INSHAPE 2026: Full Schedule

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12:30pm EST

Coffee Talk with INSHAPE Past Presidents

Friday November 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST

INSHAPE welcomes our Past Presidents in this 20-minute session. INSHAPE will honor their legacy, connecting past achievements to the future of our organization and acknowledging their service with gratitude. A personal touch will include an introduction of our President, Maria Rarey and a photo to capture this historical event.

Speakers

Carole DeHaven

Past President INSHAPE; Retired Purdue University, Purdue University

Engagement, Energy and Passion are three words that describe Carole. She has served on the INSHAPE Board since 1998 as a member or chair of Secondary, Advocacy, Fitness, Dance and Mini Grant Councils and as INSHAPE President. Carole has served on four different occasions as the... Read More →

Maria Rarey

Physical Education Teacher, DeKalb High School

President of INSHAPE

Health Teacher of the Year INSHAPE 2016

Friday November 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Keynote

Advocacy, Session #10

2:30pm EST

Mental Health Awareness and Best Practice in PE

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST

Keynote

Physical education teachers are in a unique position to notice, hear, and support students in ways that may not always happen in a traditional classroom. Movement can help students feel safe, talk, connect, and regulate emotions. This session will include light movement, reflection, and practical examples for recognizing concerns, knowing who to turn to, and building SEL and safe practices into daily PE routines.

Speakers

Danae Rush

PE Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Danae Rush is a Health and Physical Education teacher with Tippecanoe School Corporation, the corporation’s Health and Physical Education Department Chair, an MSW student, and a TSC BOOST Intern. Her work focuses on movement, wellness, mental health awareness, social-emotional learning... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Keynote

Mental/Emotional, Session #22