2025 Recognition Awards Nominations

Baylee ConradAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Executive Director, Future Professionals, Health, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing, State Convention

The countdown is on — the school year is almost over! 🎉We’re on the hunt for our 2025 Award-Winning Teachers, and we need YOUR help!Know a teacher who’s gone above and beyond this year? 🌟 Nominate them today and let their excellence shine! 🌟 Here are the following categories: Elementary Teacher of the Year Middle School Teacher of the Year …

2025 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic

Baylee ConradNews & Events

We love our teachers in Arizona and we know a lot of them teach High School! Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.   This event …

March Madness! Nominate a Physical Education Superstar for AZHPE Awards!

Baylee ConradAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Awards, Best Practices, Executive Director, Future Professionals, Health, Membership, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

Calling all shamrock shakers and fitness fanatics! ☘️ As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve! We are, after all, …

In loving memory of Kelly Kribben-Mixer

Baylee ConradExecutive Director, News & Events, President's Message

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Kribben-Mixer, wife to Matt Mixer, Executive Director for Arizona Health and Physical Education. Kelly was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose compassion touched everyone she met. Kelly was a well-known journalist and editor in the East Valley and dedicated her free time to animal rescues. …

Happy Holidays

Board of DirectorsMembership

Happy Holidays to you, your family and friends. May the season be filled with good health, joy and laughter. Arizona Health and Physical Education

Kindness Helps Prevent Bullying

Board of DirectorsAdapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

Kindness is one of those special things in life that is free to give out while bringing so many benefits to yourself and others. Being kind is shown to have positive effects on both people and the world around us. Encouraging and modeling kindness is one of the easiest ways parents, school staff, and other caring adults can help create a positive school …

Winter Holidays: December Dilemma or Teaching Opportunity?

Board of DirectorsAdvocacy, Best Practices, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Public Relations/Marketing

For Educators | For Parents, Families, and Caregivers Winter is a festive time of year because so many holidays are celebrated by people from different religions, cultures and races. We spend time with family and friends, connect with our faith or culture, give and receive gifts and enjoy special foods and treats. However, this time of year—especially in schools and …

President’s Message – Dr. Jennifer Houston

Jennifer HoustonAdvocacy, Future Professionals, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, President's Message, Public Relations/Marketing

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers,   I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Coming back to school after such a break is tough, but we only have a short few weeks before the end of the fall semester. Hard to believe it is almost 2025! A …

The Easiest and Most Fun Way to Fundraise

Matt Mixer, Executive DirectorAdapted Physical Education, Membership, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster is an exciting multi-week celebration ending with an epic event day your students will not soon forget! Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your school’s fundraising goals and directly support …

2024 Arizona Family Day

Lara CoxBest Practices, Fitness, News & Events, Partnerships, Public Relations/Marketing

#FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 7:30-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-8:05 am – WELCOME Overview of Day’s Activities / Presentations from Ben Brandau 8:10-9:10 am – LECTURE Building Foundational Fitness in 7th Grade Sports Academy by Elijah Beamon OVERVIEW: In the 7th grade sports academy, strength and conditioning are integrated to build foundational fitness. The focus is on age-appropriate …