Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education in the Stroudsburg Middle School is a vital and integral part of the total education program. It provides the physical activity and developmental learning experiences for growth and maturation. Our diverse classes facilitate the development and maintenance of physical fitness for a lifetime, therefore increasing the quality of life. Students are encouraged to exhibit honesty, integrity, and good sportsmanship, while working in cooperative and competitive situations. Our team believes in teaching the whole student and we make a point of creating maximum opportunities for all students to feel successful and confident while having fun. The physical, mental, emotional, and social benefits provided through our Health and Physical Education program contribute to a sense of well being and support academic progress.

Adapted Physical Education

Adapted Physical Education is available to all students who cannot successfully or safely participate in the regular physical education program.  It is designed to meet individual needs regardless of limitations.  The program may be medical, rehabilitation, modified or supplemental in nature.  Adapted Physical Education is also an option for students with a physician's approval.

Mr. Nate Bostwick

Mr. Bostwick has been a health and physical education teacher in Stroudsburg since 2002. He taught three years at the Intermediate School before transferring to the Middle School when it opened in the fall of 2005.

nbostw@sburg.org

Mrs. Beth Dwyer

Mrs. Dwyer began teaching Health and Physical Education for the Stroudsburg Area School District in 2005.  Prior to teaching middle school children, she was an adjunct professor at East Stroudsburg University and Ball State University.  Mrs. Dwyer earned her BS degree from University of Colorado in Recreational Therapy, her MA degree in Exercise Science from Wake Forest University and her MS degree in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University.  She enjoys all types of sports and outdoor activities.  She also has a great appreciation for the arts, especially music and theatre, but as an audience member verses a participant. 

edwyer@sburg.org

Mr. Mike Hollar

Mr. Hollar began teaching in Stroudsburg in 1997.   He graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a B.S. in Health and Physical education in 1997.  He has served as a coach for 9 years and enjoys spending his free time with his family.

mhollar@sburg.org

Ms. Melissa Kestle

Ms. Kestle started teaching in the Stroudsburg Area School District in 2003.  She teaches health and physical education to 5th, 6th and 7th grade students.

mkestle@sburg.org

Ms. Lisa Latham

Ms. Latham teaches Health and Physical Education to 5th, 6th and 7th grade students at the Middle School.

lllatham@sburg.org