FLORIDA ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATORS

The Mission

The Florida Association for Professional Health Educators (FAPHE) promotes health education through professional development and advocacy.

The Purpose

To promote comprehensive school health education programs supporting the coordinated school health process.

FAPHE Officers for 2009- 2010

2007-2008 Award Committee Members
Steven George – Florida Virtual School
Tanner Liu – Florida Memorial University
Dale Bell - Duval County Schools
Jessica Hoag – Pinellas County School

2007-2008 Nomination Committee Members
Carol Knipfing – Brevard County Schools
Cheryl Hall – Duvall County Schools
Peggy Johns – Pinellas County Schools

Primary Initiatives

Spring 2008 – 2008 Health Education Bill

There has been proposed legislation to require ½ credit of health education for high school graduation. Senate Bill 440 submitted by Senator Charlie Justice and in the House a companion Bill HB 265 submitted by Representative Janet Long. If passed, this legislation would back a one FULL credit in Physical Education without integrated health.

Fall 2008 – National Board Certification in Health Education

There will be a training session at the FAHPERD conference for all health education teachers interested in National Board Certification.