MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
Podcast Description
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got" Henry Ford
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes in HPE including experiential learning, peer mentoring in mental health, innovative assessment strategies, trauma-informed practices, and the promotion of inclusivity in physical education. Notable episodes feature topics like Dr. Jenny Linker’s 'Let’s Move in Homeschool' initiative and Jill Foley’s peer leadership program aimed at middle schoolers.
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” Henry Ford
As the 2025 Shape America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year, Brad brings a refreshing perspective to adaptive physical education. Rather than focusing on what students can't do, he zeroes in on what standards are truly asking students to learn. ”When you start opening yourself up to what am I actually being asked to teach the student—not what may be implied from our PE experience—that can be a huge unlock,” Brad explains.
This approach has led to transformative moments in his Baltimore City Public Schools gymnasiums. A lunch table becomes a ”surfboard” for a student frightened of balance beams. A pair of tall cones with painter's tape creates a modified badminton net for a wheelchair user, attracting a line of peers wanting to join. Laminated cards give a reluctant student control over creating dance routines, turning resistance into leadership.
These adaptations aren't just clever workarounds—they represent Brad's philosophy that success comes through patience, creativity, and resilience. ”When students don't experience success, that's not a reflection on the student or yourself. It just means we haven't yet found the solution for this student to access this skill or activity,” he shares.
Brad's impact extends beyond direct instruction through his commitment to communication and collaboration. He connects with parents after every session, not just sharing updates but actively seeking their expertise about their children. This partnership approach, combined with his work as president of the Maryland Adapted PE Consortium and service on multiple education committees, has created ripples throughout his district and beyond. Join us in reimagining physical education where every student experiences the joy of movement on their own terms.
Want to bring Brad's adaptive PE insights to your program?
Connect with Brad:
Email[email protected]
Blueskye-@BHunterinBmore
MAPEC -Free to join and all webinars are posted.
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