Ms. Sharon Cradic

Ms. Sharon Cradic

Welcome to Physical Education!

cradicsj@etsu.edu

Hello Students,

Here are a few resources related to physical education that you may like:

• Keeping yourself and your family fit in the era of social distancing
• 8 tips
•  for staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Online Physical Education Network: Tools For Creating an Active Home
• USDA's Choose My Plate -- Building Healthy Eating Habits & Lifestyle
• US Department of Health & Human Services -- President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
• Gym Calendar

Click the links below for more information

• Curriculum Vitae

  2011 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year

  American Heart Association
  Top Fundraiser for Washington County

  Congratulations Ms. Cradic, for publishing an article in the March/April 2010 issue of Strategies, A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, titled, Establishing a Before School Activity Program

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  EDUCATION

  Masters of Education, Elementary Education, August 1998, Milligan College, Johnson City TN

  Masters of Education, Physical Education/Exercise Physiology, August 1994, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN

  Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, May 1992, Lander College, Greenwood SC

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  Physical Education Instructor- University School, East Tennessee State University

  Johnson City, TN, July 2002 - Present

  Physical Education Instructor in a year round laboratory school.  Responsibilities include development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in kindergarten thru eighth grade classrooms,  Mentoring of approximately 50 pre-service physical education students and student teachers each year,  Research and presentation of work at local, regional and national conferences.  

  Coaching Responsibilities:

  2010 Present - Girls on the Run Coach and Site Liaison

  2009 2007 - Head Middle Cross Country Coach (2008 State Champions)

  2009 2007 - Assistant High School Cross Country Coach (2007 & 2008 Girls State Champions)

    (2008 Boys State Champions)

  2004 2002 Head Track and Field Coach

  Adjunct Faculty East Tennessee State University, College of Education, Johnson City, TN,

  2004 Present

  Teach physical education and exercise science classes at a college level.  Courses include Teaching through Aerobic Fitness (3080); and Teaching Rhythm and Gymnastics (3085).

  Wellness/Physical Education Instructor David Crockett High School, Washington County School

  System, Jonesbourgh TN, 1998 - 2002

  Designed and implemented appropriate health and physical education curriculum based on the Tennessee Standards for high school students. 

  Head High School Volleyball Coach

  5th Grade Classroom Instructor (Internship) West View Elementary School, Washington County School System, Limestone TN, 1996 1998.

  5th grade classroom teacher for one year (1997 -1998), Taught Title One Math and 6th & 8th grade math (1996 1998).

  LICENSURE

  Tennessee Teaching License, Elementary Education 1-8

  Tennessee Teaching License, Physical Education K-12

  
  Additional Certifications & Specialized Training

  Take 10, Facilitator, 2008

  Responsive Classroom Training Institute, 2004, 2008

  Brain Gym Training Institute, 2007

  CPR/AED Training

  SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  Mozen, D., Cradic, S., & Lehwald, H., (2010, March/April).  Establishing a Before School Activity Program, Strategies, A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, pp 24 -26.

  Cradic, S., (2008). Physical Activity in the Classroom.  A video for the Tennessee State Department of Education.

  Cradic, S., Bozeman, T., Brotherton, S., Carringer, S., Fair, J., Krueckeberg, C., Matney, L., Stinson, J., & Scott, J. (2007).  Tennessee Physical Activity Handbook Pre K 12. A Manual for Tennessee State Department of Education, Coordinated School Health and TAHPERD.

  PRESENTATIONS

  Mozen, D., Cradic, S., & Lehwald, H., (2010, March/April).  Establishing a Before School Activity Program, Strategies, A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, pp 24 -26.

  Cradic, S., (2008). Physical Activity in the Classroom.  A video for the Tennessee State Department of Education.

  Cradic, S., Bozeman, T., Brotherton, S., Carringer, S., Fair, J., Krueckeberg, C., Matney, L., Stinson, J., & Scott, J. (2007).  Tennessee Physical Activity Handbook Pre K 12. A Manual for Tennessee State Department of Education, Coordinated School Health and TAHPERD.

  GRANTS AND FUNDED ACTIVITY

  Cradic, S., (2010).  Creating Professional Learning Communities. TAHPERD Talks. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Nashville, TN, $600.

  Cradic, S., & Mozen, D. (2007).  Integrating Core Academics with Movement-Based Learning.  Deans Grant.  Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, $750.

  Cradic, S., (2007). Adding Academics into the Physical Education Classroom. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, TN, $500.

  Cradic, S., & Mozen, D. (2006).  Technology in the Physical Education Classroom. Deans Grant.  Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, $500.

  Cradic, S., (2006).  Dance Dance Revolution in the Physical Education Classroom.  Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Nashville, TN, $500

  Cradic, S., (2005).  Adding Instant Pulse Heart Rate Monitors to Physical Education Program. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, TN, $300

  Cradic, S., (2004).  Walk America A Pedometer Program for Elementary and Middle School Students. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, TN, $300

  ACTION RESEARCH

  Goal Setting Fitness Walk/Run in Elementary and Middle School Physical Education 2004 - 2009

  PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD)

  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

  National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

  American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)

   

  LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES

  Growth Measure Committee Tennessee State Department of Education, 2010 - Present

  TAHPERD Committee/Board Member, 2003 - Present

  Physical Education Taskforce chair

  Advocacy Committee Member

  Joint Projects State Representative

  Convention Planning Committee

  SDAAHPERD Committee Member, 2009 -2011

  Joint Project Chair

  ETSU KLSS Admission Boards Member Physical Education, 2002 - Present

  Mentor Teacher for Student Teachers, 2002 - Present

  University School - Professional Learning Committee Building and Facility, 2009 - Present

  University School   Social Committee, 2007 - Present

  Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council Assistant Leader, 2009 - Present

  Take 10 Trained Facilitator, 2009 Present

  ETSU EDFN 2100 Field Placement Mentor, 2009 - Present

  TAHPERD Conference   Yearly Attendee, 2002 - Present

  SDAAHPERD Conference Yearly Attendee, 2002 Present

  TAHPERD Leadership Development Conference Yearly Attendee, 2005 - Present

  ETSU - KLSS Physical Education Methods Collaboration, 2005 - Present

  American Heart Association Implemented Yearly Jump for Heart Event, 2002 - Present

  American Heart Association Implemented Yearly Hoops for Heart Event, 2003 - Present

  Johnson City Parks and Recreation Softball Coach, 2003 - 2010

  Tennessee State Standard Revision for Middle School Physical Education Chair, 2008

  Czech Republic   Sports Camp Leader, 2008

  University School Search Committee (Physical Education/Wellness) Chair, 2009

  Growing Healthy Workshop Attendee, 2005 -2008

  ETSU Wellness Committee- Faculty Representative, 2003 - 2007

  University School   Search Committee (Physical Education/Wellness) Chair, 2007

  Michigan Model for Health Training Attendee, 2008

  Love and Logic Workshop Attendee, 2008

  Spark Workshop Attendee, 2008

  Brain Gym Workshop Attendee, 2007

  Early Childhood Conference Attendee, 2007 - 2008

  University School   Search Committee (1st grade), 2005

  University School   Search Committee (6th grade), 2004

  First United Methodist Church Childrens Council Chair, 2009 - Present

  AWARDS

  University School Teacher of the Year Award (Middle), Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, 2008 2009

  Outstanding Faculty Award for Collaboration, Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, 2006 - 2007

  Nominated for Tennessee Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, TAHPERD, 2005   2006

  Outstanding Faculty Award for Collaboration, Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, East Tennessee State University, 2004 - 2003

• Schedule

  8:00 – 9:00 - Middle School

  9:03 – 9:30 - 1^st grade

  9:50 – 10:20 - 2^nd grade

  10:30 – 11:00 - 3^rd grade

  11:30 – 12:00 - K Kids

  12:05 – 12:30 - Middle School

  12:30 – 1:30 - Planning

  1:35 – 2:05 - 4^th grade

  2:20 – 2:50 - 5^th grade

• Climbing Wall

  Climbing Wall Unit - This takes strength, balance and coordination to move across.

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• Volleyball

  Volleyball Unit - Middle School students working on the skill of forearm passing.

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• Bowling

  4th Grade Bowling Unit

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• MS Volleyball

  MS Volleyball Unit

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• Volleyball Soccer

  Volleyball Soccer Unit

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• Tumbling

  Tumbling Unit

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• Yoga - Fitness Unit

  Yoga Unit

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