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Ep 16 | Nicholas Westfall: California Teacher of the Year Reinvents PE — Why Students Stop Loving It (And How To Fix It!)

Ep 16 | Nicholas Westfall: California Teacher of the Year Reinvents PE — Why Students Stop Loving It (And How To Fix It!)

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 In this energizing episode of On the School Bus with Dr. Spates, I sit down with California Teacher of the Year Nicholas Westfall, a passionate and innovative physical educator who is redefining what physical education can look and feel like for students.Nicholas shares how his journey into physical education began at just 13 years old, inspired by his father’s advice, and how that calling eventually led him to statewide recognition as California Teacher of the Year. What impacted me most was how intentionally he designs learning experiences for students who traditionally feel disconnected from PE. We talk about his yoga-based PE class created specifically for students who once dreaded PE and unpack how he integrates mindfulness, social emotional learning, growth mindset, and standards-based grading into a curriculum that honors both rigor and belonging.We also dive into his powerful “speed-friending” protocol, a strategy that builds authentic peer connections and teaches students how to ask meaningful questions. As Nicholas reminds us, “People are so interesting.” That line stayed with me. If you care about innovative teaching, student engagement, wellness, and building deeper relationships in schools, this episode will challenge and inspire you.✨ What I Took Away From This ConversationNicholas’s passion for physical education started early and never wavered.Being named California Teacher of the Year reflects the deep impact of innovative PE instruction.A yoga-based PE class can re-engage students who previously disliked physical education.Mindfulness and social emotional learning belong in PE spaces.Student enjoyment of PE declines from elementary to middle school and we must respond intentionally.Standards-based grading strengthens the integrity of physical education.Speed friending builds authentic friendships and communication skills.Teaching students how to ask good questions changes the quality of conversations.Professional development should mirror the engagement we want in classrooms.The quality of friendships has declined and schools must intentionally rebuild connection.Excellent PE instruction is rigorous, standards-based, and relevant.Growth mindset projects help students redefine what is “impossible.”Teacher collaboration amplifies student outcomes.Community events like 5Ks build wellness and engagement beyond campus.Educational policy must protect creativity and flexibility in teaching.🎧 Sound Bites That Stuck With Me“People are so interesting.”“Impossible is just an opinion.”“Education is not Starbucks.”🔑 Keywordsphysical education, California Teacher of the Year, innovative teaching, student engagement, yoga, mindfulness, speed friending, social emotional learning, conversation skills, education friendship quality, teacher collaboration, physical education, growth mindset, wellness, community engagement, educational policy, professional development, student relationships, teaching standards🚌 About the PodcastSo here we are. On the School Bus with Dr. Spates — a vehicle (a metaphorical school bus) for learning, growing, laughing, stretching our thinking, and being inspired together. This podcast is exclusively for two groups of people: the passionate school leaders who show up every day determined to improve student outcomes and transform TK–12 education, and the once-passionate leaders who just need a spark to find their way back.As the culture says: #WeAreNotForEverybody — and that’s perfectly fine with me.📬 Connect with Dr. Krishna Darlene SpatesWebsite: ontheschoolbuswithdrspates.comWebsite: KrishnaSpates.comEmail: hello@OnTheSchoolBusWithDrSpates.comInstagram • YouTube • TikTok • Facebook: @OnTheSchoolBusWithDrSpatesLinkedIn: Krishna Spates, Ed.D.📬 Connect with Nicholas WestfallPhysical Education Teacher & California Teacher Of The Year 2025Email: mr.growthmindsetwestfall@gmail.comSubstack Newsletter: https://nicholaswestfall.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-westfall-a75b49131/📸 Production StudioRecorded at 661 Creators SpaceWebsite: 661CreatorsSpace.comInstagram: @661CreatorsSpaceEmail: 661creatorsspace@gmail.com🎼 MusicTheme Song: “Call of Duty” — MutanixInstagram: @mutanixsEmail: mutanixmedia@gmail.comUsed with permission.💛 Support the WorkIf this episode inspired you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share with another school leader. Watch the playlist on YouTube while you're multi-tasking: Listen here. Our students, families, and communities are counting on us.
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