Learning Through Movement with Dr. Derrick Mears

The Heart Institute of the Cascades and Clear One Foundation put on a talk by Mr. Derrick Mears. I attended the event so that I could pass out EmpowerMe2B.org sign-up cards and network with the adults who came to the speech.

I was able to hand out about 100 cards and talked with some influential people that are working hard locally and nationally to get kids to develop healthy habits like movement and nutrition.

Here's something about the people I met:

Dr. Derrick Mears:
He has spent 20 years as a teacher and researcher in education. He's Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Western Washington University. And he's author numerous articles on the relationship between physical education and lifetime physical activity including the relationship between physical activity and academic achievement, educational technology and national policy statements relating to physical education and physical activity. You can read more about Dr. Derrick Mears at www.derrick-mears.pbworks.com

Judy Shasek with ExerLearning:
ExerLearning is about getting kids to move more in the classroom without making teachers have to do more. Here's what Judy's card said: Using powerful connections between technology, student empowerment and fitness, this prgram is geared to enhance what busy teachers can do. Here's a video for more info - ExerLearning
We will document our program via video and data collection in hopes of obtaining $1 million in technology innovation, community wellness and 21st century learning grants. Learn more here
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Kate Wells, Director of Community Outreach & Communications for The Heart Institute of the Cascades
Kate is in the picture with me. She helps me locally to meet and network with other adults who might benefit from knowing about The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and their EmpowerMe2B.org program.