As a new teacher in a low income/high poverty school district, I am striving to give my students the fun P.E. class they deserve. Despite the challenges teachers and students face, I want to make my gym class a place to not only have fun, but also to learn.

My students always want to be moving but struggle with the lack of equipment at our high-needs school.

Students are also yearning to be creative and show their personality, but that can be difficult when there are so many other challenges in and outside of the classroom that occupy their minds.

Physical Education teachers are expected to have a fun classroom with everyone active, and this type of classroom is exactly what my students deserve. Students deserve the means to develop fitness skills to become life long movers, while also encouraging team work, wellness, and responsibility.