HPE Hangout

To PD or Not PD, That is the Problem

Why don’t more health and PE teachers show up to professional development? What’s actually stopping them — and how do we get more people in the room? Matt, Ian, and Steve dig into the real talk on PD: the presenter pipeline problem, the university disconnect, the funding equity gap, and the burnout reframe that flips the whole conversation on its head. Plus a community member who survived 55 minutes of CPR, an art teacher shout-out, and a substitute teacher ad read that may have come from somewhere real. Ann Hagedorn’s A View from the Lobby makes an appearance. Summer PD plans get mapped out, and a preview of Episode 3 brings our first guest — with a twist. Links in the show notes. Say Something Project [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bXdwu0HCsn9eBlCKK8LiMQdH-sVg2QGM8W9qx0JJP6I/edit?usp=sharing] A View from the Lobby: The Unseen Pulse of Pedagogy – #slowchathealth [https://slowchathealth.com/2026/05/04/a-view-from-the-lobby/] Professional Development Opportunities June 10-12 SHAPE Iowa Conference [https://fs19.formsite.com/IAHPERDwebsite/form10/index] June 24-25 SHAPE KY Conference [https://kyshape.org/2026-conference/] July 27-29 - Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference - Continuing Education and Outreach | UWSP [https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Best-Practices-in-Health-and-Physical-Education-Conference.aspx]

HPE Hangout - Is This Thing On?

In this very first episode of HPE Hangout, three health teachers from three different states hit record… and figure it out as they go. Get to know the voices behind the podcast as they share their journeys into health education, what brought them to the classroom, and why they’re passionate about skills-based health. Expect a mix of laughs, real talk, and a little bit of “are we actually doing this?” energy as they kick things off with absolutely no budget—but plenty of heart. They also dive into what listeners can expect from future episodes, including engaging classroom ideas, conference conversations, and honest discussions about the realities of teaching health today. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just getting started, this episode is your invitation to join the conversation—and celebrate the work of Health Educators everywhere. Podcast Hosts - Matt Hagedorn - Health Education Teacher (Talmadge HS, Tallmadge, OH) - 2026 SHAPE Midwest TOY, SHAPE Midwest Recorder Ian Lacasse Health and PE Teacher (Madison West HS, Madison, WI) - 2021 WHPE TOY, SHAPE Midwest President Elect, Best Practices in HPE Conference Coordinator Stephen Chapin Health and PE Teacher (St. James HS, St. James, MN) - 2026 SHAPE America Health TOY, MNSHAPE Health Division VP