For the second time in as many years, an Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington graduate has been awarded the National Health Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).
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| Andy Horne |
Andy Horne, a graduate of the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Program who completed the cognate in Health Education, was selected as the 2015 as National Health Education Teacher of the Year. He currently teaches at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois.
In 2014, Heidi Stan, a graduate of the PETE Program who also completed the cognate in Health Education, received the same award for her efforts in the health classroom. She currently teaches at Riverside Junior High School in Fishers, Indiana.
In addition, this year, Heidi was selected as the Midwest Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
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| Heidi Stan |
SHAPE America is the largest organization of professionals involved in school-based health, physical education and physical activity, who are dedicated to teaching and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. Founded in 1885, it provides a comprehensive array of resources, leadership in the development of standards and guidelines, professional development and advocacy for its members as well as the general public.
The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program is committed to preparing students as successful teachers of physical education for all-grade (K-12) licensing in Indiana. (Reciprocal license agreements allow students to teach in most other states). Through their training in this program, graduates make a valuable contribution by promoting healthy lifestyles and vigorous physical activity.
