Introduction Post

Hi everyone! 

I created this blog to share my passion and interests in teaching health and physical education in my future! I never considered this career choice up until my senior year of college! I went to Slippery Rock University to get my undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Physical Activity & Fitness Management. You may be wondering what kinds of careers I was considering in this field.

Originally, I wanted to become a health coach, life coach, fitness instructor, or a personal trainer. However, once I completed my summer internship in corporate wellness, I realized quickly that this was not a full time career for me. After this, I began my final fall semester of my senior year and kind of fell into the idea that I wanted to teach health and physical education instead. After having this thought for the rest of the semester, I realized this was exactly what I needed to pursue! This is when I looked into applying for the Masters program at Slippery Rock University to get both my Masters and my teaching certification in Health and Physical Education! 

I am so excited to continue my journey in becoming a health and physical education teacher! Stay tuned for more updates and insights in my journey!

Until next time! 😁

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  1. Ms. Hannah SmolenskyJune 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM

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  2. Ms. Hannah SmolenskyJune 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM

    Hi Danielle! It is amazing how we stumble on the career paths that we are on. It is great that you listened to your gut and followed the path that was meant for you. I do not have much PE background, but I do try to incorporate physical movement brain breaks for my online learners. If you have any suggestions to quick and active brain breaks, I am all ears! I love to get my learners up to get their blood flowing. I have found this helps with their creative thinking in science class! I look forward to reading your upcoming blog posts.

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  3. Alison LamoreauxJune 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM

    Hi Danielle!
    I have a close family friend who is also a life and fitness professional and I have so much respect for your work! I graduated from Slippery Rock as well, with a bachelor's in Early Childhood/Special Education and I also took a PE class there as well. I love how you started with pursuing something that you were interested in and then weren't afraid to change it into something that is more suitable for you. I feel that is a hard thing to do and I am so happy you are working towards pushing yourself in another direction. I also do not have a background in physical education but with being a special education teacher now I have learned so much with sensory breaks, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and much more. So excited to continue to look at your blog and hearing all the amazing experiences!

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  4. Desiree KaplanJune 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM

    Isn't it crazy how your career path changes through experiences and reflections? I love that you shared your story about how you fell into your chosen career path. It is so common to have a change like that and it needs to be spoken about more often. Your students are going to be so lucky to have a teacher like you, as you can just sense your excitement and motivation to teach health and physical education. Best of luck with all that you aim to accomplish. I look forward to reading more about your passion and interest of health and physical education.

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  5. Coon PE503June 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    Love that you wanted to become a Phys Ed Teacher! The best job if I can say so myself! I have so much respect for our profession, so much to learn! Great Blog!

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