The Robert W. Moore Summer Institute is an annual professional development event hosted by GAHPERD and the Metro District.
The 2019 Robert W. Moore Summer Institute was at the Convocation Center on the campus of Kennesaw State University on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14.
Featured Presenters
Provided by OPEN and US Games!
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Ami Gibson is an energetic, grassroots physical educator who has over 10 years of exemplary teaching experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels. In 2017, she was honored with the Ambroze “Braz” Brazelton Heart and Mind Award at the National PE Institute in Asheville, NC. More recently, Ami became an OPEN National Trainer, and is enjoying sharing her passion of physical education with fellow teachers. She knows the importance of challenging the mind and body through movement, which is why she created her own business, entitled KAM (Krazy About Movement).
Stephanie Dickson has over 21 years of teaching experience in all K-12 levels. Stephanie currently is the K-12 Instructional Coach for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, serving 43 schools and over 23,000 students. She serves as Chairperson on several Kansas City area committees focusing on health and wellness for underserved students. She also serves on the Kansas AHPERD board as the Chair for Legislative/Advocacy Committee and is an OPEN National Trainer. |
Who was Robert W. Moore?
Robert W. “Bob” Moore was a professional who dedicated his life to the improvement of health, well-being, and physical activity for children, youth, and adults. He provided outstanding leadership in the areas of health, and physical education at the state, district and national levels for over 30 years, and served as a mentor and positive role model for innumerable students, teachers, parents and professional colleagues.
He received many awards for his service to his profession and community including a Commendation from President Bill Clinton and a Proclamation from the Governor of Georgia. Other service awards were presented to him by the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Bob was also president of his Georgia Phi Delta Kappa Chapter, an honorary educational fraternity.
In addition to his many educational accomplishments, Bob was a marathon finisher, a 100 mile walk finisher, and a Masters National Decathlon Champion. He exemplified quality health and physical education through both his personal and professional lives and made a lasting impact with the facilities he developed, the programs he created and the people whose lives he touched.
Bio courtesy of Mike Tenoschok
He received many awards for his service to his profession and community including a Commendation from President Bill Clinton and a Proclamation from the Governor of Georgia. Other service awards were presented to him by the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Georgia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Bob was also president of his Georgia Phi Delta Kappa Chapter, an honorary educational fraternity.
In addition to his many educational accomplishments, Bob was a marathon finisher, a 100 mile walk finisher, and a Masters National Decathlon Champion. He exemplified quality health and physical education through both his personal and professional lives and made a lasting impact with the facilities he developed, the programs he created and the people whose lives he touched.
Bio courtesy of Mike Tenoschok