The California Physical Education Workshop (CPEW) promotes interest in professional advancement for Physical Educators at the Elementary and Secondary levels. Through a comprehensive curriculum, the workshop provides opportunities for professional development in the areas of Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Dance.
Our popular courses include Technology in Physical Education (Google classroom, Google forms, QR codes, Physed Aps), Martial Arts, Dance, Yoga, Boxing, Games, Team Building, Fitnessgram and more.
A spectacular instructional staff will provide you with strategies and activities to enhance your curriculum.
SCHEDULE
This Workshop will be one of the most professionally rewarding and enjoyable experiences of your career. A spectacular instructional staff will provide you with the latest and greatest drills, skills, strategies and activities to enhance your curriculum. The Workshop Committee and Staff have prepared 7 days of outstanding classes, special sessions, tournaments and exciting activities that will amaze you.
The schedule is still being solidified and is subject to change.
A transcript is available for a $15 fee / Clock hour are available for various states
Future Leadership Grant
If you are interested in applying for the Future Leadership Grant, please inquire the week of the conference in the planning committee session.
Grant Winner for CPEW 2020 – Sheila Hassett
2020 Planning Committee
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2-8 CEUs
Testimonials
The PE workshop conference has made a huge difference! I have used most of the cooperative games and the kids loved nearly all of them! The secretary at my school has noticed a big change in our department, and is going to advocate for us to go again! Can't wait!
Emily Reynolds,
Rancho Medanas Jr. High, Pittsburg, CA
This workshop has helped shape my teaching style, my approach to today's children, and most of all my outlook on life. I have been attending for years and still walk away with a wealth of new knowledge and skills to be a better Physical Education teacher!
Jean Lamson
LaEntrada Middle School, Menlo Park, CA
I'm now nine weeks into the school year and I've had more fun teaching Physical Education this year than any other year. Not only was the PE workshop great fun, but it has far exceeded most of the workshops I have attended in any subject as far as what I actually use upon returning to school.
Colleen Pelfrey
Live Oak Middle School, Live Oak, CA
Many of the activities, ideas, and philosophies that are incorporated into my Physical Education classes are a result of attending and participating at the California Physical Education Workshop! Thanks CPEW!
Jana Sanchez
Dana Middle School, Arcadia, CA
Fantastic instructors, fabulous facilities and great people!
Jessee Naylor
Wellness Coach, Enlo Hospital, Chico, CA
I have attended CPEW multiple times, and every year I learn something new, I meet the most amazing physical educators and get even more inspired than I did the year before. I have attended other PE conferences and hands down nothing compares! The only way to explain it is to live it! It's one you shouldn't miss in your career.
Kazy Gutierrez
Fresno Unified School District
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Why Come to the Workshop?
Q: Who is the CA PE Workshop for?
For Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers
Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo
Q: What are the dates of the workshop?
July 7-13, 2020
Q: Can I get professional credit from this workshop?
Participants have the options of purchasing 2-8 Continuing Education Units. One CEU = 10 contact hours of participation in organized continuing education/training experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction (definition of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training – IACET)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are based on the number of sixty-minute contact hours for a course or program. (Example: If a course or program meets ten contact hours, one CEU will be awarded.) To receive CEUs, a participant must be present for the entire course or program.
Earned CEUs may be useful in maintaining certification or licensure. They may also document continuing professional education for an employer, association, or credentialing agency. School districts convert CEU's however they need to. Check your contract and/or your district's policy on CEUs before registering. Our experience is that different district's handle CEUs differently. Some do not accept them at all, some give full credit for them, and some treat the CEUs like quarter units, and give you credit for 2/3 of the CEUs you earn. For example, 8 CEUs would equal 5 1/3 units on your salary schedule. Please check beforehand. Cal Poly Extended Education maintains a record of the CEUs participants have earned through programs and courses approved for CEUs.
CEUs will not be awarded retroactively. Registration for CEUs must occur at the time of the program.
CEUs are for non-credit courses or programs. They cannot be converted to quarter or semester hour credit and they cannot be applied to degree programs.
Q: Why participate in the Workshop?
The Workshop provides you with the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities to increase your effectiveness as teachers of health, physical education, recreation and dance. The primary function of each class is to review successful instructional methods and to present new and different approaches to teaching. There will be many new opportunities for stimulating discussions and sharing of ideas. Participants of the Workshop are teachers and coaches, from elementary through university level, interested in individual and professional advancement in physical education and related areas.
FEES
Q: What is the 7-Day Registration fee?
$429.00 - Fees may be paid online with any major credit card
Q: What are the additional fees?
GOLF: $30
SYLLABUS UPGRADE: $25
REQUIRED MEAL PLAN: $129 Meals include lunch Wednesday – Sunday, and 3 Dinners (Opening BBQ – Tuesday, Casino Night – Friday, Grand Feast – TBA)
Please note: Purchase Orders are not accepted, On-site registration=$50 handling fee and housing cannot be guaranteed.
Q: What are the housing fees?
HOUSING PRICES: (Up to 4 people in a shared apartment)
6 NIGHTS = $640.50 (Individual Room w/in Apartment)
*Additional nights stays are available at $106.75/night
*You can reserve these additional nights when you register.
Housing costs include parking @ $10/day (5 days) and workshop overhead fees @ $28/day (6 days for a total of $168.00) If you stay off campus, you will still be charged the overhead fee of $168.00. You may choose to purchase a parking permit or not.
Q: Can I get a refund?
Refunds regarding registration fees may be given to participants two days prior to the workshop. Cal Poly University will determine if the housing portion will be refunded.
REGISTRATION
Q: What time is registration?
Tuesday, July 7 from 10 am – 12 pm.
Q: What will you need for registration?
For registration (upon arrival) you will need: 1) Your preferred method of payment (credit cards will only be accepted for the registration fee, housing, and meals- NO CHECKS) 2) knowledge of your district's policy for Professional Credits (CEU's) 3) Check, Cash, or Credit Card for Casino Night, Silent Auction, and Golf Tournament.
Q: What if I need to register early?
Contact the workshop Directors if you plan on arriving prior to Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Call the Director or Assistant Director so we can make plans to accommodate your arrival.
Q: What if I need to register late?
If you arrive after the scheduled check-in hours for Tuesday registration you will be assessed a late check in fee, unless prior arrangements are made with the Director or Conference and Event Planning.
Housing
Q: What does housing include?
Housing location will be in POLY CANYON VILLAGE on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Campus.
Rates Include:
· Accommodation in a shared apartment with a kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom and common living area.
· Full registration services including conference and housing check-in and check-out
· Campus Parking
· Recreation equipment check-out
· Linen package
· Meeting space within the residence hall
· Conference signage
Q: How will housing be assigned?
On-campus Workshoppers, Staff and Committee members will be housed in the University residence halls. You will find that dorm living is an asset to your enjoyment of the Workshop, although workshoppers may reside on or off campus. Non registered-overnight-guests of workshoppers must pay for their own housing and ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND Workshop activities. If you choose to stay off campus, you will be charged an overhead fee of $168 or $28/day (6 days). This fee is included in the on campus housing costs. If you stay off campus, you may choose whether or not to purchase a parking pass for $10 per day. Parking is included in the on campus housing fee.
Dorm rooms will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis the day of registration. Plan to arrive early. If you have a roommate preference, plan to meet and register at the same time. A $25 service fee will be applied to any changes in your housing assignment once you have checked in.
DURING THE WORKSHOP
Q: What purpose does the name tag serve?
Your name tag helps you to become acquainted with other workshoppers and will admit you to facilities AND CLASSES. You will not be admitted to meals and other facilities on campus without your name tag. There is a fee of $5 for lost name tags. Please wear your name tag to all workshop functions.
Q: When are announcements made?
All announcements are made during lunch. If you have a special announcement, please see the director or assistant director.
Q: What is the chatter?
The "CHATTER" is the workshop's daily newspaper and primary means of communication. It will be emailed out each night, highlighting the following days activities. Important information and communication, as well as Workshoppers' contributions are included.
Q: What should you bring?
FOR YOUR ROOM
Bedspread, bulletin board materials, clock radio, clothes hangers, coffee mug, cooler, computer, desk lamp, robe, iron, laundry soap, quarters, decorations, soap/shampoo, and any other comforts of home.
FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Dance and exercise routines, music, software, teaching aids, notebooks, and a lot of ideas, videos, and anything else you would like to share.
FOR CLASSES, TOURNAMENTS, AND FUN
Beach chair, beach towel, bicycle, boogie board, wetsuit, softball glove, clipboard, body boarding fins, golf clubs, video camera, camera, musical instrument, radio, kayak, paddle board, costumes, swim suit, iPod, running shoes, compression pants or sleeves ☺. Appropriate shoes must be worn in the recreation center and gym.
Casual sport clothing may be worn for meals. Bring appropriate clothing for an active week, as well as clothing for weekend activities such as golf, bicycling, tennis, dinner, swimming, dancing, etc. BRING WARM CLOTHING for the early morning and nights as it may be foggy and/or cool.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS
Special Events and Tournaments have been organized by our Tournament Committee for you to enjoy. We urge you to participate as they have been created to serve as examples for your own program. They are planned to create a friendly, competitive atmosphere regardless of skill level.
Much of the sporting equipment needed for tournaments will be supplied by the University. Bring whatever personal equipment you might want to use.
Q: What other special events are happening?
Casino Night, Night on the Town, and Country Line Dancing at the Grad.
Q: Am I responsible for lost keys?
Lock your door and take your key when leaving your room. Your room key fee and core change fee of $100. ATM machines are located in the plaza area of the University Union.
Q: Is alcohol prohibited?
ALCHOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED ON CAMPUS. Please do not abuse this University rule, and jeopardize the future Workshops at Cal Poly. There is no smoking in public buildings in SLO.
Q: Can I bring my pet?
Cal Poly prohibits pets from being kept in the dorms or left in recreational vehicles parked in the parking lot. Occupancy of recreational vehicles on campus is prohibited. Special R.V. storage may be allowed with arrangements made at least fifteen working days in advance. If you wish to bring your pet, kennel reservations are recommended.
10:00p.m.-7:00a.m. Please do not use the laundry rooms after 10:00 p.m.
Laundry rooms are located on the first floor of each dorm.
Q: Who is the planning committee?
The planning for each year's workshop is done by the Director Elect, Assistant Director Elect, and a committee composed of volunteer workshop members. All workshoppers are eligible and encouraged to be a member of the Planning Committee.
Resources
CPEW: Proposal Letter
Need a proposal letter to present to your administrator on why you want to come to workshop? Just fill in the blanks to personalize it.
Hello! My name is Thomas Hernandez and I'm excited to be a part of the CPEW! I am a graduate of the #1 Physical education program in California -Chico State University (BA & MA). After graduation I was fortunate to land a job in Sunnyvale, CA where I have found my groove at the Middle School setting for the past 13 years! I truly enjoy Middle School because it is such a crazy-fun and curious age; the students are excited and eager to learn everything about the world around them. I have served as department head for almost half my time there and have been the Athletic Director for more than 11 years! I enjoy coaching sports such as cross country, wrestling, track and soccer.
Brady Fischer
Brady Fischer is in his seventh year as a Physical Educator. He taught two years at the elementary level and is now in his fifth year teaching middle school. He currently teaches all seventh grade at La Entrada Middle School in Menlo Park, CA. He finished his master’s degree in athletic administration and coaching. Brady has coached a variety of sports over the years including Track and Field, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, and High School Varsity Football.
Course Description
DUDES DO DANCE: Teaching dance with a Jigsaw style teaching approach gives the students the opportunity to teach their peers the steps of the dance to incorporate more common core in PE. It also helps those PE teachers out there who aren't a big fan of teaching dance!
PE FAVORITES: Activities ALL PE teachers should know!
Andrea (AJ) King
Assitant Director Elect 2021
'It is with enthusiasm and passion that I instill the importance and purpose of physical education and movement. I believe and live by a life of fitness, health, and wellness while remaining active and intentional in life long fitness goals. While keeping traditional sports and games alive, I also find value and motivation in introducing “non-traditional” games and activities.' AJ has worked in the San Gabriel and Arcadia Unified School Districts since 2006, is a softball coach at Gabrielino High School in San Gabriel, CA, and is a Group Fitness Instructor at Golds Gym in Pasadena, CA
Andy Tupy
Andy is the West Regional Sales Manager for Gopher, a nationwide vendor for Physical Education, Athletics, Fitness, Recreation and Health. He has lead over 60 activity sessions in the past six years and has presented these sessions all over the nation. Some include the state PE conventions in New Jersey, Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Florida, Connecticut, California, Utah and South Carolina. He has also presented at many other summer workshops including the Virginia HPA Institute, Southwest Virginia conference, the University of Kentucky Paws, CPEW, PEACH, KAHPERD summer workshop, Michigan AHPERD summer workshop, Florida Tri-County workshop and many more. More recently he has also been presenting for individual schools district as well totaling more than 30 in over the past 3 years.
Course Description
Team Building & Group Collaboration Activities: We will review class management techniques, have fun with some ice breaker/group activities and strategize with your group as you work your way through some creative and challenging stations in this hands-on session. Come learn how collaborative team activities can address several grade level outcomes.
ACTION! Team Games: Gopher Sport will be leading participants through a workshop focused around two of our newest activities! We won't just be playing games though, we'll also be showcasing some great classroom management and skill development pieces you can take home and implement in your class. Get ready to sweat, learn and have some fun!
Ceil Miller
A long time ago in a galaxy far away, Ceil Miller started teaching, K-8 in Sylmar, California. The first time facing 35 kindergartners she realized everything she just learned in college did not apply. Ceil learned how to "break down" movement skills for elementary kids – then would run over to the high school and coach basketball or softball or soccer or volleyball or tennis for various high schools. After coaching Ceil would run to various locations and teach University of Phoenix teachers – how to teach physical education to kids! She has continued this life challenge and in her spare time works with horses & dogs and shares her knowledge with others at the physical education workshop in San Luis Obispo – in a galaxy far, far away.
Course Description
A course from Ceil is beyond description. You have to experience it.
Darren Avrit
Darren K. Avrit, is a 23-year veteran of teaching and coaching. He has taught at every level of education from pre-K through college and has been a presenter at numerous conferences and workshops across the state and nation. He began his career with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District as an elementary physical education specialist while coaching high school soccer and baseball. He taught elementary physical education for 6 years when he was honored by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD) as “Elementary Physical Educator Teacher of the Year” for California (2001) and Nationally the Southwest District “Teacher of the Year”. He switched roles the next year and began teaching Junior High school for the Orcutt School District, teaching 7th and 8th grade physical education and health. After two years he transferred to the University of La Verne at their Central Coast Campus location and became an Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair for the Liberal Studies Program. After 13 years with La Verne, he has come back to his alma mater. For the past three years he has been a full-time professor in the Kinesiology Department at Cal Poly teaching future teachers how to teach physical education and health in the public schools. During all his professional teaching years, he has coached a sport every year. The sports include high school baseball, soccer, and golf, youth soccer, and youth little league. Darren is currently a Recognized Coach for The First Tee Program where he runs two programs at different local golf courses.
Course Description
Golf: Come and experience how to swing the club properly based on your ability. Having worked with thousands of kids and adults, from rank beginners to elite players, and as a current recognized coach for The First Tee Program, I will guide your experience, so you can enjoy your game regardless of ability. I will also provide information on The First Tee National Schools Program, so you can get golf into your school’s curriculum. Everyone can play!
David Tran
David Tran has been a physical education teacher in Los Angeles at Richard Merkin Middle School, New Design Charter School, Excel Charter Academy, and Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School. He has also been an instructor/ lecturer at California State University, Los Angeles, a demonstration teacher and physical education specialist at the UCLA Lab School, and a BLAST (Blended Learning) facilitator and Director of instruction at Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School. He is currently Assistant Principal at Alliance Margaret M. Bloomfield High School. David has also been a Taekwondo instructor for the Koinonia Taekwondo Academy. He has his Brown Belt in Judo, and his Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Course Description
This two-part session will focus on how to teach Self-Defense at the secondary level. The first session will be focused on techniques that can be taught while standing. Skills will include offensive and defensive techniques as well as rationales, how to introduce the technique, and how to assess them. The second session will introduce basic grappling techniques focused on getting away. Like the first session, rationales, how to introduce the techniques, and how to assess them will be covered.
Eric Davolt
Eric Davolt earned both his BS and his MS in Physical Education at Northwest Missouri State. He has been an athletic director at St. Gregory Barbarigo School in Marysville, MO, an Intervention Coordinator and a Physical Educator (and department chair) at Virgil Middle School in Los Angeles, and is currently a Physical Educator and department chair at Ramon C. Cortines High School in Los Angeles. He has been a Google Certified Trainer since 2017. His objective is to raise up a generation of teachers that will be inspired to create life changing learning experiences.
Course Description
GOOGLE CLASSROOM MASTER CLASS: Through this course, you will learn all about the new updates to Google Classroom and take your skills to the next level. This course will give you everything you need to get started using Google Classroom and best practices to help you make the most of this tool. Perfect for beginner to intermediate skill levels! Consider this your guide to Google Classroom! This course contains everything you need to become a Google Classroom Master! In August 2018, Google Classroom received some major updates. You can get hands-on with all of these fantastic updates and take your Google Classroom skills to the next level!
GOOGLE FORMS FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: This is hands-on workshop on Google Forms. Most attendees will have probably made a Google Form at one point. But few really exploit the tool to its full potential. In an industry that relies so much on collecting data, it's about time we dive deep into the tool to explore all that it can do to make our #physed lives more efficient, productive, and impactful. This BYOD workshop. We'll cover basics (managing forms, working with responses, branching) as well as introduce some more complex features like custom designs, add-ons, and data validation. Participants will leave with a fundamental and extensible skill set, as well as resources for them to continue exploring/researching ways to apply Google Forms to their daily physical education work.
PHYSED APPS: With the plethora of apps that are available in today’s world which ones are most impactful for the physical education teacher? Don't struggle by doing all of the research yourself. Come to this session to learn about apps that have been tested and found useful in physical education classrooms around the world. The apps shown in this session will help you and your students collect data easily and efficiently.
QR CODES IN PHYSED: This session will show you how you can facilitate a lesson by using QR (quick response) codes. Originally QR codes were designed to quickly determine the contents of shipping containers. Since their inception the use has been modified to fit the needs of people in many different industries. In education students can scan a QR code with a device to go to a website, video, or even just a document with text. These come in handy when you don’t want your students to have to take the time to type in a long website address. Come learn how students can really take charge of their own learning using QR codes.
Heather Thornton
Heather Thornton is the Founder and an Instructor of YoGo4Kids, which is an after school enrichment yoga program for children ages 4-18. She developed yoga curriculum fitting for the public school setting. She also teaches Anusara Yoga classes for adults at St. Mary’s College. She was a physical education specialist in the Moraga School District from 2008 – 2018, and designed and developed physical education programs for 1100 students at 3 elementary schools. Prior to that, she was a physical education specialist for grades K-8 at the Head-Royce School in Oakland, again creating, implementing and evaluating comprehensive K-8 curriculum, activities and special events.
Course Description
YoGo4Kids - Yoga in PE: Enrich your K-8 physical education classes with the integration of yoga. The benefits of yoga are vast. In addition to an increase in physical mobility, stability & flexibility, students improve concentration and learn to readily bring themselves to a sense of calm. The subtleties in practicing yoga such as "breath preceding movement," are where the magic happens. Class themes are used to gear student’s attention toward essential life skills such as cooperation, gratitude, perseverance & peace. YoGo4Kids sessions include student-friendly practices: breath-work, individual, partner & group yoga postures, non-competitive games and relaxation techniques. Teachers will garner tools to bring yoga in PE and ultimately, assist students in developing self efficacy and a heart full of joy.
Kanoa Elizondo
Kanoa Elizondo is an Adapted Physical Education Teacher in San Diego California. She has worked with students that have a wide range of special needs including autism, muscular dystrophy, speech and language impairments, traumatic brain injuries, down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cognitive learning delays. The age range she works with are primarily 3-14 year olds. Kanoa's program includes collaboration and communication with other special education teachers, related services providers, and general physical education teachers in her district. In addition to teaching, Kanoa continues to engage in annual workshops and conferences with other specialists in the field of Physical Education. She has been attending and actively engaged in this workshop since 2005. Kanoa initially attended this workshop for continuing education units. She quickly joined the planning committee and began volunteering and teaching classes throughout the years. In 2017 she was nominated to be the Director with her two amigas from SDSU! She was excited to give back to the workshop what it has given her all these years!
Course Description
Adaptive PE: This year Kanoa would like to continue to provide inclusive learning strategies and ideas for all students regardless of a disability. She is excited to share with you what has worked for her students to become successful in their learning environment. She will discuss some ideas and actions you can take to prepare for active and engaging lessons. She is happy to take some special time and brainstorm some individualized questions and concerns. Kanoa is excited to share her passion for including all students!
Liz Robertson
My name is Elizabeth Robertson and I am from Encinitas, California. I have been participating in the field of boxing since 2001, mainly at the Encinitas Boxing Club as an instructor and trainer. I received a certification as a fitness trainer with the Boxing Fitness Institute. I was an instructor as well as a registered amateur boxing coach, for U.S.A. Boxing, Colorado Springs Headquarters. I train and coach an amateur team of boxers, taking them to local boxing events as well as district championships for U. S. A. Boxing. I also do announcing events for some of the shows. I have recently acquired my state pro boxing coaching license. In 2009 I trained a female boxer who turned pro and had her first pro event here in San Diego. I love to teach the fundamentals and foundation skills of the art of boxing to promote education and fitness through an X-treme work out.
Course Description
Boxing: This course is going to offer an inside look at the basic skills needed for a boxing workout. We are going to take an in depth look at the safety techniques every person should have when learning how to box for fitness. Then we are going to take it up a notch and incorporate foot work and combination punches, Muhammad Ali style! And then to really get our heart rate up we are going to use cross-training techniques to give our workout that extra punch it needs to really call it a "workout"! The approach to this type of workout will provide core training, improved conditioning, endurance, and strength. It is a fantastic cross training workout and is a lot of fun. It is different every time and nobody complains that is it is boring, plus it gives you confidence and is very empowering. You really never know what might turn your students on to fitness. Come join me for an X-treme workout!
Mike Hernandez
Over the past 12 years, Mike has dedicated himself to the fields of Teaching and Physical Education. He received his BA in Physical Education Teacher Education from California State University at Chico in 2004. He has had the pleasure of teaching at wonderful schools including Will Rogers Middle School (Fair Oaks, CA), Live Oak Middle School (Live Oak, CA), Global Paradigm School (Cairo, Egypt), Brownell Middle School (Gilroy, CA) and Seaside Middle School in Seaside. Currently, Mike is teaching at Calavares Elementary School in the Hollister School District. In his 12 years of teaching Physical Education and more than 14 years of coaching sports including Wrestling, Soccer, Football, Track and Field, and Volleyball, he has collected multiple League, Conference, and Section titles. He has developed accomplished programs of instruction for both the classroom and competitive teams. Contributions from many fantastic Teachers and Coaches have helped him to become the teacher he is today. He has served as the physical education department chair as well as being a CTA union representative.
Andrea (AJ) King
It is with enthusiasm and passion that I instill the importance and purpose of physical education and movement. I believe and live by a life of fitness, health, and wellness while remaining active and intentional in life long fitness goals. While keeping traditional sports and games alive, I also find value and motivation in introducing "non-traditional" games and activities.' AJ has worked in the San Gabriel and Arcadia Unified School Districts since 2006, is a softball coach at Gabrielino High School in San Gabriel, CA, and is a Group Fitness Instructor at Golds Gym in Pasadena, CA.
Course Description
Planning Committee: Connect with other physical educators to help the California Physical Education Workshop to remain one of the best workshops available for Physical Education professionals. By taking part in this class you will join with other physical educators to collaborate and plan the 2021 workshop. Learn what is involved in making the workshop happen, contribute your ideas/needs/expertise, provide input on instructors and activities, and help to grow and improve the workshop for next year and beyond.
Mila Hoban-Munden
Mila is a past director of the California Physical Education Workshop 2017). She graduated from Chico State with her BA in Physical Education with a minor in Health and also Adapted Physical Education. She received her teaching credential from Humbolt State University. She has been teaching Physical Education for the past 16 years for the Weaver Union School District in Merced California. She is currently teaching 6th-8th grade physical education at Weaver Middle School. Before becoming a middle school teacher, she taught 7 years of elementary physical education for the school district. She previously has taught adapted physical education for Merced County and also high school physical education. She has 24 years of teaching experience in physical education. She has years of experience of being an athletic director and coach. Softball, volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading were her passion for coaching. She has served on the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD) board of directors as VP of Physical Education. She also served as CAHPERD Middle Physical Education Chair and CAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Chair. She has organized two CAHPERD state conferences as Conference planner Monterey 2011 and Santa Clara 2013. Along with her time in CAHPERD she has also been part of the California Physical Education Workshop since 2010. She has instructed in the Leisure Sports Games, Beach Activities, Walking Classes, and Tournament Games for previous workshops. In her personal time, she enjoys watching her son Adam play soccer and baseball and doing martial arts together. She is a brown belt currently and continues in her goal of a black belt in Martial Arts in Shou Shu of Moore's Karate. She also likes to complete half-marathons, fun runs, and tough mudders.
Seth Martin
Seth Martin is the Physical Education Specialist at Sierra House Elementary School in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and he also serves as the Lead Teacher for all Elementary PE Specialists in the district. He works actively to create a learning environment that supports physical health in all students and staff. All activities are outcome-based and focus on best practices of the profession. Lessons draw from both California and National Standards to provide developmentally appropriate programs that lead to well-rounded and physically literate students. Seth has over 11 years experience as an elementary physical education teacher. He was the California Governor's Council 2010 Teacher of the Year and the 2018 CAHPERD Elem. PE Teacher of the Year.
Stacie Nixon
Stacie Nixon has been teaching physical education at Marston Middle School for 12 years. She is a San Diego native who enjoys being outdoors, working with students and teachers. Stacie graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology along with my single subject teaching credential. In addition she holds a masters of Science degree with an emphasis in physical education from Azusa Pacific University. She is also involved in a number of professional organizations such as California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD), Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE), and the California Physical Education Workshop (CPEW). Stacie has been a committee member of CPEW for 10 years, served on the advisory board, directed the workshop in 2012 and 2013, and is the current assistant director. It is her passion to grow as a professional by staying up to date with the most current practices and help physical education teachers develop their craft.
Course Description
Planning Committee: Connect with other physical educators to help the California Physical Education Workshop to remain one of the best workshops available for Physical Education professionals. By taking part in this class you will join with other physical educators to collaborate and plan the 2021 workshop. Learn what is involved in making the workshop happen, contribute your ideas/needs/expertise, provide input on instructors and activities, and help to grow and improve the workshop for next year and beyond.
Colleen Pelfrey
Colleen retired from Live Oak Unified School District in June of 2017 after 34 years of teaching. She started teaching grades 2-4, but the latter half of her career she taught Physical Education, Drama, Art and Algebra at Live Oak Middle School. During summers she taught dance for classroom teachers for the Northern California Art Project. Colleen continues to teach dance workshops for Butte County Office of Education.
Course Description
Folk Dance: Colleen will be teaching a variety of traditional folkdances.
Nathan Jackson
Nathan Jackson has been a physical educator in Northern California for the past 18 years, teaching both high school and junior high school. He received his BS degree in Kinesiology and teaching credential from California State University at Hayward. Prior to teaching, Nate spent 20+ years coaching athletes ranging from kindergarten through the college level, including volleyball, basketball, badminton, soccer and baseball. He was also director of the Boys & Girls Club of Oakland (West Oakland branch) and was teen director of the San Francisco YMCA, Tenderloin. In both positions, he worked with inner-city youth, developing physical fitness and youth leadership programs while promoting gang intervention.
Course Description
PE 101: Teachers - Do you have great ideas and games that you would like to do with your class but are unable to figure out smooth transitions to get there? Do you find yourself struggling to keep your students engaged? Is it a struggle for you to implement your lesson plans?
PE 101 workshop course will help both new and veteran teachers start their school year and PE classroom off to a great start.
Outcomes of this 2 day workshop class will include strategies to
manage and implement lesson plans for classes of 40+ students,
create smooth classroom transitions, and rules and regulations that students will follow,
Grant Writing/Share Session
This session will focus on resources available for educators to obtain funding for their Physical Education program.
increase student engagement in the classroom,
help develop different teaching strategies from command style to student driving/lead lessons, and
last but not least, developing ways to keep PE FUN!
Colleen Pelfrey
Past Director 2019
Colleen retired from Live Oak Unified School District in June of 2017 after 34 years of teaching. She started teaching grades 2-4, but the latter half of her career she taught Physical Education, Drama, Art and Algebra at Live Oak Middle School. During summers she taught dance for classroom teachers for the Northern California Art Project. Colleen continues to teach dance workshops for Butte County Office of Education. For the past six years Colleen has attended and volunteered at the California Physical Education Workshop, and not knowing how to actually retire, she directed CPEW 2019. She counts herself fortunate to be a part of the amazing staff, administration, and participants who help to make this workshop an awesome learning experience and a way to connect for physical educators.
Melinda SooHoo
Past Assistant Director 2019
For the past 19 years Melinda has been teaching physical education at First Avenue Middle School in Arcadia, CA. She has attended the California Physical Education Workshop for 18 years. Each year she has learned new innovative activities to implement into her physical education program. Melinda served as director in 2011 & 2014 and is excited to help direct this year’s CPEW workshop.
Darren Avrit
Financial Coordinator 2020
Darren K. Avrit, is a 23-year veteran of teaching and coaching. He has taught at every level of education from pre-K through college and has been a presenter at numerous conferences and workshops across the state and nation. He began his career with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District as an elementary physical education specialist while coaching high school soccer and baseball. He taught elementary physical education for 6 years when he was honored by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD) as "Elementary Physical Educator Teacher of the Year" for California (2001) and Nationally the Southwest District “Teacher of the Year”. He switched roles the next year and began teaching Junior High school for the Orcutt School District, teaching 7th and 8th grade physical education and health. After two years he transferred to the University of La Verne at their Central Coast Campus location and became an Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair for the Liberal Studies Program. After 13 years with La Verne, he has come back to his alma mater. For the past three years he has been a full-time professor in the Kinesiology Department at Cal Poly teaching future teachers how to teach physical education and health in the public schools. During all his professional teaching years, he has coached a sport every year. The sports include high school baseball, soccer, and golf, youth soccer, and youth little league. Darren is currently a Recognized Coach for The First Tee Program where he runs two programs at different local golf courses.
Mike Hernandez
Director 2020
Over the past 12 years, Mike has dedicated himself to the fields of Teaching and Physical Education. He received his BA in Physical Education Teacher Education from California State University at Chico in 2004. He has had the pleasure of teaching at wonderful schools including Will Rogers Middle School (Fair Oaks, CA), Live Oak Middle School (Live Oak, CA), Global Paradigm School (Cairo, Egypt),Brownell Middle School (Gilroy, CA) and Seaside Middle School in Seaside. Currently, Mike is teaching at Calavares Elementary School in the Hollister School District. In his 12 years of teaching Physical Education and more than 14 years of coaching sports including Wrestling, Soccer, Football, Track and Field, and Volleyball, he has collected multiple League, Conference, and Section titles. He has developed accomplished programs of instruction for both the classroom and competitive teams. Contributions from many fantastic Teachers and Coaches have helped him to become the teacher he is today. He has served as the physical education department chair as well as being a CTA union representative.
Char Teutschel
Assistant Director 2020
Char has been a physical education teacher at Martinez Junior High School since November of 1991. She has coached for several years at Northgate High School in both the girls basketball and the girls softball program. In her spare time, she enjoys golf, co-ed softball and bocce.
Kanoa Elizondo
Advisory Council
Kanoa Elizondo is an Adapted Physical Education Teacher in San Diego California. She has worked with students that have a wide range of special needs including autism, muscular dystrophy, speech and language impairments, traumatic brain injuries, down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cognitive learning delays. The age range she works with are primarily 3-14 year olds. Kanoa's program includes collaboration and communication with other special education teachers, related services providers, and general physical education teachers in her district. In addition to teaching, Kanoa continues to engage in annual workshops and conferences with other specialists in the field of Physical Education. She has been attending and actively engaged in this workshop since 2005. Kanoa initially attended this workshop for continuing education units. She quickly joined the planning committee and began volunteering and teaching classes throughout the years. In 2018 she was the Director with her two amigas from SDSU! She was excited to give back to the workshop what it has given her all these years!
Stacie Nixon
Assitant Director Elect 2021
Stacie Nixon has been teaching physical education at Marston Middle School for 12 years. She is a San Diego native who enjoys being outdoors, working with students and teachers. Stacie graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology along with a single subject teaching credential. In addition she holds a masters of Science degree with an emphasis in physical education from Azusa Pacific University. She is also involved in a number of professional organizations such as California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD), Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE), and the California Physical Education Workshop (CPEW). Stacie has been a committee member of CPEW for 10 years, served on the advisory board, directed the workshop in 2012 and 2013, and is the current assistant director. It is her passion to grow as a professional by staying up to date with the most current practices and help physical education teachers develop their craft.
Danielle Agliam
Advisory Council
Danielle currently teaches 6th grade physical education and coaches varsity girls volley-ball at The Preuss School UCSD. She was the Director of the California Physical Education Workshop 2016 and has been a dedicated committee member for ten years.
Kazy Gutierrez
Director Elect 2021
I have taught from kinder to college in 14 years of teaching Physical Education as a Fresno State Alum. I taught the Fresno State, Kines 120, Planning Strategies for Physical Education, which was an honor as well as one of my most fun years of teaching. I taught freshman and sophomore Physical Education, as well as a junior-senior Physical Education class that focused on understanding your body type and being aware of the pressures of society to look a certain way. Additionally, I returned to Fresno State to teach a seminar class to aspiring multiple subject teachers on how to teach a quality Physical Education lesson, and the importance of teaching skill and understanding as to why they should know the skill. I then taught at the middle school level for 8 years where I helped start an elementary program in Atwater Elementary school district. I am back to teaching middle school, the hardest years of a young persons life and the most awkward, where I get help make a difference. I have been lucky enough to open three, new, different Physical Education programs, start up two new schools, teach young adults how to become the best Physical Education teacher they can be, be on Fresno Unified's Physical Education advisory team, and be on committee and advisory team for CPEW. I love what I do and sometimes can't believe I get paid to encourage, teach, and play all day long!
Kazy Gutierrez
I have taught from kinder to college in 14 years of teaching Physical Education as a Fresno State Alum. I taught the Fresno State, Kines 120, Planning Strategies for Physical Education, which was an honor as well as one of my most fun years of teaching. I taught freshman and sophomore Physical Education, as well as a junior-senior Physical Education class that focused on understanding your body type and being aware of the pressures of society to look a certain way. Additionally, I returned to Fresno State to teach a seminar class to aspiring multiple subject teachers on how to teach a quality Physical Education lesson, and the importance of teaching skill and understanding as to why they should know the skill. I then taught at the middle school level for 8 years where I helped start an elementary program in Atwater Elementary school district. I am back to teaching middle school, the hardest years of a young persons life and the most awkward, where I get help make a difference. I have been lucky enough to open three, new, different Physical Education programs, start up two new schools, teach young adults how to become the best Physical Education teacher they can be, be on Fresno Unified's Physical Education advisory team, and be on committee and advisory team for CPEW. I love what I do and sometimes can't believe I get paid to encourage, teach, and play all day long!
Course Description
Planning Committee: Connect with other physical educators to help the California Physical Education Workshop to remain one of the best workshops available for Physical Education professionals. By taking part in this class you will join with other physical educators to collaborate and plan the 2021 workshop. Learn what is involved in making the workshop happen, contribute your ideas/needs/expertise, provide input on instructors and activities, and help to grow and improve the workshop for next year and beyond.
Russ Peterson
Advisory Council
Physical Education instructor in the Menlo Park City School District. Joined the ranks of teaching 6-8 at the request of the school Administration and after years of coaching volleyball, basketball and soccer. Developing a "Lifetime Sports" curriculum while adding a climbing wall, Spikeball, Slackening, and TRX® to expand our students' fitness options and connections with physical literacy. Besides working with students I play basketball/volleyball and coach adult fitness classes.
Mila Hoban-Munden
Advisory Council
Mila is a past director of the California Physical Education Workshop 2017). She graduated from Chico State with her BA in Physical Education with a minor in Health and also Adapted Physical Education. She received her teaching credential from Humbolt State University. She has been teaching Physical Education for the past 16 years for the Weaver Union School District in Merced California. She is currently teaching 6th-8th grade physical education at Weaver Middle School. Before becoming a middle school teacher, she taught 7 years of elementary physical education for the school district. She previously has taught adapted physical education for Merced County and also high school physical education. She has 24 years of teaching experience in physical education. She has years of experience of being an athletic director and coach. Softball, volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading were her passion for coaching. She has served on the California Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD) board of directors as VP of Physical Education. She also served as CAHPERD Middle Physical Education Chair and CAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Chair. She has organized two CAHPERD state conferences as Conference planner Monterey 2011 and Santa Clara 2013. Along with her time in CAHPERD she has also been part of the California Physical Education Workshop since 2010. She has instructed in the Leisure Sports Games, Beach Activities, Walking Classes, and Tournament Games for previous workshops. In her personal time, she enjoys watching her son Adam play soccer and baseball and doing martial arts together. She is a brown belt currently and continues in her goal of a black belt in Martial Arts in Shou Shu of Moore's Karate. She also likes to complete half-marathons, fun runs, and tough mudders.
Ceil Miller
Advisory Council
A long time ago in a galaxy far away, Ceil Miller started teaching, K-8 in Sylmar, California. The first time facing 35 kindergartners she realized everything she just learned in college did not apply. Ceil learned how to "break down" movement skills for elementary kids – then would run over to the high school and coach basketball or softball or soccer or volleyball or tennis for various high schools. After coaching Ceil would run to various locations and teach University of Phoenix teachers – how to teach physical education to kids! She has continued this life challenge and in her spare time works with horses & dogs and shares her knowledge with others at the physical education workshop in San Luis Obispo – in a galaxy far, far away.
Registration Information
7 DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $429.00
ADDITIONAL FEES:
GOLF: $30
SYLLABUS UPGRADE: $25
REQUIRED MEAL PLAN: $129 Meals include 5 Lunches (Wednesday – Sunday), and 3 Dinners (Opening BBQ, Casino Night, and Grand Feast)
Please note:
Purchase Orders and Checks are not accepted.
On-site registration=$50 handling fee and housing cannot be guaranteed.
Please register on-line by July 1st
REGISTRATION
Registration will be:
Tuesday, July 7th from 10 am to 12 pm
Fees may be paid via online registration with any major credit card. Be aware that Cal Poly adds a 3% processing fee to your total cost. They are passing on the fee from the credit card companies.
For registration (upon arrival) you will need:
Your preferred method of payment
Knowledge of your district's policy for Professional Credits (CEU'S)
Check book or cash for California Physical Education Framework book, Block Classes , Casino Night,
Silent Auction, Golf Tournament.
EARLY ARRIVAL Contact the workshop Directors if you plan on arriving prior to Tuesday, July 7. Call Mike Hernandez or Char Teutschel so we can make plans to accommodate your arrival.
LATE REGISTRATION
If you arrive after the scheduled check-in hours for Tuesday registration, you will be assessed a late check in fee, unless prior arrangements are made with the Director or Conference and Event Planning.
Meals
Includes Lunch for 5 Days: Wednesday – Sunday
Includes Dinners for 3 Nights: (Opening BBQ, Casino Night, and Grand Feast)
Meal plan purchase is required
Cost is $129
CEU Information
One CEU: ten contract hours of participation in organized continuing education/training experience under responsible, qualified direction and instruction (definition of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training- IACET)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are based on the number of sixty-minute contact hours for a course or program. (Example: If a course or program meets ten contact hours, you will receive one CEU.) To receive CEUs, you must be present for the entire course or program.
Earned CEUs may be useful in maintaining certification or licensor. They may also document your continuing professional education for an employer, association or credentialing agency. Cal Poly Continuing Education maintains a record of the CEUs you have earned through programs and courses approved for CEUs.
CEUs are for non-credit courses or programs. They cannot be converted to quarter or semester hour credit and they cannot be applied to degree programs.Check your contract and/or your district's policy on CEUs before registering. Our experience is that different district's handle CEUs differently. Some do not accept them at all, some give full credit for them, and some treat the CEUs like quarter units, and give you credit for 2/3 of the CEUs you earn. For example, 8 CEUs would equal 5 1/3 units on your salary schedule. Please check beforehand.
We will not award retroactive CEUs. You must register for CEUs at the time of the course or program.
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0442
Cal Poly Continuing Education
(805) 756-2053
Please read this CEU Information. You may wish to share this information with participants in your class or program.
Housing Accommodations
On-campus Workshoppers, Staff and Committee members will be housed in the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo University residence halls - POLY CANYON VILLAGE. You will find that dorm living is an asset to you enjoyment of the Workshop, although workshoppers may reside on or off campus.
HOUSING PRICES: (Up to 4 people in a shared apartment)
*Additional nights stays are available at $106.75/night
*You can reserve these additional nights when you register.
APARTMENT LIVING Rates Include:
Accommodation in a shared apartment with a kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom and common living area.
Complimentary coffee
Full registration services including conference and housing check-in and check-out
Campus Parking
Recreation equipment check-out
Linen package
Meeting space within the residence hall
Conference signage
Dorm rooms will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis the day of registration. Plan to arrive early. If you have a roommate preference, plan to meet and register at the same time. A $25 service fee will be applied to any changes in your housing assignment once you have checked in.
Non registered-overnight-guests of workshoppers must pay for their own housing and ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND Workshop activities. If you choose to stay off campus, you will be charged an overhead fee of $168 or $28/day (6 days). This fee is included in the on campus housing costs. If you stay off campus, you may choose whether or not to purchase a parking pass for $10 per day. Parking is included in the on- campus housing fee.
Please read this CEU Information. You may wish to share this information with participants in your class or program.
