UCM Physical Education Club

08/17/2026

Let’s goooooooo!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Have a great year Coach Blackmon!!!

We are welcoming our new educators to the GV crew! Today, we are highlighting Miss Alexandria Blackmon, who will be joining Grain Valley High School as a physical education teacher.

"I am excited to build connections and leave a lasting impact on the students who cross my path. I love teaching students how to be active and find joy in movement. I take pride in providing a safe space for all students to learn and grow into the best version of themselves."

Welcome to GV, Alexandria! 🦅👏🏼🥳

08/17/2026

Have a great year Mr. Hernandez!!!

🏀 Meet Mr. Hernandez — our new Social Studies Teacher at JBMS! 🏀

We’re excited to welcome Mr. Hernandez to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He graduated from the University of Central Missouri after previously attending Oak Grove High School. As a first-year teacher, he gained experience through practicums across K-12 grade levels as well as student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels.

In addition to teaching, Mr. Hernandez will serve as an Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach. He is a big sports fan who enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and recently started playing golf. He also enjoys working out, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends. 🏀⚾️🏈

Mr. Hernandez is excited to begin his teaching career in Warsaw after hearing great things about the district from former teachers who have worked here. He looks forward to meeting new people, building connections, and helping students learn and become excited about learning.

Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Hernandez! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾

08/17/2026

08/15/2026

Shout out to Ucm PhysEd alum Meghan Bettis! Have a great school year!!

Meghan Bettis - East Elementary

08/11/2026

Proud of you, Kannen!!! 🙌🙌🙌

We are excited to welcome Kannen Wilson to the Bulldog family! Mr. Wilson will be teaching middle school physical education this year. Welcome to MCR1!

08/06/2026

Proud of you, KP!!!! 🙌🙌🙌

We are welcoming our new educators to the GV crew! Today, we are highlighting Miss Kaitlin Peek, who will be joining Sni-A-Bar as the physical education teacher.
"I want my classroom to be a positive and welcoming place where students feel comfortable trying new things, putting forth their best effort, and building confidence. My hope is that students develop a lifelong appreciation for physical activity and understand that staying active can be fun, rewarding, and part of a healthy lifestyle."
Welcome to GV, Kaitlin! 🦅👏🏼🥳

05/18/2026

🌟🎓 Congratulations to Ellie Brewer, recipient of the 2026 Dr. James Pilkington Major of the Year Award! Ellie’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made her a standout within the Sport and Recreation emphasis area of the UCM Physical Education program. We’re proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see the positive impact she’ll continue to make moving forward!

05/15/2026

✨🏆 ✨Congratulations to Ethan Bynum, recipient of the 2026 Dr. Dennis Docheff “Emerging Leader Award”! Ethan’s initiative, professionalism, and commitment to growth have stood out throughout his time in the UCM Physical Education program. As PE Club President for the past four years, he has consistently gone above and beyond to support fellow students and help strengthen the UCM Physical Education community! We’re proud of all he’s accomplished so far and excited to see the impact he’ll continue to make in the profession!

05/14/2026

❤️🎉 Congratulations to Lexi Blackmon, recipient of the 2026 Dr. Elois Pelton “Passion for Teaching Award”! Lexi’s enthusiasm, care for students, and positive energy were evident throughout her student teaching experience. Lexi, we’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see the positive impact you’ll make in the profession!

05/13/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Kaitlin Peek, our Dr. Louise Martin “Instructional Excellence Award” recipient! Kaitlin’s passion for teaching, ability to connect with students, and dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences truly set her apart this year. Kaitlin, we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to see the impact you’ll make in the classroom!