📆 Save the Date! 📆 2026 SHAPE PA State Conference 🗓️ November 12–13, 2026 📍 Spooky Nook Sports – Manheim, PA We’re returning to a familiar location, but this time with a fresh, reimagined layout designed to elevate your conference experience. You won’t want to miss what’s in store! #SHAPEPA2026 #WeAreTheHeartbeatOfEducation

🎤 SHAPE PA 2026 PRESENTer SPOTLIGHT: DOUG HALLBERG! 🌟 We are excited to welcome Doug Hallberg to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference! With an incredible 33-year career in education, including 28 years teaching middle school physical education in New York, Doug brings a wealth of experience, energy, and passion for quality physical education! 🏆 Doug's accomplishments include being named the 2015 NYS AHPERD Middle School PE Teacher of the Year and the 2017 SHAPE America Eastern District and National Middle School PE Teacher of the Year! As an OPEN National Trainer and owner of Move Connect Learn, LLC, Doug continues to inspire educators through engaging, active, and meaningful professional development experiences. 📅 Catch Doug at these conference sessions! 🟣 Thursday, November 12 ⏰ 2:30 PM | Creating a Culture of Connection 🟣 Friday, November 13 ⏰ 10:30 AM | Just Be Joyful! (with Dan Tennessen and LaDonda Porter) ⏰ 1:15 PM | From the Sidelines to the Endzone! 👏 Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Doug and bring fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a little more JOY back to your PE program! 📍 November 12–13, 2026 | Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, PA 🔗 View the conference schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #PhysicalEducation #PhysEd #PETeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #SHAPEAmerica #QualityPE

🚨 Last day to order your SHAPE PA Conference T-shirt is October 26! 🚨 This year’s shirt celebrates the theme “We Are the Heartbeat of Education.” Choose white or black for just $15. Order yours here: shape-pa.org/conferenceshirt⁠ Don’t wait—place your order by October 26! We’ll see you November 12–13 at Spooky Nook Sports. #SHAPEPA #WeAreTheHeartbeatOfEducation #HealthAndPhysicalEducation

🎤 2026 SHAPE PA Presenter Spotlight: Dr. Kristi Mally! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kristi Mally to the 2026 SHAPE PA State Conference! Dr. Mally is a Professor in the Physical Education and Sport Science Department at Winona State University, where she prepares future physical educators and connects research, theory, and practice. Guided by her vision, “Meaningful Movement, Purposeful Play, Everybody, Every Day,” she is passionate about advocating for and elevating the physical education profession. 📚 Catch Dr. Mally's Sessions: 📅 Thursday, November 12 | 1:30 PM 📍 Studio 13 The Power of Props 📅 Friday, November 13 | 10:30 AM 📍 Inspire The Frame Is Already There: Making Intentional Choices in Physical Education Join Dr. Mally as she shares fresh perspectives and practical ideas to inspire meaningful movement and intentional teaching in physical education! 📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA 🔗 Explore the full conference schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #PhysicalEducation #HPE #PhysEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #MeaningfulMovement #PurposefulPlay

🎉 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: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #ScottyWilliams #PhysicalEducation #PhysEd #HPE #ProfessionalDevelopment #SHAPEPAConference

🌟 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: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #AdaptedPhysicalEducation #AssistiveTechnology #InclusivePE #PhysicalEducation #APE

🎤 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: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #MeaningfulPE #PhysEd #PennsylvaniaEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment

💙💛 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: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… 💙💛 We can't wait to see you at SHAPE PA 2026! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #PennsylvaniaProud #DanStover #PhysicalEducation #PhysEd #ElementaryPE #HealthAndPE #SHAPEAmerica

📅 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: shape-pa.org/conference-regi… View the schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… Tag a colleague you hope to see there! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #HealthAndPhysicalEducation

💙💛 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! #SHAPEPA #PresidentsPulse #SHAPEPA2026 #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #PennsylvaniaEducators

🏆 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! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #ElmerBCottrellAward #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation

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! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #AwardsCeremony #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #CelebrateExcellence

🏆 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! 👏 #SHAPEPA #ThomCobbEmergingLeaderAward #EmergingLeader #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #Neshaminy #FutureOfHPE

🏆 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! 👏 #SHAPEPA #BevMartinAdvocacyAward #Advocacy #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #CentralBucks #HPE

📣 The deadline has been extended to October 9! Pennsylvania colleges with Health and Physical Education programs: join the SHAPE PA Battle of the Colleges! Encourage your classmates to become SHAPE PA members. Colleges will compete based on the percentage of HPE majors who are SHAPE PA members, and the leaderboard will be updated weekly. The winning college will choose one student to receive a free registration to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference. Rally your class, represent your college, and join the competition by October 9!

🏆 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Andrew Durie of Central Bucks School District as a recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award! Andrew teaches Health and Physical Education at Buckingham Elementary School and Kutz Elementary School, where he brings creativity and imagination into the gym. One example is his Ghost in the Graveyard activity, which transforms the gymnasium into an interactive adventure using parachutes, mats, covered goals, seasonal decorations, and creative lighting. The activity encourages physical activity, teamwork, strategy, spatial awareness, and, most importantly, a love of movement. What makes this activity especially meaningful is that students can take the idea beyond the gym and recreate it with friends and family at home. Congratulations, Andrew, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #SHAPEPA #InnovationInPE #PhysicalEducation #HealthAndPE #CentralBucks #MoveLearnGrow

🏆 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Chad Murren of Eastern York School District as a recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award! Chad teaches Health and Physical Education at Canadochly Elementary School and Wrightsville Elementary School and also serves as the district’s Health and Physical Education Chair. Chad has created an innovative badge system that helps students better understand the SHAPE National Physical Education Standards through student-friendly language. His badges include Movement Master, Fitness Thinker, Team Player, and Active Hero, giving students a clear way to connect their learning to the purpose of physical education. He has also extended learning beyond the gym through CORE at Home Challenges and created a Battle of the Buildings experience that brings fourth- and fifth-grade students together to apply their learning, build community, and celebrate movement. Congratulations, Chad, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #SHAPEPA #InnovationInPE #PhysicalEducation #HealthAndPE #EasternYork #MoveLearnGrow

🏆 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Christina Valentine of Tidioute Community Charter School as a recipient of the 2026 Innovation in Physical Education Award! Christina teaches Health and Physical Education at Tidioute Community Charter School in Warren County, where she continues to create meaningful and innovative opportunities for her students. Through the TCCS Expeditionary Project, Christina connected her 5th-grade and 9th-11th-grade students with the Warren County Pickleball Club. Students learned the history, equipment, skills, rules, and strategies of pickleball before taking their learning into the community for a culminating experience at the Warren County Pickleball Courts. Beyond skill development, the project helped students build relationships with community members and experience physical activity in a new setting. Christina has also introduced students to activities including kickboxing, yoga, educational gymnastics, and spikeball, expanding the movement experiences available within her school community. Congratulations, Christina, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 #SHAPEPA #InnovationInPE #PhysicalEducation #HealthAndPE #Tidioute #MoveLearnGrow

🏆 2026 Professional Honor Award SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Nicole McCoy of the School District of Lancaster as a recipient of the 2026 Professional Honor Award! Nicole has been a SHAPE PA member for 18 years and has made a significant impact in the field of Adapted Physical Education. She currently serves as an Adapted Physical Education and Health teacher and has also contributed to SHAPE PA through her work on the Conference Planning Committee. Nicole was named the 2019 SHAPE America Eastern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year and has presented at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Most recently, she presented on Assistive Technology in Adapted Physical Education at the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention. Her commitment to inclusion extends far beyond the classroom. Nicole has helped lead Unified Track and Field, supported the development of an Adapted Girls on the Run program, and collaborated with school and community partners to create specialized equipment for students with disabilities. Congratulations, Nicole, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for the impact you continue to make for students and the profession! 👏 #SHAPEPA #ProfessionalHonorAward #AdaptedPhysicalEducation #PhysicalEducation #InclusivePE #SchoolDistrictOfLancaster

🏆 2026 Professional Honor Award SHAPE PA is proud to recognize Chance Condran of Cumberland Valley School District as a recipient of the 2026 Professional Honor Award! Chance has been a SHAPE PA member for 17 years and has made a lasting impact through his leadership, service, and commitment to the profession. He currently teaches at Shaull Elementary School and served as the 2025 SHAPE PA President. Throughout his involvement with SHAPE PA, Chance has served in numerous leadership roles, including President of the Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Adams Local Association and Chair of the Social Media Committee. His work has helped strengthen SHAPE PA’s communication, social media presence, website resources, and member experience. Chance has also presented at the local, state, and regional levels on Health Education, Physical Education, and Wellness, and he continues to support and encourage future professionals entering the field. Congratulations, Chance, on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your continued service to SHAPE PA! 👏 #SHAPEPA #ProfessionalHonorAward #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #CumberlandValley #HPE

🏆 2026 SHAPE PA Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Brett McCoy of the School District of Lancaster, recipient of the 2026 SHAPE PA Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award! Brett is recognized for his dedication to inclusive physical education and his commitment to ensuring that every student has meaningful opportunities to participate, learn, and succeed. His creativity, advocacy, and student-centered approach continue to make a powerful impact within adapted physical education. A special thank you to our Teacher of the Year sponsors, OPEN, HealthSmart, and US Games, for supporting SHAPE PA and helping us celebrate outstanding educators across Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Brett! 💙💛 #SHAPEPA #TeacherOfTheYear #AdaptedPhysicalEducation #APE #PhysicalEducation #HPE #PennsylvaniaEducators