Bio

September 2019 inducted into the Fargo South High School Hall of Fame; Fargo Public Schools, Fargo, ND. Bryan Wickoren, is in his 35th year in the education profession. He is the recipient of the 2019 SHAPE America Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. The 2017 & 2009 Colorado Adapted Physical Educator of the Year. An Adapted Physical Educator (29 years) and Physical Educator (4 years) in a variety of grade levels, disabling conditions, and settings. His teaching experiences: Jefferson County Public Schools, CO, Palmdale School District, CA, and Fargo Public Schools, ND. His educational trainings are comprised of a Masters of Education in Special Education from Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ, an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential - California State University - Northridge, Northridge, CA, and a BS in Physical Education and Business Education – Moorhead State University, MN. Bryan is a Nationally Certified Adapted Physical Educator. Bryan co-chaired the Colorado Department of Education Committee that developed the NEW Adapted Physical Education Guidelines for Colorado Public Schools. A member of SHAPE CO Board; 2007 - present. A member of the Colorado Department of Education - Adapted Physical Education Advisory Council. Bryan and his wife, Cheryl, reside in Highlands Ranch, CO and have three grown daughters. Bryan enjoyed watching his daughters participate in sports/school activities, playing hockey, golfing, and family vacations. Specialties: Adapted Physical Education is based on a belief in the dignity and value of each human being. Furthermore, it includes a belief that each student has an ability and desire to move, and be active, and that activity is a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle. Teachers who expertly adapt and vary learning experiences to meet the needs of students with disabilities in physical education programs demonstrate this philosophy.