ETR/HealthSmart and OPEN/US Games Announce New Sponsorship for State Teacher of the Year Program
Scotts Valley, CA — In a landmark partnership, ETR/HealthSmart and OPEN/US Games are proud to announce their new sponsorship of the prestigious State Teacher of the Year program. This collaboration is set to support state health and physical education associations and enrich the state programs by providing additional resources and recognition for the exceptional educators who are shaping the future of education in the United States.
“The partnership between ETR/HealthSmart and OPEN/US Games is built on a shared vision of promoting health education and physical education programs together. This sponsorship is more than just a gesture of support; it's a commitment to the advancement of health and physical education across the country,” said Dr. Vignetta Charles, CEO of ETR.
“It’s our responsibility to continue celebrating great teaching and passionate health and physical educators. This new partnership with ETR/HealthSmart allows us to continue this tradition with additional benefits and resources for teachers who have proven that they can change the lives of students for the better. Our hope is that this program will continue to inspire the next generation for exceptional teachers for years to come,” said Aaron Hart, Executive Director of OPEN.
"This partnership acknowledges the importance of the state organizations and educators who make the Teacher of the Year program a success. The enthusiasm and dedication of these professionals are what drive the program forward. With this new sponsorship, ETR/HealthSmart and OPEN/US Games look forward to a continued partnership that celebrates excellence in teaching and fosters a healthier future for all,” said Jamie Sparks, Past President of SHAPE America and School Health Product Manager at ETR.
The Teacher of the Year program has a long history, and this partnership will further the impact in the educational community. This year, Teacher of the Year awards will be recognized at many conferences, including:
July 7-9: Kentucky SHAPE Conference
October 7-8: Oklahoma Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (APHERD) Conference
October 18-19: SHAPE WA Annual Conference
October 23-25: Wisconsin Health and Physical Education Conference
Oct 27-29: Tennessee AHPERD Conference
November 3-5: Maine AHPERD Conference
November 4-5: SHAPE Nebraska Conference
November 6-7: Arizona Health and Physical Education Conference
November 6-8: Louisiana AHPERD Convention
November 7-8: SHAPE Arkansas Conference
November 7-8: Indiana SHAPE Conference
November 7-8: Kansas AHPERD
November 7-8: SHAPE Pennsylvania Conference
November 7-8- SHAPE South Dakota Conference
November 8-10: Virginia AHPERD Conference
November 10-12: Georgia AHPERD Conference
November 14-17: Missouri SHAPE Conference
November 17-29: Alabama AHPERD Conference
November 21-22: Connecticut AHPERD Conference
November 21-22: New Hampshire AHPERD Conference
November 22-24: South Carolina AHPERD Conference
December 4-6: North Carolina SHAPE Conference
January 22-25: CAPHERD Annual Conference 2025
February 24-25: New Jersey AHPERD Conference
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