2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Coming October 1st
INCLUDES: Conference Welcome, Full Session Schedule and Details, Exhibit Sponsors, Award Recipients and Much More…
FEATURED SPEAKERS
THURSDAY KEYNOTE:
Chris Walker
Hey: I am needed.
Award-winning educator, coach, presenter, and professional leader with nearly 30 years of experience in physical education, curriculum development, teacher training, and student wellness. Currently serving as President and Co-Executive Director of the North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Educators (NC SHAPE), Christopher provides statewide leadership and professional development for educators. He has served as a district lead physical educator and has presented nationally and internationally on effective physical education practices, movement integration, curriculum development, SPARK, Action-Based Learning, and the OPEN curriculum. Christopher is passionate about empowering educators, strengthening physical education programs, and creating meaningful, active learning experiences that positively impact students.
FRIDAY KEYNOTE:
Rob Silliman
How We Become Heros- The Long Way
Rob Silliman is a father to two daughters, Charley and Ainsley and a husband to his wonderful wife Caitin. Rob has been a Physical Education and Health teacher at Louis Toffolon Elementary School in Plainville, CT where he has also served as the Team Leader for Elementary PE, Instructional Leader for K-12 Health and PE and Head Teacher for Toffolon. Rob was the 2022-2023 Louis Toffolon Elementary School Teacher of the Year and 2024 CTAHPERD Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
INVITED SPEAKERS (More Coming Soon!)
We are excited to welcome back a CTAHPERD favorite, Carrie Flint! Carrie is an award-winning PE specialist (general and adapted) from California with more than 25 years of experience. She is the president-elect for the Western Division of SHAPE America. She has taught in numerous private and public schools and districts, all grade levels, and all populations. In addition to teaching, Carrie has always reached out to help physical educators and classroom teachers required to teach PE with ideas and strategies to provide quality physical education for their students. She started her journey presenting and sharing her expertise beyond the state of California in 2003 and has now presented in 38 states including 6 National SHAPE America conferences.