Committee Chairs
| Committee/Council | Chair (Board Member) | Sponsor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy Committee | Reese Ryzewski | Past President | |||
| Awards/Scholarship Committee | Steve Imel | President-Elect | |||
| Communications Committee | Lizz Ulrich | President | |||
| Conference/Events Committee | Maria Rarey | Past President | |||
| Dance Council | open | President | |||
| Finance Committee | Carole Dehaven | Past President | |||
| Fitness/Sports Recreation Council | Aaron Book | President-Elect | |||
| Grants Committee | Austin Sheckles | Past President | |||
| Health Education Council | Melanie Busch | President | |||
| Higher Education Council | Andrea McMurtry | President-Elect | |||
| Joint Projects Committee | Meg Hite | Past President | |||
| Membership Committee | President | ||||
| PE: Adapted Council | Mandy Stout | President | |||
| PE: Elementary Council | Ryan Macy | President | |||
| PE: High School Council | Nico Tigulis | President | |||
| PE: Middle School Council | Rachelle Burkhead | President-Elect | |||
| Technology Council | open | President | |||
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Advocacy Committee
Advocacy Committee
Committee Mission
Empower members to be advocates of quality health and physical education in their schools and communities.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzewski, Reese | @emery_ryzewski | Highland High School (4281) | Chair |
| Carl, Lindsay | @lncarl | Herron High School | Member |
| Machemer, Hilary | @hmachemer | Carmel Middle School (2511) | Member |
| Greathouse, Lisa | @scrschoolhealth | IU Health Bloomington Hospital | Associate |
| Staup, Tyler | @mrstaupspe | Lincoln Elementary School (2744) | Associate |
| Lonneman, Brian | @aollonneman | Dixie Bee Elementary School (8511) | Associate |
| Brooks, Cassie | @brooks01cl | Brownsburg West Middle School | Associate |
| DeHaven, Carole | @caroledehaven | Purdue University | Sponsor |
| For more information, contact: Reese Ryzewski | Last update: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: Past President | |||
Awards Committee
Awards Committee
Mission
The Awards/Scholarship committee is responsible for recognizing important contributions, achievements, and potential.
Objectives
- Maintain a robust and relevant array of recognition opportunities representing the contributions of its members.
- Identify multiple candidates for each award/scholarship.
- Support candidates through the application process.
- Select qualified recipients for each award/scholarship.
- Provide opportunities to recognize recipients of association awards and scholarships.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen D. Imel II | Chair | ||
| Cassie Brooks | Brownsburg West Middle School | ||
| Carole DeHaven | Purdue University | ||
| Lee, Myung-Ah | @myungahlee777 | Indiana State University | Member |
| For more information, contact: Stephen D. Imel II | Last updated: 3/28/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President-Elect | |||
Technology Council
Technology Council
Mission
The Council is responsible for the ongoing professional development of members who use technology in health and physical education.
Objectives
Determine the top needs of professionals in the Council’s area of expertise.
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Committee Members
| Name (Tech Ambassador) | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clegg, Bethany | @clegg_pe | Burris Laboratory School (1441) | Chair |
| Serra, Kristi | @phys_ed_teacher | Klondike Elementary School (8042) | Member |
| Cobbs, Kristy | @ | Cedar Canyon Elementary School (0095) | Associate |
| Rarey, Maria | @MariaRarey | DeKalb High School (1345) | Associate |
| Lion, Margaret | @mmlion | Indiana University-Bloomington | Member |
| Carl, Lindsay | @lncarl | Herron High School | Associate |
| Ryan Surguy | Parker and Wilbur Wright Elementary Schools | Member | |
| Elijah Scisney | @EjScisney | Robey Elementary School | Member |
For more information, contact: Clegg, Bethany
Sponsor: President
Last Updated: 2/20/2023
PE: High School Council
PE: High School Council
Vision
INSHAPE’s High School council visions a state where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.
Mission
INSHAPE’s High School council represents the interest and needs of physical educators teaching in Indiana high schools. The mission is to advance professional practice and promote health and physical education, physical activity, fitness, dance, aquatics, and sport.
Objectives
- Support membership growth/retention objectives by maintaining an engaged council.
- Become the primary source for review/updates to the Indiana state standards for high school physical education.
- Be the stimulus for creating and securing secondary physical education proposals for sessions for the annual conference.
- To promote best practices for teaching aquatics in secondary physical education with a webinar (also taking COVID practices into consideration).
- Increase the number of Aquatic teachers on the Council.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzewski, Reese | @RyzewskiP | Highland High School (4281) | Associate |
| Walters, Donita | @ | Northwestern Senior High School (2897) | Member |
| Rarey, Maria | @MariaRarey | DeKalb High School (1345) | Associate |
| Carl, Lindsay | @lncarl | Herron High School | Associate |
| DeHaven, Carole | @caroledehaven | Purdue University | Associate |
| Schultheiss, Patrick | @tlswimdive | Wea Ridge Elementary School (8021) | Member |
| For more information, contact: Reese Ryzewski | Last Updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
PE: Middle School Council
PE: Middle School Council
Vision
INSHAPE’s Middle School council visions a state where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.
Mission
INSHAPE’s Middle School council represents the interest and needs of physical educators teaching in Indiana middle schools. The mission is to advance professional practice and promote health and physical education, physical activity, fitness, dance, and sport.
Objectives
- Support membership growth/retention objectives by maintaining an engaged council representing all nine Indiana districts.
- Become the primary source for review/updates to the Indiana state standards for middle school physical education.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkhead, Rachelle | Connersville Middle School (1895) | Chair | |
| Tigulis, Nico | @nttigulis | Heritage High School | Member |
| For more information, contact: Rachelle Burkhead | last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President-Elect | |||
PE: Elementary School Council
Elementary Council
Mission
The Council is responsible for the ongoing professional development of members who are involved in physical education in elementary schools.
Objectives
- Determine the top needs of professionals in the Council’s area of expertise.
- Develop an annual professional development plan.
- Plan programming for the state conference. Solicit presenters and ensure presentation proposals are submitted on time.
- Plan and implement professional development opportunities outside of the state conference as appropriate.
- Contribute articles for publication in Association communications.
- Maintain a current and robust set of professional development resources on the Council’s dedicated page on the Association’s web site.
- Nominate a slate of award candidates in the Council’s area of expertise.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role (term ends) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawn, Molly | @@molly_crawn33 | Lost Creek Elementary School (8549) | Chair (Current) |
| Tennessen, Daniel | @bigtennphysed | ||
| Bornino, Andrea | @ab_nino | Glen Acres Elementary School (8091) | Member (Current) |
| Dow, Kathryn | @dow_physed | Hamilton Heights Elementary School (2478) | Member (Current) |
| Macy, Ryan | @inpemacy | Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch (3477) | Member (Current) |
| Stout, Mandy | @hes_physed | Haverhill Elementary School (0068) | Associate (Current) |
| Yoder, Kyle | @dcscelempe | North Elementary School (2721) | Associate (Current) |
| Ryle, Luke | Hinkle Creek Elementary School | Chair | |
| Bartolacci, Andrew | George Julian School 57- IPS Schools | ||
| Crawn, Aaron | |||
| Brown, Amy | Noble Crossing Elementary | ||
| For more information, contact: Molly Crawn | last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
PE: Adapted Council
PE: Adapted Council
Mission
The Council is responsible for the ongoing professional development of members who are involved in adapted physical education.
Objectives
- Determine the top needs of professionals in the Council’s area of expertise.
- Develop an annual professional development plan.
- Plan programming for the state conference. Solicit presenters and ensure presentation proposals are submitted on time.
- Plan and implement professional development opportunities outside of the state conference as appropriate.
- Contribute articles for publication in Association communications.
- Maintain a current and robust set of professional development resources on the Council’s dedicated page on the Association’s web site.
- Nominate a slate of award candidates in the Council’s area of expertise.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stout, Mandy | @hes_physed | Haverhill Elementary School (0068) | Chair |
| Tigulis, Nico | @nttigulis | Heritage High School | Member |
| Hazelett, Donna | @dohaze | Woodside Middle School (0067) | Member |
| Clegg, Bethany | @clegg_pe | Burris Laboratory School (1441) | Member |
| Amy Oliver | IUPUI | Member | |
| For more information, contact: Mandy Stout | Last Updated: 8/21/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
Membership Committee
Membership Committee
Mission
The Membership Committee is responsible for the oversight of membership strategies and implementation.
Objectives
- Establish annual membership goals for the association.
- Annually review membership categories and prices. Recommend changes to membership categories and prices as necessary for approval by the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the creation and execution of membership campaigns to retain and grow membership.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role (membership) |
|---|---|---|---|
| For more information, contact: Lizz Ulrich | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
Joint Projects Committee
Joint Projects Committee
Mission
The Committee is responsible for the ongoing educational/fundraising programs.
Objectives
- Review and update joint project policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Develop the association’s fundraising annual plan.
- Identify and implement programs with partners to promote each group’s educational/fitness efforts.
- Conduct or facilitate information/training sessions for prospective event coordinators.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hite, Meg | Hamilton Heights Elementary School (2478) | Chair | |
| Bornino, Andrea | @ab_nino | Glen Acres Elementary School (8091) | Associate |
| For more information, contact: Meg Hite | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: Past President | |||
Higher Education Committee
Higher Education Committee
Mission
The Higher Education Committee is responsible for representing the interests, programs, and missions of Indiana’s higher education institutions to the Association.
- Represents the interests and priorities of all Indiana institutions of higher education.
- Creates opportunities for association members of higher education to network and collaborate.
- Provides information on association related programs at each Indiana institution of higher education.
Objectives
- Maintain a robust council with representation from all Indiana colleges and universities with INSHAPE related degree programs.
- Curate and maintain a directory of all INSHAPE related degree programs to be used by high school career advisors, college-bound students, K-12 administrators, and INSHAPE members.
- Engage pre-service teachers and related college students in the benefits of INSHAPE membership towards the goal of membership continuity after graduation.
- Provide programs, resources, and mentorship for recent graduates to increase teacher retention.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntoon, Ann | @amtoonie | Indiana University-Bloomington | Member |
| For more information, contact: Cassie Brooks | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President-Elect | |||
Health Education Council
Health Education Council
Mission
The Council is responsible for the ongoing professional development of members who are involved in health education.
Objectives
- Determine the top needs of professionals in the Council’s area of expertise.
- Develop an annual professional development plan.
- Plan programming for the state conference. Solicit presenters and ensure presentation proposals are submitted on time.
- Plan and implement professional development opportunities outside of the state conference as appropriate.
- Contribute articles for publication in Association communications.
- Maintain a current and robust set of professional development resources on the Council’s dedicated page on the Association’s web site.
- Nominate a slate of award candidates in the Council’s area of expertise.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busch, Melanie | North Side High School (0101) | Chair | |
| Sonsini, Tony | @tson622 | Richmond High School (8993) | Member |
| Rarey, Maria | @MariaRarey | DeKalb High School (1345) | Associate |
| Brooks, Cassie | @brooks01cl | Brownsburg West Middle School (2713) | Associate |
| Carl, Lindsay | @lncarl | Franklin Central High School | Associate |
| Berju, Jennifer | @mrsb_wellness | Creekside Middle School (2520) | Member |
| DeHaven, Gary | Retired | Associate | |
| Stento, Kim | @kstento | Chesterton Middle School (6930) | Associate |
| Bach, Svea | @fuelupsouthport | Southport Middle School (5315) | |
| Crowe, Elizabeth | Creekside Middle SChool (2520) | ||
| Ginder, James | @j_ginder | Hamilton County Health Dept | |
| Hemmerich, Sarah | Kokomo High School (3013) | ||
| Richter, Haley | Fall Creek Junior High (2486-) | ||
| For more information, contact: Melanie Busch | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
Grants Committee
Grants Committee
Mission
The Grants Committee is responsible for the evaluation and selection of grant proposals as well as the on-going evaluation and reporting of funded grant projects.
Objectives
- Establish and regularly review the association’s grant programs.
- Promote the availability, requirements and application process for grants to the association membership.
- Award grants based on established criteria.
- Monitor and report on grant results.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Sheckles | Chair | ||
| JM Verbich | Chesterton School Corporation | Associate | |
| A. Bornino | Klondike Elementary School | Associate | |
| L. Greathouse | Associate | ||
| For more information, contact: Austin Sheckles | Last updated: 4/26/2024 | ||
| Sponsor: Past President | |||
Young Professionals
Young Professionals
Mission
The Council of Young Professionals determine, plan, and implement programs to foster professional development for all student members.
Objectives
- Serve as the voice for student members to the INSHAPE Board of Directors.
- Develop an annual plan of association programs to address the specific needs of student members.
- Encourage post-graduate membership.
- Plan student specific programming for the state conference and leadership conference.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rash, Chris | Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis | Advisor | |
| For more information, contact: Chris Rash | Updated: 3/28/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President-Elect | |||
Fitness/Sports Council
Fitness/Sports Council
Vision
INSHAPE’s Fitness/Sports/Recreation council visions a state where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.
Mission
Our primary mission is provide high quality education of safe and modern fitness and sport programs.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book, Aaron | Tindley Genesis Academy | Chair | |
| Yoder, Kyle | Danville North Elementary | Member | |
| Hermanson, Kylie | Central Noble High School | Member | |
| Hart, Kelli | Riverside Jr High | Member | |
| Jacobs, Sammy | Phalen Academy | Member | |
| For more information, contact: Aaron Book | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President-Elect | |||
Dance Council
Dance Council
Mission
The Council is responsible for the ongoing professional development of members who are involved in dance programs and dance curriculum.
Objectives
- Determine the top needs of professionals in the Council’s area of expertise.
- Develop an annual professional development plan.
- Plan programming for the state conference. Solicit presenters and ensure presentation proposals are submitted on time.
- Plan and implement professional development opportunities outside of the state conference as appropriate.
- Contribute articles for publication in Association communications.
- Maintain a current and robust set of professional development resources on the Council’s dedicated page on the Association’s web site.
- Nominate a slate of award candidates in the Council’s area of expertise.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan, Lauren | @laurryan_ | Franklin College – Franklin, IN | Chair |
| Haggard, LeAnn | Retired | Member | |
| Crisler, Madison | IUPUI | Member | |
| Sanders, Gary | Retired | Member | |
| Swinford, Rachel | @rock_e_top | IUPUI | Member |
| For more information, contact: Lauren Ryan | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
Communications Committee
Communications Committee
Mission
The Communications Committee is responsible for the oversight of the development and execution of all communication plans.
Objectives
- Establish annual communication goals for the association.
- Create and execute communications campaigns to retain and grow membership.
- Develop written marketing policies and procedures that have a positive impact on the Association.
- Manage the public relations and marketing initiatives of the Association.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, Alyssa | @alyjaxn | Eagle Elementary, Zionsville | Chair |
| Staup, Tyler | @mrstaupspe | Lincoln Elementary School (2744) | |
| For more information, contact: Alyssa Jackson | Last updated: 2/20/2023 | ||
| Sponsor: President | |||
Conference Committee
Conference Committee
Mission
The Conference Committee is responsible for planning and implementing all events including the annual state conference.
Objectives
- Develop and manage a conference planning timeline.
- Ensure that an adequate number of quality proposals are submitted by spring deadline of each year.
- Establish the conference program on or before the end of the fiscal year.
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Committee Members
| Name | Twitter Handle | Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rarey, Maria | @MariaRarey | Dekalb Central High School | Chair |
| Crawn, Molly | @molly_crawn33 | Lost Creek Elementary School (8549) | Associate |
| Haggard, LeAnn | North Central High School (5451) | Member | |
| Crisler, Keith | McCutcheon High School | Associate | |
| Ulrich, Lizz | East Tipp Middle School | Associate | |
| Lion, Margaret | Associate | ||
| Yoder, Kyle | Danville North Elementary | Associate | |
| Lisa, Ford | Eagle Elementary School (0514) | Associate | |
| For more information, contact: Maria Rarey | Last updated: 2/28/2025 | ||
| Sponsor: Past President | |||