Christine RuffoloJul 13, 20177 min readA New PE: Year in ReviewBeing a public educator means you will never be without students. The caveat is that many won’t want to be there. Shaped by a past...
Christine RuffoloJun 6, 20175 min readThe World of Fighting Monkey (part 1)Doing without knowing. Playing, creating, learning. Adjusting and adapting. Describing Fighting Monkey is an act in organizing verbs....
Christine RuffoloApr 16, 20175 min readA Purpose and Description of Exploratory Movement“I’m going to explore the depths of the ocean.” “You’re gonna what?” “I’m going to get into this magical pressure suit, close myself off...
Christine RuffoloMar 29, 20176 min readLoving Your Work As If It Were a PersonI live a charmed existence. I get to play with kids and problem solve painful movement with adults. Familiar with the importance of...
Christine RuffoloMar 12, 20173 min readTrying Something NewBefore we are funneled into a certain way of being, we believe we can do anything. We want to try everything because we have no idea...
Christine RuffoloFeb 17, 20174 min readThe Willingness to ExploreYou are willing to explore when you feel safe and confident. Safety comes from recognizing your limits and being able to measure and...
Christine RuffoloJan 23, 20175 min readChanging the Culture of Physical EducationI’ve been teaching PE for thirteen years. When I entered, I did what those around me were doing. I had been an athlete. I had great...
Christine RuffoloDec 10, 20164 min read“It’s all made up stuff.”As practioners and coaches, teachers and students, we are constantly seeking out information to make us better at what we are trying to...