INSHAPE 2026: Full Schedule

8:00am EST

Aim High: Bringing NASP Archery to Life

Thursday November 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

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Speakers

Tori Klingsmith

Teacher, Southwest Elementary PE Teacher (Greenwood)

Thursday November 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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All Audiences, Session #11

10:30am EST

Teaching Skills for Mental Health Wellness

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

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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.

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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
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Health, Session #1

12:45pm EST

Joy by Design: Practical Wellness Strategies for Educators and Students

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

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Educators and students are navigating increasing stress, constant demands, and a world that rarely slows down. While we can't eliminate every challenge, we can intentionally create environments where both adults and students feel more connected, resilient, and energized.

In this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will explore practical strategies for protecting their own well-being while also supporting the emotional wellness of the students they serve. Through reflection, collaboration, and hands-on activities, educators will identify energy drains, discover simple joy-building practices, and learn realistic ways to create moments of connection throughout the school day.

Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas for the classroom, gym, locker room, and beyond, including strategies for reducing stress, building belonging, celebrating progress, fostering resilience, and helping students develop healthy habits that support lifelong well-being.

Because wellness isn't one more thing to add to your plate. It's the foundation that helps everything else work better.

Speakers

Carrie Wisehart

Principal, DeKalb Middle School

Carrie Wisehart can best be described as creative, energetic, and passionate -- a best day ever adventurer and joy chooser.

For the past 22 years, Carrie has touched the heart of high school students by recognizing their unique strengths and helping them develop their fullest potential. Through the privilege of educating students, Carrie has won NBC 33's Excellence in Education award, was featured for... Read More →

Thursday November 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EST
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All Audiences, Session #36

1:45pm EST

Navigating CBHPE

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

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CBHPE.org is a collection of ALWAYS FREE resources from across the US and the world, shared by passionate and talented HPE creators. These resources have been shared with the ultimate goal of helping students learn in your Quality PE and/or Skills-based Health classes. This session will help you understand how to navigate the site and acquaint you with the newest and most impactful resources available; including many resources to help with curriculum work utilizing the new SHAPE National Health and PE standards.

Speakers

Mark Foellmer

Co-Creator of CBHPE, Collaboration Builds Health & Physical Education

Mark Foellmer taught middle school Physical Education at Wentworth Junior High School for 24 years. An active leader in both IAHPERD and SHAPE America, he currently serves as IAHPERD Joint Projects Chair, Social Media Chair, and Midwest District Director for SHAPE America. He is a... Read More →

Becky Foellmer

Tech Coach, IAHPERD Tech Chair, MWD Leadership Council, 2025 #MoveThrive5 Keynote

Passionate about Physical Education and Wellness. I love putting technology to work to improve student learning in all subjects. And, I particularly love exploring the possibilities in Health and Physical Education!

Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
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All Audiences, Session #15

2:45pm EST

Fuel Your Program: Fundraising Made Meaningful

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST

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With schools experiencing budget shortfalls and the need to fundraise for their programs (per 6/22/26 Chicago Tribune article) we have the Fundraising Solution for Schools!!! health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster is more than just another fundraiser — it's a whole-school experience designed to inspire kindness, build stronger communities, and support student wellness.

Speakers

Mark Foellmer

Co-Creator of CBHPE, Collaboration Builds Health & Physical Education

Meg Hite

K-4 Physical Education Teacher, Hamilton Heights Elementary

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
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Partner, Session #41

8:00am EST

Lead Where You Are: Unlocking Your Potential and Growing as an Educator

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

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Explore how the HPE community collaborates to strengthen the profession, support one another as educators, and create better outcomes for students. This session will examine the ways everyday educators contribute to shaping the future of Health and Physical Education through their leadership, expertise, and collective impact.

Speakers

Cassie Brooks

Health & PE Teacher, Brownsburg West Middle School

Mark Foellmer

Co-Creator of CBHPE, Collaboration Builds Health & Physical Education

Becky Foellmer

Tech Coach, IAHPERD Tech Chair, MWD Leadership Council, 2025 #MoveThrive5 Keynote

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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All Audiences, Session #38

10:30am EST

Adding Value to Your Health Education Classroom

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

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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
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Health, Session #25

12:30pm EST

Bringing It All Together

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

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Now that you have a replenished toolbox of games, activities and resources from this amazing event, come learn how you can put it all together in a FREE digital format that keeps you on track and provides ways to share with students, parents, admin and the community. A handful of awesome websites are shared, so have your laptop charged and ready to go.

Speakers

John Jones

JohnJonesPE

John Jones is a 30-year teaching vet spanning elementary, middle school and more. He was the 2018 High School PE Teacher of the Year for Virginia, coached football and track, has presented at 8 Shape America conferences, worked as a collegiate adjunct, at an alternative high school... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
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Secondary, Session #20

2:30pm EST

Rebranding PE: Alternative Roles for Educators in a Changing Indiana Landscape

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

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This session will explore how secondary education teachers in Indiana can leverage their instructional, leadership, coaching, and wellness expertise to access a broader range of employment opportunities. As Graduation Pathways changes have reshaped staffing and course offerings, many PE educators are seeking ways to remain professionally viable while continuing to serve students and communities. Participants will learn about transferable skills, alternative licensure options, coaching and strength -and-conditioning roles, college and community-based positions, and pathways into related fields.

This session will also demonstrate how physical education teachers can help design a high school exercise science pathway, creating a sequence of courses that introduces students to anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, fitness, wellness, and and related careers while supporting college and career readiness

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