In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with Pete Silvius, Director of Whole Child Initiatives for the Seguin Independent School District, and Dr. Kent Griffin, an associate professor in the Health and Human Performance (HHP) department at Texas State University, to explore the impact of outdoor recreation on student devel…

In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, talk with Dr. Debbie Rhea, full professor of kinesiology and founding director of the LiiNK Project at Texas Christian University. Dr. Rhea shares how the LiiNK Project is reshaping school curricula by integrating unstructured outdoor play and character development to improve children's healt…

In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with Amber Sladecek, District Elementary Physical Education Lead Teacher in Georgetown, Texas, and Xavier Sampson, PE teacher at Scott Johnson Middle School in McKinney, Texas. They explore the impact of community outreach and the role of professional associations like TAHPERD in sup…

In this episode, host Lisa Fall, CMP, takes over the mic to interview her co-host Rachel Naylor, executive director of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD). Together, they explore the upcoming 41st Annual Leadership Conference, scheduled for January 31–February 2, 2025, at the Lake Granbury Conferenc…

In this episode, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, sit down with Joel Romo, president of Texana Public Affairs, to explore his extensive experience in Texas legislative affairs. Joel shares valuable lessons on the importance of patience, consistent messaging, and collaboration in successful advocacy efforts. The discussion covers how to balan…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, as they dive into an insightful discussion with Dr. José Santiago, professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University, and Dr. Ben Kern, associate professor at the University of Wyoming, on the critical role of advocacy in physical education. They explore the need for data-driven …

For our season 2 premier, hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, have an engaging conversation with Janet Scott-Carrier, a professional public-school educator and an experienced professional development presenter from Aldine ISD, and Kenneth Hernandez, coordinator of health and PE for Aldine ISD. The conversation highlights their professional jour…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, for a fun conversation with Alyson Van Hooser, leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker at the 101st TAHPERD Annual Convention. Alyson shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful leader and mother of four. She discusses the importance of self-care, storytelling, and ef…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, for an engaging conversation with Dr. Sharon Rice, an assistant professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, and Jordan Vardeman, an elementary physical education teacher for Douglass ISD. Together, they explore the benefits of attending conferences for PE educators, sharing techniques for initiating…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, for a fun conversation with Joel Zeff, improvisational humorist, author, and keynote speaker at this year's TAHPERD Summer Conference. Joel shares how he uses improv and humor to enhance teamwork and leadership, offering a sneak peek into his keynote presentation and breakout session. Discover the import…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, for an engaging conversation with H.C. Grimet, physical education, health and outdoor learning center coordinator with Katy ISD, and Rex Peebles, an elementary physical education teacher for Katy ISD. Together, they discuss the importance of being involved in TAHPERD, share their unique career paths, and…

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, for an insightful conversation with Thomasina Gatson, M.Ed., MBA, MA, RAA, head girls basketball coach at Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD and current president-elect of TAHPERD. Explore topics ranging from student engagement in TAHPERD and the significance of physical education and health education …

Join hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall, CMP, in our debut episode as they sit down with Barbara Polansky, the current president of TAHPERD. Dive into an engaging conversation about Barbara's inspiring journey through physical education, her leadership role in TAHPERD, and the importance of active involvement in the organization. Explore the skill s…

The Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance presents the all-new reMOVEing Layers – an original podcast series where we chat with leading voices in our community who promote healthy lifestyles in the great state of Texas. Join our hosts Rachel Naylor and Lisa Fall as they engage in conversations on ways to promote wel…