INSHAPE 2026: Full Schedule

10:30am EST

Teaching Skills for Mental Health Wellness

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EST

Teach your students to take care of their mental health by demonstrating practices for coping, building resilience, communicating about feelings, showing empathy, and help-seeking. Skills-based instructional and practice materials for a mental health unit will be shared, as well as a peek at free resources from Erika’s Lighthouse.

Speakers

Cassie Brooks

Health & PE Teacher, Brownsburg West Middle School

Beginning my 20th year teaching middle school Health & PE. Specializing in skills based health education and differentiated PE that appeals to kids who have previously struggled in PE classes. Advocacy chair for Indiana SHAPE. 2018 SHAPE Midwest Health Teacher of the Year.

Thursday November 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Lecture

Health, Session #1

12:45pm EST

From Passive Notes to Active Skills: Rethinking Note-Taking in Health Education

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EST

Keynote

Traditional note-taking often falls short in skills-based health education.

When students are asked to copy definitions or slides, they may “complete” notes—but they rarely
develop the decision-making, reflection, and application skills health education is designed to teach.
In this session, participants will explore how guided, interactive note-taking can support skills-based
instruction. Using real classroom examples, this presentation will demonstrate how note-taking can
move beyond passive recording to become an active learning experience that builds essential National
Health Education Standards skills. Participants will experience sample note-taking activities the skills-
based way.

Speakers

Lindsay Prozanski

Health Teacher, Northside Middle School

I’ve taught HPE at the secondary level for over 5 years. I’ve really found my stride in Health education after making the move from Kentucky to Indiana. I received my bachelor’s degree in P-12 Health and Physical Education and a masters degree in Teacher Leadership. When I’m... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EST
Keynote

Health, Session #28

10:30am EST

Adding Value to Your Health Education Classroom

Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EST

Lecture

For health educators ready to move toward skills-based teaching but wanting a practical starting point. Matt shares classroom-tested strategies and simple shifts that make health education more engaging without a full curriculum overhaul. Topics include the 2024 NHES, gamification tools that produce usable student data, ethical AI integration, rethinking nutrition, anonymous question boxes, and professional networking. Leave with a curated collection of ready-to-use linked resources.

Speakers

Matt Hagadorn

Health Education Teacher, Tallmadge City Schools

2023 Ohio Health Teacher of the Year • 2024–25 Tallmadge Middle School Teacher of the Year

Matt Hagedorn brings over 20 years of skills-based health education experience, transitioning this fall into high school teaching. He’s a passionate advocate for engaging, relevant, and inclusive health lessons that build students’ critical-thinking, self-management, and advocacy s... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Lecture

Health, Session #25