Teach." and what "Apps I Use" as well as being nominated for the 2013 #physed award for best phys ed teachers twitter account.President of The Gr 4-6 Pembina Trails Athletic Association
From 2011 - 2018 I was the President of the Pembina Trails School Divisions Gr 4-6 Athletic Association. My duties included, presiding at regular meetings of the Association, calling meetings of the Association, determining an agenda for the meetings, and representing the Association at special events or meetings.
Top 50 Phys Ed teacher of 2013I was named one of the top 50 phys ed teachers of 2013 by Ubersense. They are the creators of the video analysis app Ubersense.TED-EdI am a registered TED-Ed select member. My created lesson for the video "23 and 1/2 hours" has been viewed over 4.5 million times.Manitoba MarathonI've completed four half Manitoba Marathons. I have nothing but respect for those that take part in the full marathon. - Social FeedCheck out my latest updates!
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