Global PhysEd Voxcast

Dr. Michael Hynes works as a public school superintendent of schools on Long Island. His mission is to spread the message of the importance of a holistic approach to educating children. He emphasizes the importance of play and recess in schools and yoga and mindfulness in the classroom.

An educator, scholar and thought leader, Michael Hynes works as a public school superintendent of schools on Long Island. His mission is to spread the message of the importance of a holistic approach to educating children. He emphasizes the importance of play and recess in schools and yoga and mindfulness in the classroom. He’s also a public school advocate and university lecturer and has published numerous articles and been featured on several podcasts on school leadership. Hynes has focused his work on transforming schools by tapping into Potential Based Education, which focuses on the significance of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development for students.

Hynes received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Bethany College and his doctorate in educational administration from Dowling College. He has undergone professional training to integrate organization learning and school leadership into programs at New York University, Stony Brook University and Harvard University. He has been awarded the “Friend of Education Award” and the “Distinguished Leadership Award” by Phi Delta Kappa.

Follow Mike at @MikeHynes5

Dr. Aaron Beighle holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University specializing in physical education and physical activity for youth. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Beighle has worked with school districts, recreation programs, and youth sport organizations across the country in their efforts to maximize physical activity experiences and promote youth to be physically active for a lifetime. He is the author and co-author of more than 80 research-based and practical articles. In addition, through his writings, speaking, trainings, and training development work, Dr. Beighle has been a leading advocate for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs.

Dr. Beighle is also a co-author of six books (Promoting Physical Activity and Health in the Classroom, Pedometer Power, Pedometer Power 2nd ed., Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children 16e.,17e, 18e).

In this episode, Andy Vasily and I reflect on my last unit of instruction and talk about the timeline of my current unit.

Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is a practicing pediatric psychologist, author and international educator in Scottsdale, AZ. With a keen interest in changing the trajectory of children’s learning through cognitive-exercise, Dr. Kenney is known for developing classroom activities which integrate neuroscience and physical education to improve executive function and self-regulation.
www.lynnekenney.com/

"A Moving Child is a Learning Child." Gill is a globally recognized child development authority, specializing in the foundations of learning through movement and play. Gill provides developmental expertise to parents, preschools, schools, and international companies such as Hasbro, Inc., based on her 30+ years in preschool and primary education. With her best-selling books A MOVING CHILD IS A LEARNING CHILD, MOVING TO LEARN and now MOVE, PLAY AND LEARN WITH SMART STEPS Gill has influenced the education of preschoolers nationwide in New Zealand, and is branching out worldwide with new and exciting Moving Smart initiatives.

Zack Smith is a K1 physical education teacher at the KAUST school in Saudi Arabia. In this episode Zack discusses how he plans his units and activities, sets up his environment as a learning tool, and how his teaching philosophy informs his decision making.
Twitter: @mrzackpe

In this episode Justin Schleider continues his exploration into what happened to Jump Rope for Heart and where we go from here. Be sure to checkout Justin's first interview with SHAPE America CEO Stephanie Morris,
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Melanie Levenberg is the founder of Dance Pl3y, and has working with organizations such as OPHEA, Kingston Gets Active, PHE Canada, Vivo for Healthier Generations, The University of Western Ontario, Les Mills International, Korea National Sport University and Move Live Learn. Melanie has presented around the world and has even spend sometime time on the TEDx stage, https://youtu.be/ujTBbFrGW58 www.dancepl3y.com www.melanielevenberg.com

Frank Forencich received a BA from Stanford University and his human biology and neuroscience teaching credentials from Humboldt State University. He holds a black belt rank in karate and aikido and has twenty-five years teaching experience in functional fitness and martial arts.

Franks Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Frank-Forencich/e/B001K8VN9S/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1539534969&sr=1-2-ent

Website: https://www.newoldway.earth/

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/GsS8SGFGii8

Five to Thrive
1. Commit to making a positive difference and write it down
2. Respect yourself and others
3. Believe what you do matters
4. Relationships precede learning, and well, everything
5. Live with purpose
https://www.gophersport.com/blog/five-to-thrive-tips-for-physical-education-teachers/

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