Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

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Posted Sunday, November 17, 2024 8:00 am Independent Newsmedia Lara Cox wants to get kids moving. The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October. …

Are you advancing?

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

“If you are not advancing, you are retreating.” A quote from Four-Star General Oliver P. Smith. Teaching is not unlike war, in an abstract sense.  There are many daily battles that are won, and there are many that are lost.  Some of those battles are in the classroom, and some are outside of it.  But it is a war worth …

Exciting Things are on the Horizon at Arizona K12 Center

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To celebrate 25 years of serving Arizona’s educators and our exciting future, the Arizona K12 Center is getting a new look! You’ll see our fresh appearance at events, in emails, and on social media — and other upgrades are on the way! But this next chapter is about more than that. We’re building an even stronger community of Arizona educators who are passionate …

WELCOME TO MESA

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Home of the 2024 Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention /  November 6th and 7th / Mesa, Convention Center Mesa, Arizona is home to boundless opportunities for exploration. Surrounded by the breathtaking expanse of the Sonoran Desert and natural beauty of Tonto National Forest, Mesa is a gateway to one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences. This regional recreation playground boasts an assortment of things to …

Practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with Autism

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Dr. Jennifer Houston – Mesa Public Schools Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope everyone was able to relax and enjoy your summer, maybe travel a bit out of ‘hotzona’ before gearing up for another year. We are starting off our adapted physical education (APE) blogs this year with some information about …

Arizona Health and Physical Education and Women in Sports

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Join us as the Arizona Cardinals celebrate “Women in Sports” on September 29th against the Commanders! Enjoy discounted tickets as we celebrate the achievements of women in sports and give the youth a glimpse at what is possible. Plus, a portion of the sales will go directly to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. If you purchase a seat to …

Panda In The Community

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Join us this Friday, August 30 from 9:00 am – 11:30 pm for a a Panda In The Community to support Arizona Health and Physical Education. This event will be held at the Panda Express on the corner of Broadway and Rural in Tempe. Address: 908 East Broadway, Tempe 85282 Online Ordering Code. Arizona Health and Physical Education online code 373117 …

Justification Toolkit to Attend the Arizona Health and Physical Education State Convention

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Join Us in Mesa November 6th and 7th at the Mesa Convention Center.  But first…. Use This Toolkit to Make the Case to Attend Develop talking points using the needs/benefits table to explain to your supervisor/principal how attending the state convention will help you meet the needs of the school’s/district’s current initiatives. Customize and send the justification template letter to …

Honorable mention in teacher awards goes to Queen Creek instructor

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A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct. 19. Cox has served as a teacher for …