Jo believes that it is our responsibility to recognize the many aspects (physical, cognitive and affective) that make up an individual. It is equally important to discover and implement the most effective teaching strategies necessary to suit the individual needs of all learners. As an educator and PHE pedagogy specialist, Jo aspires to create a learning environment that motivates students by challenging them at an optimal level while promoting an environment where students can feel a sense of ownership for their learning. This dedication to teaching has led to Jo being named the recipient of the UFV teaching excellence award for 2020. Joanna lives in Langley BC with her wife and son.  

Ross holds a Master in Education focusing on Special Education and Counselling from the University of New Brunswick. He has been an invaluable contributor to Physical Education in the Province of New Brunswick. He has served on the board of New Brunswick Physical Education Society (NBPES) for 16 years, and for the last 10 years, he was serving as the President of NBPES as well as Council Member of PHE Canada’s Council of Provinces and Territories. He has piloted various programs for PHE Canada and help lead the FMS project for students with disabilities, At My Best and Health Promoting Schools. He was recognized for his contributions earning him the Andy Anderson Young Professional Award in 2006, the Ken Taylor Award in 2012 and the TAPHE Nova Scotia Partnership Award in 2016.

Antony completed his doctoral work at the University of Southampton U.K. and emigrated to Canada in 2002. Antony is the Managing Editor of the Revue phénEPS/PHEnex Journal. Antony has taught PE methods courses to primary/elementary education students and online Master of Physical Education courses in Comprehensive School Health and Leadership in Physical Education.

With degrees in Social Development, Non-Profit Management and Public Policy, Melanie is a disruptor of status quo, an innovator and above all enjoys the journey of co-creation. Melanie immigrated to Canada from the South West of England and is grateful for this land and the community that surrounds us. Melanie is the mother of two children and lives with their partner Scott in Ottawa, Ontario.

Dipal has extensive knowledge and experience in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), having delivered results in this area for the past 15 years. Prior to founding the company, Dipal worked with provincial and regional governments to implement inclusion policies, conduct EDI organizational audits and launch multi-stakeholder initiatives. Dipal is also a mother of an energetic and precocious pre-schooler. Dipal is truly passionate about her work and loves finding innovative approaches and practices that benefit her clients.

After a decade of working in BC’s largest school district (Surrey) in both Special Education and Aboriginal Education Child and Youth Care, she moved to the BC provincial territorial sport body for Indigenous sport (I·SPARC) coordinating both regional and provincial portfolios to promote community sport, physical literacy and school wellness in Indigenous communities. Always quick to love, laugh, learn and support, Lise also works with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres as the Provincial Child Care Planner to support capacity building that strengthens Indigenous led early childhood development programs and childcare services across the 25 Friendship Centres throughout BC.

Since joining PHE Canada as Program Manager, Jodie has led numerous start-up projects and enhanced existing programs. Jodie continues to grow her repertoire of skills into association management and oversight as Chief Administrative Officer. Born in Jamaica, her family moved to Canada in the 1970s. Jodie lives in Ottawa with her husband, two children and pup Ziggy.

His experience is broad and diverse, having grown up in Toronto before teaching in Northern Ontario, rural and urban settings in Southwestern Ontario and finishing his career at the biggest and most diverse secondary school in the Thames Valley DSB. Dave continues to support the HPE community through his work with the Ontario Association for the Support of Physical Educators (OASPHE), Ophea, the Canadian Intramural and Recreation Association (CIRA) and as an instructor in Brock University's Faculty of Education. Dave is a proud parent of two children and lives in London, Ontario with his wife, Ruth and their dogs.

He remains very, very close with his adoptive family. Mick attended Brandon University where he received a Bachelor of Education degree. Mick currently sits on the Physical and Health Education (PHE) Manitoba Board of Directors as its President.

Between educating and becoming a student, Sabrina worked with the CAAWS, now the Canadian Women & Sport, the Pan/Parapan American Games and the INVICTUS Games. Sabrina’s current research examines the intersections of physical activity, sport, physical education, media, race, gender, class and culture. Sabrina is an award-winning curriculum writer, and developed http://teachbeyondaboundary.com/, to create units on critical Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport and social issues.

Lori holds her Masters of Arts in Education in both Leadership Foundations and Curriculum studies and her Masters of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Lori began her career teaching at schools in both Nova Scotia and Florida. It was Lori’s experience working with students with disabilities at this school that made Lori turn her attention to therapeutic recreation and adaptive sport. Lori worked for over 10 years in the area of adaptive sport and recreation, in both a clinical and community settings.