Episode 117: Building an HPE Dynasty With Bob Pangrazi

The “Building an HPE Dynasty” series spotlights professionals within our field who have built a strong program from the ground up. In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Pangrazi, who worked with many physical educators to build a strong HPE program in Mesa, AZ. Bob has been an educator for more than 50 years. He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher and was a professor of physical education at Arizona State University for 32 years.Listen in as Bob shares his philosophy on physical education and provides details about how teachers are trained and developed in Mesa. Key takeaways include: • Examples of qualities that make up great teachers and a strong PE curriculum;• Tips for successful cooperating teaching/student teaching placements;• Insight about how a partnership with researchers and universities can lead to high-quality physical education programs.