Physical Education/Arts

Bio: 

My name is Evan Bruce and this is my second year coaching at Lakeside Primary. I am a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish, and graduated from East Ascension in 2009. While mainly playing softball, I pride myself on being an all-round lover of sports. I am a mother of two children and future Bucks, Levi and Averi Bruce, and wife of my loving husband Michael. 

PE/Health Philosophy:

I have the honor of teaching a subject that goes deeper than just playing games. Physical education is a fun way to integrate sports into learning not only motor skills, but also social skills. While developing motor skills may be a main focus, the ability to watch my students social skills blossom is what keeps me wanting to come back each day. Learning sportsmanship and positivity will carry them throughout every aspect of life.

Art Philosophy:

I believe that arts are an avenue for students to be their most expressive and creative selves. The beauty of “art” is that there are no rules, no boundaries, only self expression!

Bio:

I am Auburn Cain, but everyone knows me as Coach A! I am a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish and a graduate of St. Amant High. I have been teaching for 13 years and 12 of those have been in the Ascension Parish School District. I was named the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year at my previous school. I am an OPEN National Trainer. I have experience in Kindergarten through 12th grade Physical Education and Health as well as coaching. However, my favorite, by far, is elementary Physical Education/Health. I have a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and am pursuing my masters in educational leadership at LSUS. I am a SHAPE National Presenter and was featured on QuaverEd's "Leaders in Education" series. I have presented in 12 states so far! My goal is to present and learn in every state! Every year I look forward to growing, connecting, and learning to provide the best physical education for my students! I have a passion for cross curricular activities. I enjoy implementing them into my PhysEd lessons. I believe we have one of the greatest jobs in the world as a Physical Educator because we have the opportunity everyday to reach every kid in our school! That means, every day, we have the chance to impact each child. So if I can help my students struggle a little less academically by presenting the content in a way that may help them get it, then I do it. I love watching the light bulbs come on! 

Physical Education Philosophy: 

My goal as a physical educator is to provide my students with the skills and knowledge to be lifelong movers while in a safe, nurturing environment. I strive to provide an environment  where all students feel comfortable enough to fail while providing the support needed to grow. I strive to expose my students to as many activities as possible for them to find joy in movement while also fostering brain-body connections by integrating cross curricular content into Physical Education lessons. I believe that a comprehensive school physical activity program is critical to our students’ and teachers’ success. I believe in a cohesive approach to overall wellness - this extends from our staff to students to families and the community. Fostering a fun, engaging environment for everyone to find activities they love and to create a sense of community through movement while teaching to the rigor and fidelity of the standards are the cornerstones of my Physical Education program. 

Art Philosophy:

The arts play a critical role in child development allowing our students to express themselves freely while exploring their imaginations! Art helps to develop and refine fine motor skills, can improve social skills, improve decision-making skills, and develop logical and critical thinking skills! My goal is to allow my students to freely explore concepts of art such as interpretation, expression, representation, and form through creative art and performing arts laying the foundation and building their confidence in order for them to continue to grow as individuals and pursue any path they wish! 

Bio:

I am a lifelong resident of the Galvez, Gonzales community. I graduated from  St. Amant High School. After HS, I attended LSU and obtained a degree in Kinesiology. I am the Proud Mother of two children, Tyler and Taylor Tidwell. After 27 years of teaching Physical Education and Coaching students in grades 6-12, I have enjoyed the last 4 years at Lakeside Primary. I could consider retirement but I would miss seeing all the smiling faces at Lakeside every morning.

Philosophy of Physical Education:

It is my philosophy of primary school Physical Education that our students are encouraged to explore a wide range of gross and fine motor skills. This exploration will provide an appreciation for individual differences while also developing social skills. The confidence our students will gain through fitness and sports will provide a lifetime of physical activity.

Philosophy of the Arts:

Art exploration allows students to use their fine motor skills to complete tasks and gain an appreciation for the arts. It also gives our students an opportunity to be creative and stimulate their imaginations.