What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?

Join us this summer and invest in the teacher you want to be, for yourself and for your students. Step into professional development that’s active, energizing, and actually fun.

Led by award-winning teacher and author, Mark Housel, this hands-on, active workshop series is designed to help you reflect, reconnect, and reignite your passion for teaching. Whether you are feeling stuck, stretched thin, or ready for a fresh start, these sessions offer practical tools and meaningful inspiration to carry you into the new school year with clarity and purpose.

Each session is built around themes in Mark's highly rated book What Kind of Teacher Do you Want to Be?, and all participants receive a FREE PDF copy with registration.

✅ Walk away with classroom-ready ideas and actvities

✅ Recharge through movement, stories, and connection

✅ Choose one session or attend the full series. Each session is unique.

What Kind of PE Teacher Do You Want to Be?

For K-8 Physical Education Teachers

Get inspired, get moving, and get loaded up with physical education kid-tested favorites! This hands-on workshop blends reflection, action, and 25 years’ worth of my most effective PE activities, strategies, and classroom management tips.

We’ll explore what kind of teacher you want to be and why that matters while diving into my students' all-time favorites activities with and without equipment, and go-to activities to make any space a fun place.

Whether you’re just starting out or decades in, these sessions are designed to reignite your purpose and send you home with practical tools you’ll use all school year.

Participants will walk away with:

Practical strategies for building authentic connections with students and among students.
Creative ideas to enhance your physical education programs.
Approaches to classroom management that emphasize everyday skills, student engagement, and helping every child feel seen and valued.
A PDF of the book "What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?"
A professional development certificate

Session #1 – July 30, 9:00–11:00 AM

Session #2 – July 30, 12:00–2:00 PM

Location: Van Zant Elementary School 270 Conestoga Ave. Marlton, NJ 08053

What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?

For ALL Educators of any content or grade level

Based on our book What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?, this fun, active, dynamic workshop is designed to inspire educators of all levels and backgrounds. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, this experience will challenge you to reflect deeply on your teaching practice and more importantly, empower you to take ACTION toward becoming the educator you aspire to be.

Through an energizing blend of hands-on activities, powerful quotes, real-world stories, props, and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore the "why" behind our work and reconnect with the passion that brought us into education.

Participants will walk away with:

Practical strategies for building authentic connections with students and among students.
Creative ideas to incorporate purposeful movement into any classroom environment.
Approaches to classroom management that emphasize everyday skills, student engagement, and helping every child feel seen and valued.
A PDF of the book "What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?"
A professional development certificate

Session #3 – July 31, 9:00–11:00 AM

Session #4 – July 31, 12:00–2:00 PM

Location: Van Zant Elementary School 270 Conestoga Ave. Marlton, NJ 08053

Mark Housel is a proud dad, husband, and business owner who enjoys coaching soccer, exercising, reading, and spending quality time with his family. He is a passionate educator, author, speaker, and lifelong learner with over 28 years of teaching experience in New Jersey.

He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Monmouth University and is a nationally recognized keynote presenter and workshop leader. Mark was honored as the 2020 New Jersey Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2023 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education and a Master's degree in Education.

In addition to his work in schools, Mark is the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?, a book that inspires educators to reflect, reset, and reconnect with their purpose. He’s also the author of two children’s books, Monster Game and Snails, Quails, and Animal Tales.

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