by Clancy Seymour | Mar 27, 2024 | Staff
The Canisius Physical and Health Education/Teacher Education (P/HETE) program visited Buffalo Public School (BPS) No. 17 on March 19 and March 26.
Teacher candidates from Dr. Clancy Seymour’s Assessment in Physical Education (PED 371/PEG 571) course collaborated with Marianna Cecchini (Principal), Tricia Vezina (PE teacher) and Canisius P/HETE alumnus Phil Smith (PE teacher) ’13, M.S ’17, to conduct practice assessments with K-4th grade physical education students.
Overall, the K-4 students were treated to an enjoyable experience while immersing nearly 50 P/HETE majors in an authentic educational setting.
The collaboration itself continues to cultivate local BPS partnerships with the Canisius P/HETE program and provides teacher candidates the opportunity to analyze student learning outcome data as part of an evidence-driven approach to pedagogy.
Submitted by: Dr. Clancy M. Seymour, Associate Professor | Director of Health, Physical Education, & Sport Pedagogy, Teacher Education and Leadership
by Clancy Seymour | Nov 29, 2023 | Staff
Students and faculty from the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (P/HETE) program attended the 85th annual New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) conference from Thursday, November 16 – Saturday, November 18 in Verona, NY.
Current teacher candidates Katie Gawronski and Jacob Lewis along with Meg Willson MS ‘23 were honored as P/HETE Major Award Winners during the Amazing Persons Ceremony on Thursday, November 16. Two undergraduate students and one graduate student are given this award for outstanding performance relevant to his or her preparation for the health, physical education, recreation or dance professions.
Dr. Greg Reeds, PhD
Additionally, four noteworthy professionals received awards for their efforts in K-12 health and physical education. John Strong, Lori Bifarella and Dr. Greg Reeds (pictured above) all took home Amazing Person honors. John Strong and his wife, Kelly, are both alums of Canisius P/HETE and former student athletes. Their son, Jackson, is following in their footsteps as a current student in the P/HETE program while also a standout on the men’s baseball team. Lori Bifarella serves as a student-teaching university supervisor while Dr. Reeds is an emeritus faculty member and long heralded professor at Canisius. Not to be outdone, Kevin Yarnell,who also serves as a student-teaching university supervisor for the P/HETE program, received statewide distinction as NYS AHPERD’s Joy of Effort Award winner.
Submitted by: Dr. Clancy M. Seymour, Associate Professor | Director of Health, Physical Education, & Sport Pedagogy, Teacher Education and Leadership
by Clancy Seymour | Mar 10, 2023 | Faculty
The physical and health education/teacher education program (P/HETE) hosted the annual conference for the Western Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) on Tuesday, March 7 at the Koessler Athletic Center. With more than 75 health and physical education professionals from the Western New York area, this marks the tenth year that the Canisius P/HETE program has hosted the conference.
Emeritus Professor. Dr. Greg Reeds and his better half—adjunct professor Ms. Nancy Reeds co-presented a session entitled “Student Teaching – What to expect as a future professional and mentor teacher“. A special thanks to Dr. Greg Reeds (emeritus); Pat Clarke, director of athletic facilities; Nick Stenzel, Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities; Hayden Harrington, graduate assistant Department of Kinesiology; Carey MacCormick, Director of Catering; and the many P/HETE majors on hand for their efforts to make this conference so successful.
Submitted by: Clancy Seymour, Associate Professor | Director of Health, Physical Education, & Sport Pedagogy, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership
by Clancy Seymour | Nov 30, 2022 | Faculty
Students and faculty from the Physical and Health Education/Teacher Education (P/HETE) program attended the 84th annual New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) conference from Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19 in Verona, NY. Current teacher candidates Shane Rende and Jesse Pfeiffer along with Darcy Mitchell MS ‘22 were honored as P/HETE Major Award Winners during the Amazing Persons Ceremony on Thursday, November 17. The award is given to two undergraduate and one graduate student for outstanding performance relevant to his or her preparation for the profession in the areas of health, physical education, recreation or dance.
Additionally, three noteworthy professionals received awards for their efforts in K-12 health and physical education.
Brandi Pettit ’15 (pictured, left) and Kevin Yarnell (pictured, right) took home Amazing Person honors while Lorie Bifarella (pictured,below) received statewide distinction as NYS AHPERD’s Professional of the Year. Both Yarnell and Bifarella serve as student-teaching supervisor instructors for the college.
The Western Zone Chapter of the association and the Canisius College P/HETE program collaborated once again for the annual social for zone members, current teacher candidates and former alumni of the college. A special thanks to Lauren Kicak, associate director of graduate admissions, for her co-sponsorship of the event.
Finally, Clancy Seymour, EdD, associate professor and director of health, physical education and sport pedagogy in the Teacher Education and Leadership Department, presented on several occasions culminating with Historical Perspectives in Physical Education: Then and Now at the 16th Annual Dr. Ron Feingold Lecture Series. Dr. Seymour was also bestowed NYS AHPERD’s customary Past President Jacket for his efforts as President of the Association over the past four years.
Submitted by: Clancy Seymour, EdD, associate professor and director of health, physical education, and sport pedagogy, Teacher Education and Leadership Department
Submitted by: Clancy Seymour, EdD, associate professor and director of health, physical education, and sport pedagogy, Teacher Education and Leadership Department
by Clancy Seymour | Mar 21, 2022 | Faculty
The physical and health education/teacher education program (P/HETE) hosted the annual conference for the Western Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) on Tuesday, March 15 at the Koessler Athletic Center. With more than 80 health and physical education professionals from the Western New York area, this marks the ninth year that the Canisius P/HETE program has hosted the conference.
Presenters and sponsors included Buffalo Curling and West Side Rowing Clubs, G&G Fitness, Runners Roost, and many local health and physical education professionals. Associate Professors of Teacher Education and Leadership, Drs. Jeff Lindauer and Clancy Seymour co-presented a session with P/HETE alum and Buffalo Public School health and physical educator Mr. Michael Ertel, entitled “The Tactical Games Model: Research and Best Practices“.
A special thanks to Dr. Greg Reeds (emeritus); Julie Marzolf, administrative associate for school of education; Pat Clarke, director of athletic facilities; Aaron Chambers, graduate assistant; Teacher Education and Leadership; Carey MacCormick, catering services, Chartwells; Matt Kochan, access services coordinator, Library; Scott Clarke, director, User Services; and the many P/HETE majors on hand for their efforts to make this conference so successful.
Submitted by: Dr. Clancy M. Seymour, associate professor and Director of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Pedagogy
