Health, Movement and Wellness For All

Welcome to the inter-workings of Ms. Ronayne aka ME! I hope this blog reflects who I am and what I stand for. By reading this post, I hope you learn a little bit more about me. I am passionate about what I do professionally and personally. Below I have included some quick facts about me and what I do.  I am 29 years old (April 24) and I am currently a Health and PE teacher at the high school grade level.  I have a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology (Penn State University), a Master's in School Health (West Chester University) and a ESL Program Specialist certificate (Neumann University).  Gymnastics is my first love. I started when I was 4 years old and began competing when I was 10 years old. I competed in a YMCA league through high school. I graduated as a Level 9 gymnast and continued my career at Penn State Gymnastics Club. I have coached all levels including Parent 'n Me class to USAG Optional Levels 6-9.  Currently, I coach cross-country, diving and outd...

Google Apps has provided teachers with the ability to reach beyond essential learning targets and standards. Below I have put together 10 resources that general teachers and Health/PE teachers can use for their classroom. Google Apps and Common Core State Standards  Writing with Google Docs : This website addresses how to use Google Docs to reach writing standards within Common Core. In this article, the author highlights several ways to include Google Docs in the classroom. Students can collaborate on writing pieces together, participate in synchronous or asynchronous debates and peer/self assess using Google Form. These activities and more allow students to collaborate while achieving Common Core State Standards.  Collaborative Projects and Meeting Students’ Goal : This teacher’s weebly page provides reasoning to how Google Docs can help students and teachers meet their CCSS goals. Within the webpage, the author provides an excellent article discussing how CCSS and technolog...