Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes

Welcome to the Distinguished Physical Education podcast, the show where highly effective teachers from across the world come to discuss how to create a rigorous, standards-based PE program that is safe and welcoming for all students. This podcast is a great companion for the book, Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher, which is available on Amazon.

Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes is a education podcast hosted by Gary Zaharatos, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gary Zaharatos hosts Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes, a education show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #51

  #49 - Making Connections: PE and Music Education | Amy Friedhaber

  Aug 5, 202632 min

  Amazon | Distinguished Music Education Links to share this episode: Apple | Spotify My guest today is Amy Friedhaber. Amy received a bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in Speech Pathology from State University of New York College at Fredonia, and Masters from University of Colorado in Educational Psychology. This is her 24th year in Education – 14 of those were as a Music Teacher – and the last ten have been as a colleague of mine on our team of instructional coaches in Denver Public Schools. Over the years Amy has taught music in grades ECE-8, and continues to direct the Steven’s JAMS Choir for the Colorado Children’s Chorale. She is also the co-author of the new book, Distinguished Music education. It’s a project that we’re incredibly proud of and are excited to share with you. Contact Amy at: amy@distinguishedmusic.com For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com Distinguished Physical Education Logos created by Alex Stone

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  #48 - The Distinguished PE K-5 Comprehensive Curriculum

  Jun 15, 20269 min

  For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com Click here to download a free sample of the curriculum and for purchasing options. Distinguished PE K-5 Curriculum Implementation Guide Questions? Email gary@distinguishedpe.com Distinguished Physical Education Logos created by Alex Stone

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  Episode #48

  #47 - Helping Every Student Find Their Thing | Amanda Flohrs

  May 25, 202624 minS0

  <p>For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com</p> <p> </p> <p> Amanda Flohrs has been teaching physical education for 14 years. She is currently a middle school health and physical education teacher in Owatonna, Minnesota. She graduated in 2011 with her degree in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Adapted PE. In 2021, she earned her Master's in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University. She is also the 2025 Minnesota Shape Middle School Teacher of the Year. </p> <...

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  Episode #47

  #46 - Building a Student-Driven Fitness Program | Derek Thomas

  May 11, 202631 minS0

  <p>For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com</p> <p> </p> <p>Derek Thomas is a national board certified PE teacher at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas and the 2024 Shape Nevada and 2025 Shape America Western District High School teacher of the year. His teaching philosophy centers on movement with purpose.  Whether teaching, coaching, or mentoring colleagues, Derek's mission is to make PE a space where every student feels empowered, challenged, and proud of who they're becoming, both in...

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  Episode #49

  #45 - Q&A #1: SHAPE KC, Assessment, PETE Programs, Unit Durations, and More | Jen Smith

  Apr 27, 202638 minS0

  <p>For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com</p> <p> </p> <p>Distinguished PE has officially launched new self-paced courses! You can take them for graduate credits, for hours toward renewing your teaching license, or simply for your own professional growth and reflection.</p> <p>Each course aligns with a chapter from Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher and provides opportunities for authentic, job-embedded learning:</p> <p> </p> <p>The following three credit, self-paced courses are now available:</p> <p>...

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