Mr. Tom Kessel

Education
B.S. in Education, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti

Endorsements
Professional Certificate: Physical Education, Grades K-12
Professional Certificate: Health, Grades K-12
American Red Cross HeartSaver and CPR, 2010-Present

Work Experience
St. Fabian Catholic School, Physical Education and Health 2012-2018
Detroit Catholic Central High School, Varsity Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach, 2013-2018
Redford Union High School, Varsity Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach, 2004-2013

Clubs/Extracurricular Activities
Freshman Class Moderator - Shrine High School, Present
Member of SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) Michigan
Member of MITCA (Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association)

Personal Statement
Every 7th Grader in the Academy will take P.E., and it is offered as an elective for 8th Grade. In the High School, all freshmen will take a required Physical Education and Health class. There is also an Advanced Physical Training class offered to interested upper classmen.My class is designed not only to be fun, but also to be immediately impactful to each student. My goal with the Physical Education and Health curriculum is to help with individual skill development and personal growth and to instill a love for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, when students discover new abilities and have positive team experiences, it results in increased confidence in themselves and social interactions.I may be new to Shrine this year, but I was quickly made to feel like part of the family. I have always enjoyed teaching middle school but was drawn to the prospect of working with high school students. Now I get to do both!