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From left to right: Kathy Wayward (Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year) and Ken Daley (2006 president, IAHPERD)

Kathy Hayward

Creative, dynamic, innovative, passionate and professional are a few positive adjectives that describe Kathy Hayward, elementary physical education teachers at Paul Norton School in Bettendorf, Iowa

Her classroom climate is positive and promotes active learning, as well as promoting physical fitness and an active, healthy lifestyle.

Kathy implements the national standards for physical education with integrity and enthusiasm.  Students in Kathy’s classes not only learn the fundamentals of movement concepts principles, strategies, and tactics, they learn the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that is respectful of themselves and others, as well as learn the value of physical activity.

Kathy epitomizes the ideal physical education teacher.  She’s a positive role model for students, staff, and community members.  Kathy’s high expectations and attention to truly educating kids in physical/health education has led to a healthier student population for Paul Norton school.