COAHPERD Journal Fall 2011

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President-Elect
Summer Full of Conventions and Learning
Donna Carey, COAHPERD President-Elect
Sadly, summer has come to an abrupt halt as
I start back to school on August 1 st . However,
I am looking forward to a great year with
my students and as a leader with COAHPERD.
The end of March found me at the National
AAHPERD convention in San Diego, CA. What
a great experience! I was able to attend some
excellent sessions, network with interesting
people, attend the Teacher of the Year Awards
Banquet, and grow my understanding of our
national organization. I was able to attend the
kick-off of Let’s Move in School at Petco Park
(pictured above with Sue Barnd and Patricia
Morrison-Hughes). It was exciting to meet Carl
Lewis and listen to his version of “Take Me Out
to the Ballgame”!
In May, I had a total knee replacement which
put a damper on my summer adventures. I was
able to drive with my family to Green Bay, WI to
attend the AAHPERD Leadership Development
Conference. I met with most of the state presidentelects
from across the country, as well as the
current president of AAHPERD, Brad Strand. In
addition, Vicki Worrell (past president) and Irene
Cucina (president-elect) were in attendance. We
learned the ins and outs of AAHPERD, attended
a seminar on leadership, and had great discussions
with state leaders. My family and I made
sure to get in a tour of Lambeau Field, the Packer
Hall of Fame, and spent 3 days in Egg Harbor….
beautiful country!
In the 95 degree heat of July, I attended the
Central District Leadership Summit in Omaha,
NE. I think I only went outside once because of
the heat and humidity! The Summit’s theme was
Vision Quest and I must tell you it was outstanding.
Clay Ellis and Aaron Ford also attended and
we all agreed that it was extremely valuable.
We worked on our vision for COAHPERD and I
solidified some of the next steps I would like to
take as I assume the role of president. I appreciate
the opportunities that I had this summer
to become a responsible and effective leader!
In the last COAHPERD newsletter, I challenged
you to ask yourself the question “WHY”
As we start back to school, I encourage you to
continue asking yourself that question. It will
help drive your instruction, your students will
understand why, and you will continue to grow
as an awesome educator! I’m looking forward
to seeing everyone on Saturday, October 22 nd ,
at our Excellence in Motion Convention. Until
then…..WHY
Sue Barnd, Donna Carey & Patricia Morrison-Hughes
at Petco Park in San Diego.
COAHPERD September 2011 Volume 36, No. 2