Defining Moments in my Education

Picking the apples off the first tree I planted as a young child.

Core Educational Beliefs

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Prior Experience

Planting various fruits across the nation.

Why I am Committed to Amphi

I love the environment. The people really make this place a great place. If there were no people, I would not be here.

Hobbies and Interests

Whale watching.

Classes:

Weight Training and Conditioning

Team Sports

Aquatics/Team Sports

Contact:

Phone Number: (520) 696-5527

Email: daranda@amphi.com

Education

B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, University of Arizona 1991

M.A. Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University 1999

Prior Experience

Amphi Middle School (1991-1999)

Physical Education Teacher

Health Education Teacher

Amphi High School (1999-current)

Physical Education Teacher

Defining Moment in my Education

When I was about to begin high school, a coach called me up and said I was on his cross country team. I had not signed up but said "OK" not knowing what I was getting myself into. He trained, supported, and encouraged me throughout high school in cross country, track, and life. I spent all my time with my friends on the team throughout high school and made great lasting friendships. I began high school with a history of struggling in my classes and getting into trouble regularly. I ended high school a radically different person: doing well in school, having really good friends, and an athletic scholarship to college. My coach was a significant part of my transformation and I hope to influence my students for the better as well.

Core Educational Beliefs

Every student should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education.

Components of a High-quality Physical Education Program:

Opportunity to Learn

Meaningful Content

Appropriate Instruction

Student and Program Assessment

Quality physical education programs help all students develop:

Health-related fitness

Physical competence

Cognitive understanding

Positive attitudes about physical activity

...So that they can adopt healthy and physically active lifestyles.

 Hobbies and Interests

Investing time with my family and my church

Fitness

Reading

Board Games