Coach NAME: Tom Watkins SCHOOL: Paradise Education Center CLASS: Physical Education K - 5 SCHOOL PHONE: 623-546-7283 ex 7283 email: [email protected]
I am starting my 21th year, here at PEC, and my 44st as a teacher. I still love being a part of educating our future generation. I consider it a honor and privilege to be here at PEC and trusted by you to work with your children. My mission as a physical education teacher is to provide a fun, positive and safe environment for you child(ren), while teaching what health fitness is, how to get there and how to stay there. I want to be an living example of being healthy, active and enthusiastic about living life to it's fullest. Since mankind is a combination of the Body, which does the physical work. The Mind, which does the mental/rational thinking. And the Spirit, which is the will/desire/emotional energy needed to accomplish and find meaning to life. I want to communicate to the children that it is important to maintain balance in all these areas so we can be well-rounded. Think of it as the spokes on your bicycle wheel, a round wheel makes for a smooth ride so all the spokes must be the same length! As you grow make sure you are growing in all areas of life! That will provide the inner strength for meeting the challenges of life to keep going(rolling). I have had my challenges in my life and I'm sure more will come, but I will tell you that the things I learned while playing team sports, the hard work of skill development and conditioning, the working with others to achieve team goals and the determination to keep going, in spite of the emotional highs and lows of winning and losing. All these and more have helped me succeed in my work, my marriage (44 yrs) and in my relationships with others and with God who is my foundation and strength. I look forward to meeting and serving you and your children as we grow forward in life!