Spotlight - Teacher

TEACHERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

San Diego County

Dennis Gildehaus Pacific Beach Middle School
SILVER MEDALIST For the past 9 years, Mr. Gildehaus motivates his students to be physically active. Dennis takes pride to constantly improve his teaching practices. His main concern; how he delivers content to his students. He uses exciting nontraditional teamsports such as flag rugby, ultimate, team handball, tchoukball, tsegball. futsal, lacrosse, whiffleball and square dancing. Coordinating a comprehensive intramural ... Read More »

Mendocino County

Michelle Kelly Leggett Valley Schools
GOLD MEDALIST After graduating from Humboldt State University 17 years ago, Michelle Kelley returned to the small town she grew up in to teach physical education. During her tenure at Leggett Valley Schools, she has worn multiple hats from t-ball coach to Athletic Director, and served as both advocate and role-model. She developed, implemented and taught Leggett’s first through ... Read More »

Los Angeles County

Ruth Mohr-Silofau Wilson Classical High School
BRONZE MEDALIST Ruth Mohr Silofau hated Physical Education! She was the "fat girl with the pretty face" who was always picked last for any physical activity. Then she met "that teacher", who's safe, loving and caring environment allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and take a risk to become physically active. That risk paid off ... Read More »