Episode 24: Episode 24: Professional Development and the Importance of NYS AHPERD

A-Z Health and PE Presented by NYS AHPERD

This is the third of four episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses I teach at Canisius University. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching, newly inducted teachers, and some experienced health and physical education practitioners. We have asked special guests and students to review articles ahead of time and discuss accordingly.
The articles we will be chatting about today are entitled:
“Physical Educators’ Attitudes Toward the Teaching Profession and Perceptions of School Climate by our very own Dr. Kate Cardina and Dr. Seymour
“Why You Should Participate in Your State Association … at Every Phase of Your HPE Career by Ben Schwarmberger and colleagues
“A Professional Legacy Is a Journey: What Path Will You Travel?” by Clancy Seymour
Our first guest is the honorable executive director of NYS AHPERD—Ms. Colleen Corsi. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Brockport, a Master of Science in education from Central Missouri State University, and her Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from the NYS Education Department. She has been a teacher, a coach and served as the Associate in Physical Education and Athletics for the NYS Education Department. For the past 25 years, she has been the NYS AHPERD Executive Director providing leadership and vision to NYS AHPERD’s governing body to ensure financial growth and stability. She is a past president of the Eastern District Society of Association Management, National Society of Association Management and New York State Council of Education Associations. Colleen presented the Gerry D’Agostino Memorial Lecture at The College at Brockport; presented the 2010 Eastern District Memorial Lecture; and was honored to present, “What Will Your Legacy Be?” at the first Puerto Rico AHPERD Conference. Most recently, she was the lecturer for the Dr. Ron Feingold Lecture Series at the 2017 NYS AHPERD Annual Conference. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions.
Not to be outdone, our second guest is Dr. Kate Cardina who currently serves as the Chair and Professor of the Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Program at Buffalo State University. She is a New York State certified health and physical education teacher. Her areas of research and academic interest include professional preparation in school and community health education and program evaluation. Her scholarship focuses on the role of teacher certification and professional development to enhance teacher quality. Other contributions to the field of health education include workshops for teachers, staff, and administrators designed enhance their skills related to facilitating health and sexuality education among youth, including individuals with exceptional needs.