I knew entering high school that I wanted to be a teacher, and more specifically a Kindergarten teacher. By the end of my Freshman year, however, I was set on becoming a Physical Educator. The reason for my path change was my P.E.teacher and coach, Debbie Mache.
I came to high school from a very small K-8 school in which my graduating class was 16 students. Our P.E. program was very "roll-out-the-ball," and I had no idea of what quality P.E. looked like or could be. During my high school experience, I was so impressed with what "real" quality P.E. looked like, and I was hooked! P.E. was my favorite subject, and the curriculum that Mrs. Mache presented to us was rigorous, fun, and educational. Later, Mrs. Mache was my varsity field hockey coach. She inspired me to work my hardest and to be the best version of myself. Because of Mrs. Mache and other coaches, I became inspired to coach, and now coach field hockey and track and field.
Mrs. Mache and I are still close. We have dinner every once in a while, and she attended my wedding and baby shower. Ironically enough, Mrs. Mache retired two years ago, and I accepted her position following interviews. I have been so fortunate to have had great educators throughout my education.
I came to high school from a very small K-8 school in which my graduating class was 16 students. Our P.E. program was very "roll-out-the-ball," and I had no idea of what quality P.E. looked like or could be. During my high school experience, I was so impressed with what "real" quality P.E. looked like, and I was hooked! P.E. was my favorite subject, and the curriculum that Mrs. Mache presented to us was rigorous, fun, and educational. Later, Mrs. Mache was my varsity field hockey coach. She inspired me to work my hardest and to be the best version of myself. Because of Mrs. Mache and other coaches, I became inspired to coach, and now coach field hockey and track and field.
Mrs. Mache and I are still close. We have dinner every once in a while, and she attended my wedding and baby shower. Ironically enough, Mrs. Mache retired two years ago, and I accepted her position following interviews. I have been so fortunate to have had great educators throughout my education.