ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE
November 21 & 22, 2019
Red Lion Hotel Cromwell
100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT
Conference Program Chair Karen Bosworth has chosen a theme that unites all of us! We teach our students about the connections between happiness and health every day in the classroom, field or gymnasium through thoughtful lessons and dynamic programs.
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ONSITE ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY EVENING 11/19
REOPENS AT 7:30 AM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Keynote Address – Thursday, November 21, 2019
John Perricone
With over thirty years of classroom experience and numerous local, state, and national excellence in teaching awards to his credit, it is Mr. Perricone’s thesis that “we teach who we are” and that one’s philosophy of life is intimately tied to one’s philosophy of education, and that it is this “philosophical identity” which ultimately distinguishes those who find joy and passion in the teaching profession from those who find drudgery and simply pick up a paycheck every two weeks.
“Why Am I A Teacher?: Developing a Philosophical Identity”
Keynote Address – Friday, November 21, 2019
Bonnie J. Edmondson
Dr. Bonnie Edmondson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator of the School Health Education Program at Southern Connecticut State University. She has over 35 years of experience as an educator, coach, and former professional athlete. Nationally, Dr. Edmondson has served on expert panels for the CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a peer reviewer for numerous professional publications and journals, and is a nationally renowned speaker on health and education policy and athletic coaching. At the state level, Bonnie lead the writing and implementation of numerous school health policies and programmatic guidance documents. In addition, she is a two-time national champion and former world ranked hammer thrower. She is active with USA Track and Field (USATF) and will lead Team USA as the women’s head coach for the IAAF Track and Field World Championships in Doha, Qatar this fall.
“The Road to Gold: Getting Your School Health Program on the Podium”
Schedule as of 11/12/2019 – Subject to Change
GUEST SPEAKERS
Doug Hallberg, SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, OPEN National Trainer, Sponsored by US Games 
Thursday, 11/21 at 8:00 am – Building Mindful, Meaningful and Purpose Driven Fitness Activities in PE
Thursday, 11/21 at 1:15 pm – Let’s OPEN Up Our Invasion Games Units
Friday, 11/22 at 8:00 am – Let’s OPEN Up Our Invasion Games Units Strategies for Success
Teresa Osborn, Freelance National Dance Instructor
Friday, 11/22 at 8:00 am – 80’s Dance Party
Friday, 11/22 at 10:45 am – Fun Easy Zumba Choreography
Maureen White, US Games OPEN Trainer, Sponsored by US Games
Thursday, 11/21 at 8:00 am – OPEN to Fun: Engaging activities for Elementary PE
Thursday, 11/21 at 12:00 pm – Lacrosse: Let’s Grow the Game
Friday, 11/22 at 8:00 am – Lacrosse: Let’s Grow the Game
SPEAKER HANDOUTS
AWARDS ANNOUNCED! Reception is November 21, 2019 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm with the awards presentation following from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Red Lion Hotel, Cromwell, CT.
Online registration for the Awards Reception closes on Wednesday, November 13. If you still need to register, contact Shirley Hughes, Awards Reception Manager, at shughes@ctahperd.org asap!
AWARDS RECEPTION REGISTRATION
Gibson-Laemel Scholarships: William Keane and Megan Moore
Vanacore Scholar Athlete Scholarship: Sabrina Lemere
Outstanding New Professional: Michael Radlbeck
Outstanding Program Awards: Tonya McDermott & Michael Radlbeck; Geri Ann Ristow
Pathfinder Award: Mary Martinik
Teacher of the Year: Jonathan Giordano, Elementary PE TOY; Tamara Hyde, Middle School PE TOY; Angela Vassar, High School PE TOY
Honorary Layman Award: Olivia Ilano-Davis
Professional Service Award: Anthony Loomis; Matthew Martin
Professional Honor Award: Lisa Galske; Daniel Swartz
EXHIBITORS
ATTENTION VENDORS! You are cordially invited to exhibit your products and services at the Fall Conference of The Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance to be held November 21 and 22, 2019. Conveniently located off Interstate 91, the Red Lion Cromwell Hotel in Cromwell, CT is the site for this event.
Exhibitors for this two-day conference will set up in the hotel on Wednesday evening or Thursday before 8:00 a.m. The exhibit period is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
With a membership near 800 professionals and future professionals representing health and physical education teachers, recreation specialists and dance instructors, our attendance averages 425 each day. Attendees request items to purchase from exhibitors, so please plan accordingly.
Plan to provide special backdrops, extension cords, audiovisual equipment, tape, scissors, etc. as needed. Electricity fee is extra. Exhibitors are solely responsible for transportation, loading and breakdown, display and safety of their exhibits. CTAHPERD reserves the right to make final decisions on all matters relating to exhibits. The application becomes a contract when accepted by CTAHPERD.
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Contact Exhibits Manager Christie Lombardi directly at lombardi@ctahperd.org
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