This is a food pyramid used to educate children about proper nutrition.
About Me...I am currently a senior a the University of South Alabama seeking a degree in Physical Education. I am 38 years old. I am currently divorced and have two children. I grew up and currently live here in Mobile, Alabama. I attended a small private school from elementary through high school. I graduated in 1989. The school is now closed but the name of it was First Independent Methodist School. Most people knew it as I.M.S. I played volleyball, basketball and softball from seventh grade through my senior year. In high school, I was named to the All Conference and All State teams 4 years in a row for both basketball and softball. My Junior and Senior years I was named Team Captain and Most Valuable Player. In 1989, I was ranked 5th in the state for softball. I was offered a dual scholarship to play basketball and softball at the University of Mobile (called Mobile College at that time). I was red shirted for Mobile College in 1989 then decided to go to a Junior College. Pensacola Junior College offered me a softball scholarship to play for them in 1990 -1992. While at Pensacola Junior College I was named to the All Conference team for both freshman and sophomore years and named Team captain and Best Defensive Player of the year for my sophomore year.
Although I excelled in sports I had problems in academics. I was tested at Mobile College for a learning disability. I was diagnosed as having Auditory Processing Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. This was such a blessing. I just thought I wasn't smart, but what I found was that I was just as smart or smarter than others. I just learned differently. I went to college for three years but still found it difficult so I decided to take a break and get a job. In 1997 I was married and became a full time wife and mother for ten years. After my divorce I decided to fulfill my dream of being a teacher. I feel that with the experiences that I have had, I can help others achieve their dreams. I have a special gift to reach children when other can't. I plan to take full advantage of this and make a difference.
Although I excelled in sports I had problems in academics. I was tested at Mobile College for a learning disability. I was diagnosed as having Auditory Processing Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. This was such a blessing. I just thought I wasn't smart, but what I found was that I was just as smart or smarter than others. I just learned differently. I went to college for three years but still found it difficult so I decided to take a break and get a job. In 1997 I was married and became a full time wife and mother for ten years. After my divorce I decided to fulfill my dream of being a teacher. I feel that with the experiences that I have had, I can help others achieve their dreams. I have a special gift to reach children when other can't. I plan to take full advantage of this and make a difference.
I believe that physical education provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the overall development and well being of every student. It is my opinion that teaching is a vehicle to help students develop lifetime skills and a strong knowledge base in a variety of content areas; one of the most important of those areas being fitness and wellness. It is my goal that students in my class are provided with a multitude of developmentally appropriate activities that include movement, fitness, sports, recreation/leisure activities and dance. As a physical education teacher I feel that by incorporating a variety of activities and including opportunities for my students to have some freedom in choosing activities, I will broaden their exposure and encourage them to develop a life long love of active participation.
