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10/16/2026

🎉 SHAPE PA 2026 Presenter Spotlight: Scotty Williams! 🎉

Get ready to MOVE, DANCE, and have some FUN with Scotty Williams at the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference!

A nationally recognized leader in physical education, Scotty is the founder of Camp4Real, a former elementary PE teacher, and a passionate advocate for movement, play, and meaningful connections. With 15 years of elementary PE teaching experience, Scotty has earned numerous honors, including the VAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year and SHAPE Southern District Dance Teacher of the Year. Known for his contagious energy and creative approach to movement, Scotty inspires educators to bring more joy, connection, and purposeful play into their programs!

Scotty will be sharing his expertise in THREE exciting conference sessions!

📅 Thursday, November 12

🕜 1:30 PM | Crowd Favorites: School-Friendly Line Dances | Mezzanine

📅 Friday, November 13

🕘 8:55 AM | Get FAST AND FURIOUS with Omnikin! | Victory Hall

🕑 2:15 PM | PhysEd Faves 2.0 | Mezzanine

🎶 PLUS! Don’t Miss the All-Conference Social! 🎉

Hit your heart’s target zone with excitement at the All-Conference Social, directly following the Awards Ceremony!

High-Energy DJ Evan Wolfgang and high-spirited Featured Presenter Scotty Williams will keep the pulse pumping with music, dancing, games, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation! Prefer to enjoy the fun from the sidelines? Spectators are welcome, too!

📅 Thursday, November 12

🕢 7:30 PM | Olympic Hall

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for your PE program, ready to show off your dance moves, or simply want to connect with fellow professionals, you won’t want to miss Scotty at SHAPE PA 2026!

📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA

🔗 View the conference schedule: https://2026shapepaconference.sched.com

10/15/2026

🌟 SHAPE PA 2026 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: Nicole McCoy & Brett McCoy! 🌟

We’re excited to highlight two Pennsylvania adapted physical education professionals, Nicole and Brett McCoy, who will be presenting at the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference!

Nicole brings 14 years of experience in Adapted Physical Education and has earned recognition at the state and regional levels, including the 2018 SHAPE PA APE Teacher of the Year and 2019 SHAPE America Eastern District APE Teacher of the Year awards. A West Chester University graduate and Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE), Nicole is passionate about helping students of all abilities experience success and joy through movement.

Brett brings 13 years of experience in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education, with expertise in inclusive programming, applied behavior analysis, and supporting diverse learners. Also a West Chester University graduate and CAPE-certified educator, Brett is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed.

Together, Nicole and Brett bring their experience as educators, Special Olympics coaches, and Unified Sports coaches to two engaging sessions focused on making physical education more accessible through assistive technology!

📅 Friday, November 13

🔹 11:30 AM | Victory Hall
The Power of a Switch: Getting Started with Assistive Technology in Adapted P.E.

🔹 1:15 PM | Victory Hall
Get Hands On with Assistive Technology in Adapted P.E. Part 2

Join Nicole and Brett as they share practical strategies and hands-on approaches for incorporating assistive technology into adapted physical education. These are two sessions you won't want to miss!

📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA

🔗 Full schedule: https://2026shapepaconference.sched.com/

10/14/2026

🎤 2026 SHAPE PA Conference Presenter Spotlight: Dave Schmidt!

🌟 We're excited to welcome Dave Schmidt, a proud Pennsylvania educator and longtime SHAPE PA leader, to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference!

With over 34 years of experience in health and physical education, Dave has dedicated his career to helping students discover the joy of movement and develop lifelong healthy habits. After spending more than two decades as the K–12 Department Chair at North Allegheny School District, he continues to inspire future educators as a faculty member at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).

🏆 Dave's dedication to the profession has earned him numerous honors, including the 2025 IUP HPE Department Distinguished Alumni Award, the IUP College of Education and Human Services Impact Award, and the 2005 SHAPE PA High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. A Past President of SHAPE PA (2020) and longtime advocate for health and physical education, Dave has also contributed to the revision of Pennsylvania's Health and Physical Education Standards. His leadership and commitment to advancing the profession continue to make a lasting impact across the Commonwealth!

📅 Catch Dave's Sessions on Friday, November 13!

🕗 8:00 AM | Motivate A

The Inspired Gym: 35 Years of Designing Meaningful Paths to Help Students Find Their Playground for Life

🕦 11:30 AM | Studio 13

Implementing the Feel-Good Triangle in Health & PE: Empowering Students to be Healthy for Life

🕝 2:15 PM | Motivate A

Assessment in Meaningful PE, Reflective Practices, and the Science of Joy

👏 From meaningful physical education to student wellness and the science of joy, Dave's sessions will offer practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and inspiration for educators at every level. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of Pennsylvania's dedicated HPE leaders!

📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA

📆 November 12–13, 2026

🔗 Explore the Conference Schedule:
https://2026shapepaconference.sched.com/

10/13/2026

💙💛 PENNSYLVANIA PROUD! MEET PRESENTER DAN STOVER! ⭐

We're excited to welcome one of Pennsylvania's own, Dan Stover, to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference!

Dan is an award-winning elementary physical education teacher at West Broad Street Elementary School in Souderton, PA, with 25 years of teaching experience!

Dan brings a wealth of knowledge in purposeful instruction, inclusive practices, student engagement, and creative ways to incorporate technology into physical education. His sessions will offer practical ideas educators can bring right back to their classrooms and gymnasiums!

🎤 CATCH DAN'S SESSIONS!

📅 Thursday, November 12

⏰ 8:00 AM | Victory Hall

Field Day Shorts: Reimagining a Timeless Tradition

⏰ 2:30 PM | Motivate B

PlayLab: Purposeful Play That Starts Right Away

📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA

Come learn from one of Pennsylvania's outstanding physical educators and take home some fresh ideas for your PE program!

🔗 Explore the full conference schedule:
https://2026shapepaconference.sched.com/

💙💛 We can't wait to see you at SHAPE PA 2026!

📅 ONE MONTH TO GO! 💙💛The 2026 SHAPE PA Conference is coming up November 12–13 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA! Join...
10/12/2026

📅 ONE MONTH TO GO! 💙💛

The 2026 SHAPE PA Conference is coming up November 12–13 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA! Join us for two days of learning, connection, and celebration with health and physical educators from across Pennsylvania.

Start planning your conference experience:

Conference info and registration: https://www.shape-pa.org/conference-registration

View the schedule: https://2026shapepaconference.sched.com

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10/11/2026

💙💛 October President’s Pulse 💛💙

October is here, and there is a lot happening across SHAPE PA as we get closer to our 2026 SHAPE PA Conference!

Take a few minutes to catch up on the latest and see what’s ahead as we continue celebrating and supporting Health and Physical Education professionals across Pennsylvania!

🏆 2026 Elmer B. Cottrell Award Recipient: Deborah LawlorSHAPE PA is proud to recognize Deborah Lawlor of Lower Moreland ...
10/11/2026

🏆 2026 Elmer B. Cottrell Award Recipient: Deborah Lawlor

SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Deborah Lawlor of Lower Moreland Township School District as the recipient of the 2026 Elmer B. Cottrell Award, the highest honor presented to a SHAPE PA member!

With more than 32 years of dedication to SHAPE PA, Deborah has served in numerous leadership roles, including SHAPE PA President, Vice President of Physical Education, Conference Manager, and several committees. She also created the SHAPE PA Go Team, helping inspire and engage future leaders in the profession.

Throughout her career, Deborah has served as a K–12 Health and Physical Education Department Chair, spent 35 years coaching field hockey and lacrosse, presented at professional conferences, and contributed to curriculum development and professional learning opportunities.

Her dedication has earned her numerous honors, including the Ethel G. Encke Service Award, HERitage Award, Professional Honor Award, and 2011 High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Deborah's commitment to SHAPE PA, her students, and the health and physical education profession is truly deserving of this prestigious recognition.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Deborah Lawlor on receiving SHAPE PA's highest honor!

Come celebrate our 2026 SHAPE PA Award Winners in person at the SHAPE PA Conference! 🏆💙💛Join us as we recognize the incr...
10/10/2026

Come celebrate our 2026 SHAPE PA Award Winners in person at the SHAPE PA Conference! 🏆💙💛

Join us as we recognize the incredible educators, leaders, advocates, and future professionals who continue to make a difference across Pennsylvania.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Olympic Hall
🎟️ No ticket required. All are welcome!
👗 Dressy casual

We would love to have you there to help us celebrate these outstanding members of our profession!

🏆 2026 Bev Martin Advocacy AwardSHAPE PA is proud to recognize Angela Hendershot of Central Bucks School District as the...
10/09/2026

🏆 2026 Bev Martin Advocacy Award

SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Angela Hendershot of Central Bucks School District as the recipient of the 2026 Bev Martin Advocacy Award!

Angela has been a SHAPE PA member for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Supervisor of Educational Technology for Central Bucks School District. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for quality Health and Physical Education across Pennsylvania.

Angela has served as President of the Southeastern District Local Association and continues to serve on its board. She has presented at the local and state levels, participated in SHAPE PA webinars and Future Professional sessions, and has also shared her expertise with students at West Chester University.

Her advocacy has extended directly to Pennsylvania legislators, where she has worked to educate policymakers about the important distinction between interscholastic athletics and Physical Education. These efforts have helped protect quality Physical Education opportunities for students across the Commonwealth.

Angela was also selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Revision Committee, where she contributed to the development of Health, Safety, and Physical Education standards that prioritize student health and wellness.

Congratulations, Angela, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your continued advocacy for Health and Physical Education in Pennsylvania! 👏

🏆 2026 Thom Cobb Emerging Leader AwardSHAPE PA is proud to recognize Avery Dunkley of Neshaminy School District as the r...
10/09/2026

🏆 2026 Thom Cobb Emerging Leader Award

SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Avery Dunkley of Neshaminy School District as the recipient of the 2026 Thom Cobb Emerging Leader Award!

This award honors a young professional who demonstrates professionalism, outstanding leadership, and innovation in the profession.

Avery is beginning her fifth year teaching Health and Physical Education at Maple Point Middle School. A 2022 graduate of West Chester University, she has already made a strong impact through her leadership, teaching, mentoring, and involvement throughout the school community.

Her leadership includes work with School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, curriculum development, professional development, mentoring practicum students, and supporting the scheduling of more than 1,200 students and 40 staff members.

Avery also brings innovative lifelong physical activities into her program, including orienteering, mountain biking, and boating. Her boating instruction has helped approximately 300 students earn their boating license, with the unit culminating in a boating experience for eighth-grade students.

Beyond the classroom, Avery is involved with Unified Track, Point Pals, Coaches for Cancer, volleyball programs, and district-wide training on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to help ensure digital content is accessible to all students.

As Maple Point Middle School Principal Andy Sokol shared, Avery brings “tremendous energy, professionalism, and dedication” to her students and school community.

Congratulations, Avery, on this well-deserved recognition and the leadership you continue to demonstrate early in your career! 👏

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