#51 - 2026 Back to School Q&A | Sandee Ortiz

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email [gary@distinguishedpe.com](mailto:gary@distinguishedpe.com)   Sandee Ortiz is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year. Sandee teaches health and physical education at Sun Prairie West High School in Wisconsin and is entering her 29th year of teaching. In addition to her work in the classroom, Sandee serves as the President of Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE) and frequently presents at state and national conferences on health literacy, meaningful physical education, and AVID/WICOR instructional practices. She is also the Head Tennis Coach of the Sun Prairie West Girls and Boys Tennis Teams.    Follow \[Guest First Name] on IG (@SandeeOrtiz99)   Resources Self-Assessment Rubric   Distinguished Physical Education Logos created by Alex Stone