Award Winning P.E. Teacher: "Meet students where they are"

Award Winning P.E. Teacher: "Meet students where they are"

April 24, 2026 · 39 min · Season 1 · Episode 33

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Tom Gelardi discusses effective physical education instruction and classroom management strategies.

Send us Fan Mail A well-run gym doesn’t happen by luck. I’m joined by Tom Gelardi, a nationally recognized elementary physical education teacher in New York City, to talk about what strong PE instruction really looks like day to day. We get into the practical challenges every PE teacher faces: big classes, limited space, nonstop movement, and the kind of behavior issues that can derail a lesson fast. Tom breaks down why preparation is the first classroom management strategy, how he sets expec...

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