Chad Murren

🎉 SHAPE PA 2026 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: LaDonda Porter! 🎉 Get ready to move, laugh, and have some FUN with LaDonda Porter at the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference! LaDonda brings 19 years of experience as a physical education teacher at Beaumont Middle School in Lexington, Kentucky. She is a past president of KYSHAPE, current awards chair, and a recognized leader in physical education! 🏆 2018 KYSHAPE Middle School Teacher of the Year 🏆 2020 Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year 🏆 2023 Region 9 Middle School Athletic Director of the Year 📅 Catch LaDonda at THREE exciting sessions! 🟡 Thursday, November 12 10:30 AM | TechNO Dance (Keynote Carousel) | Victory Hall 1:30 PM | Where in the World is LaDonda Porter? | Olympic Hall 🔵 Friday, November 13 10:30 AM | Just Be Joyful! | Mezzanine With Dan Tennessen and Douglas Hallberg 👏 Join us in welcoming LaDonda to Pennsylvania! You won't want to miss the energy, creativity, and excitement she brings to SHAPE PA! 📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA 🔗 View the conference schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA2026 #SHAPEPA #PhysicalEducation #HealthAndPE #PhysEd #ProfessionalDevelopment #PEteachers

🌟 SHAPE PA 2026 PRESENTER SPOTLIGHT: Nicole McCoy & Brett McCoy! 🌟 We’re excited to highlight two Pennsylvania adapted physical education professionals, Nicole and Brett McCoy, who will be presenting at the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference! Nicole brings 14 years of experience in Adapted Physical Education and has earned recognition at the state and regional levels, including the 2018 SHAPE PA APE Teacher of the Year and 2019 SHAPE America Eastern District APE Teacher of the Year awards. A West Chester University graduate and Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE), Nicole is passionate about helping students of all abilities experience success and joy through movement. Brett brings 13 years of experience in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education, with expertise in inclusive programming, applied behavior analysis, and supporting diverse learners. Also a West Chester University graduate and CAPE-certified educator, Brett is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for every student to succeed. Together, Nicole and Brett bring their experience as educators, Special Olympics coaches, and Unified Sports coaches to two engaging sessions focused on making physical education more accessible through assistive technology! 📅 Friday, November 13 🔹 11:30 AM | Victory Hall The Power of a Switch: Getting Started with Assistive Technology in Adapted P.E. 🔹 1:15 PM | Victory Hall Get Hands On with Assistive Technology in Adapted P.E. Part 2 Join Nicole and Brett as they share practical strategies and hands-on approaches for incorporating assistive technology into adapted physical education. These are two sessions you won't want to miss! 📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA 🔗 Full schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #AdaptedPhysicalEducation #AssistiveTechnology #InclusivePE #PhysicalEducation #APE

🎤 2026 SHAPE PA Conference Presenter Spotlight: Dave Schmidt! 🌟 We're excited to welcome Dave Schmidt, a proud Pennsylvania educator and longtime SHAPE PA leader, to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference! With over 34 years of experience in health and physical education, Dave has dedicated his career to helping students discover the joy of movement and develop lifelong healthy habits. After spending more than two decades as the K–12 Department Chair at North Allegheny School District, he continues to inspire future educators as a faculty member at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). 🏆 Dave's dedication to the profession has earned him numerous honors, including the 2025 IUP HPE Department Distinguished Alumni Award, the IUP College of Education and Human Services Impact Award, and the 2005 SHAPE PA High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. A Past President of SHAPE PA (2020) and longtime advocate for health and physical education, Dave has also contributed to the revision of Pennsylvania's Health and Physical Education Standards. His leadership and commitment to advancing the profession continue to make a lasting impact across the Commonwealth! 📅 Catch Dave's Sessions on Friday, November 13! 🕗 8:00 AM | Motivate A The Inspired Gym: 35 Years of Designing Meaningful Paths to Help Students Find Their Playground for Life 🕦 11:30 AM | Studio 13 Implementing the Feel-Good Triangle in Health & PE: Empowering Students to be Healthy for Life 🕝 2:15 PM | Motivate A Assessment in Meaningful PE, Reflective Practices, and the Science of Joy 👏 From meaningful physical education to student wellness and the science of joy, Dave's sessions will offer practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and inspiration for educators at every level. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of Pennsylvania's dedicated HPE leaders! 📍 Spooky Nook Sports | Manheim, PA 📆 November 12–13, 2026 🔗 Explore the Conference Schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #PhysicalEducation #HealthEducation #MeaningfulPE #PhysEd #PennsylvaniaEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment

📅 ONE MONTH TO GO! 💙💛 The 2026 SHAPE PA Conference is coming up November 12–13 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA! Join us for two days of learning, connection, and celebration with health and physical educators from across Pennsylvania. Start planning your conference experience: Conference info and registration: shape-pa.org/conference-regi… View the schedule: 2026shapepaconference.sched.… Tag a colleague you hope to see there! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #HealthAndPhysicalEducation

💙💛 October President’s Pulse 💛💙 October is here, and there is a lot happening across SHAPE PA as we get closer to our 2026 SHAPE PA Conference! Take a few minutes to catch up on the latest and see what’s ahead as we continue celebrating and supporting Health and Physical Education professionals across Pennsylvania! #SHAPEPA #PresidentsPulse #SHAPEPA2026 #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #PennsylvaniaEducators

Come celebrate our 2026 SHAPE PA Award Winners in person at the SHAPE PA Conference! 🏆💙💛 Join us as we recognize the incredible educators, leaders, advocates, and future professionals who continue to make a difference across Pennsylvania. 📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM 📍 Olympic Hall 🎟️ No ticket required. All are welcome! 👗 Dressy casual We would love to have you there to help us celebrate these outstanding members of our profession! #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #AwardsCeremony #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #CelebrateExcellence

📣 The deadline has been extended to October 9! Pennsylvania colleges with Health and Physical Education programs: join the SHAPE PA Battle of the Colleges! Encourage your classmates to become SHAPE PA members. Colleges will compete based on the percentage of HPE majors who are SHAPE PA members, and the leaderboard will be updated weekly. The winning college will choose one student to receive a free registration to the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference. Rally your class, represent your college, and join the competition by October 9!

🏆 2026 SHAPE PA Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Chad Murren of Eastern York School District, recipient of the 2026 SHAPE PA Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award! Chad is recognized for his commitment to meaningful, student-centered physical education, innovative teaching practices, and leadership within the profession. His work reflects a strong focus on helping students build confidence, develop lifelong movement skills, and see the value of physical activity beyond the classroom. A special thank you to our Teacher of the Year sponsors, OPEN, HealthSmart, and US Games, for helping SHAPE PA celebrate outstanding educators across Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Chad! 💙💛 #SHAPEPA #TeacherOfTheYear #ElementaryPE #PhysicalEducation #HPE #PennsylvaniaEducators

🎉 Are you attending OR presenting at the 2026 SHAPE PA Conference? We have a graphic for both! 🎤 Presenting? Share the “I am Presenting” graphic and let your network know you’ll be part of the SHAPE PA 105th Annual Conference. 🙌 Attending? Share the “I am Attending” graphic and let everyone know you’ll be joining us for two days of learning, connecting, and celebrating health and physical education. 📍 Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, PA 📅 November 12–13, 2026 Merge the Past with the Present to Influence the Future. Download your graphic, share it on social media, and tag SHAPE PA so we can celebrate with you! 💙💛 #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #SHAPEPAConference #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation #HPE #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthAndPhysicalEducation

Today is the last day to save $25 on your SHAPE PA Conference registration! Use code ADV25 at checkout before the offer ends tonight, September 30. The discount won’t apply automatically, so be sure to enter the code near the bottom of the registration page. Join us November 12–13 at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA. Register at shape-pa.org/conference For professional registrations only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. #SHAPEPA #SHAPEPA2026 #HealthEducation #PhysicalEducation