Summary: During this episode of the SHAPE America Podcast Matt, Stephanie, and Collin introduce a new podcast series named “Building Health and Physical Education Dynasties”. These podcasts will spotlight professionals within our field that have built a program from the ground up, culminating in very successful health and physical education careers. First up, Tim McCord. Tim was a physical educator in the Titusville (PA) for 34 years. During the latter part of his career Tim visited Naperville Illinois, and it changed his professional career forever. Tim's physical education program in Titusville has been featured in multiple print media as well as in Dr. John Ratey’s book "SPARK". Enjoy, as Tim discuss his career journey. Guest: *Tim McCord - Tim was a physical educator in the Titusville (PA) Area School District for 34 years. He served as the school district’s Health and Physical Education Department Chair as well as the Director of the PE4life Academy Training Center in Titusville. PSAHPERD awarded Mr. McCord the Health Educator of the Year in 2003 and Coach of the Year in 2012. He was also a 2007 President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Community Leadership Award Winner. Along with numerous presentations made around the country, Mr. McCord also had the honor of providing testimony before the US Congress in February of 2004. Mr. McCord is a member of SHAPE America and PSAHPERD. He is a past member of the Public Relations Committee for NASPE.
