Mesa Public Schools Elementary Physical Education
Grants, National, and State Awards
AAHPERD / NASPE Teacher of the Year Awards
University Awards
Outstanding Teacher Recognition
Grants, National, and State Awards
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Larissa Talamantes Roosevelt |
Team Works in Schools Award BBVA Compass Bank, WNBA, NBA $30,000 donation of 31 iPads, MacBook Pro laptop, mobile charging station security cart, books and PE equipment |
2012-2013 |
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Courtney Teatro Stevenson |
NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant $4000 |
2012-2013 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
Phoenix Children's Hospital, Kohl's Kids Rock Star Award |
2012 |
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Lincoln Whitman |
President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – Demonstration Centers – President’s Active Lifestyle Award |
2011-2012 |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
The First Tee National School Program Partnership $88,000 donation of age appropriate equipment, staff training and golf clinic events (total from 2009-2012 $170,000) |
2011-2012
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Jefferson |
$10,000 National Football League Back to Football Friday Grant |
2011 |
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Brinton Holmes Robson |
President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – Demonstration Centers – President’s Active Lifestyle Award |
2011 |
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Brinton |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Walk On Challenge 2011 Grant Winners |
2011 |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and/or Hoops for Heart Award for Arizona, to honor the impact the EPE Department is making for the education and research for heart disease and stroke |
2011 |
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Whitman |
$10,000 National Football League Back to Football Friday Grant |
2010-2011 |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
The First Tee National School Program Partnership $82,000 donation of age appropriate equipment and staff training |
2009-2010 |
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Barbara Bush |
Blue Cross Blue Shield Walk On Challenge Grant Winners $5,000 each |
2010 |
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Guerrero Zaharis |
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds School Award, Arizona Department of Education |
2008-2009 |
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Barbara Bush Guerrero Ishikawa |
President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – Demonstration Centers – President’s Active Lifestyle Award |
2008-2009 |
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Barbara Bush Falcon Hill Guerrero Patterson Porter Zaharis |
Active and Healthy School Demonstration Centers GOPHER Sport Award
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2008-2009 |
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Guerrero |
ADE PE Pilot Grant $97,488 Active & Healthy School Model Program |
2007-2008 |
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Lindbergh Porter Zaharis |
President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – Demonstration Centers – President’s Active Lifestyle Award |
2006 |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
National Tennis Television Channel – Featured as a special partnership between the USTA and the Elementary Physical Education Department in MPS |
January |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
Arizona School Boards Association Golden Bell Award Symbolizing Excellence in Education 1st Place in the K-6 Division |
November 2004 |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports – “Demonstration Centers” (numerous elementary schools have been selected) |
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Elementary Physical Education Department |
Active Youth Magazine – Rated in Top 10 Programs in the Nation for keeping students active |
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National and State Awards
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Deb Pangrazi |
Partner in Action Award for Leadership and Commitment |
2011 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Community Leadership Award |
2011 |
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Dan Collins |
National Board Certification |
2010-2011 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
Shade Foundation Leadership Award |
2010 |
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Mindy Przeor Brinton Elementary |
ING Run for Something Better Award and $2000 Grant |
2009-2010 |
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Stephanie Estfan |
PE Universe Top 10 |
2008 |
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Henry Yniguez |
Esperanza Award |
2005 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Individual Leadership Award |
2004 |
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Dr. Steve Hogen |
AIA 5A Conference Athletic Director of the Year |
2003-2004 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
Governor’s Council of Fitness & Sports Physical Education Program 1995 |
1995 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
President's Council of Fitness & Sports Demonstration Center (National) |
1980-1984 |
(Top)
AAHPERD / NASPE Teacher of the Year Awards
(State, Southwest District and National)
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Courtney Teatro |
AT&T National Sportsmanship Award NASPE National Sportsmanship Award MPS Elementary Physical Education |
2010 2009
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T. J. Jackson |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
2004 |
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Albert Santillan |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
2003 |
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Charlene Darst |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Southwest District AAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year National AAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
2000 |
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Holly Deuchar |
AzAHPERD Arizona Outstanding Student Teacher Award |
2000 |
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Jim Roberts |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Southwest District AAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year National AAHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
1997
1998 |
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Deb Pangrazi |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Southwest District AHPERD Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
1996 |
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Linda Raxter |
AzAHPERD Arizona Elementary PE Teacher of the Year |
1987 |
University Awards
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Rachel LaMantia |
Outstanding Pre-Service Student Teaching Award |
2003 |
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Courtney Teatro |
Outstanding PE Major of the Year |
2002 |
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Dan Collins |
Pangrazi-Corbin P.E. Scholarship Award |
2002 |
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Sara Carlson |
Outstanding PE Major of the Year College NASPE |
2001 |
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Scott Howard |
Outstanding Senior BAE Award |
2001 |
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Larissa Talamantes |
Pangrazi-Corbin P.E. Scholarship Award |
2001 |
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Randi Lang |
Centennial Year of Education Award |
1998 |
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Shelby Rasmussen |
Pangrazi-Corbin P.E. Scholarship Award |
1998 |
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David Cervantez |
Outstanding Senior BAE Award |
1995 |
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T. J. Jackson |
Exceptional Mentoring Skills Award (Student Teachers) |
1994 |
Outstanding Teacher Recognition
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Debbie Greffe Mindy Przeor |
WIN with Wellness Champion and Honorable Mention |
2012 |
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Linda Newman |
Educator of the Month |
2010 |
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Kathleen Stringfellow |
Classified Employee of the Month MPS
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2009 |
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Amy Blevins |
Chili's Teacher of the Month Award |
2009 |
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Amy Blevins |
Mesa Parks & Recreation School and Community Dedication Recognition Award |
2009 |
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Lynette Kaspor |
MPS Wellness Champion Award |
2009 |
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Brian Budd Lehi |
Educator of the Month |
2008 |
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Brent Dunford |
Outstanding Teacher Award |
2008 |
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Rhonda Sigsworth |
Educator of the Month |
2008 |
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Stephanie Estfan |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
2005 |
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Albert Santillan |
Great Performances of Master Teachers |
2005 |
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Stephanie Estfan |
Documentary Film “Brave in the Attempt” Special Education Basketball Coach with Team |
2003 |
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Kerri Humleker |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
2003 |
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Charlene Darst |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
2001 |
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Henry Yniguez |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
2001 |
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T.J. Jackson |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
1996 |
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Randi Lang |
Great Performances of Master Teachers MPS |
1996 |
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Jennifer Burton |
Educator of the Month |
2005 |
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Jean Shimon |
Educator of the Month |
2003 |
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Tom Morley |
Educator of the Month |
2002 |
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Ray Salas |
Educator of the Month |
2001 |
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Pam McConnell |
Student Services Award |
2001 |
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Mark Underwood |
Educator of the Month |
2000 |
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Randi Lang |
After School Sports Award |
2000 |
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Henry Yniguez |
Educator of the Month |
1998 |
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Randi Lang |
Educator of the Month |
1997 |
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Pam McConnell |
Educator of the Month |
1996 |
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Pam McConnell |
Student Services Award
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1995 |
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Kathy Knutson |
Student Services Award |
1993 |