The Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast is here to connect, inspire, and amplify the voices of Adapted PE teachers and the professionals who support all students in Physical Education. Through powerful storytelling, best practices, and real conversations, we'll celebrate the passion, resilience, and impact of our work. And it won't just be APE teachers- I'll bring in professionals from across the field who share the same heartbeat for inclusion and advocacy.
Ep 17: Rookie to Retired Adapted PE Teacher: Fresh Eyes and Words from the Wise
In this episode 1st year Adapted PE teacher Ava Marburger and Retired Adapted PE Teacher Heidi Fisher both from Minnesota join 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY.
30 Jun 2026
Episode 16: Lasso-isms for relationship building in teaching AND THE WORLD CUP!
In this episode, 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year Jen Heebink shares 10 Lasso-isms for relationship building in teaching and shares about the world cup! Andy Milne's SlowChat Health: https://slowchathealth.com/2023/05/15/ted-lasso/ (https://slowchathealth.com/2023/05/15/ted-lasso/)
23 May 2026
Episode 15: 2025 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY: Brad Hunter
In this episode, we chat with 2025 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY Brad Hunter about his TOY journey and experiences, why everyone needs a bucket and what kind of experiences being a TOY has opened for him
3 Apr 2026
Episode 14: Inclusive Higher Ed Opportunities with Dr. Sherry Holloway and Mary Hauff
In this episode we explore inclusive higher education opportunities for for people with intellectual disabilities with Dr. Sherry Holloway and Mary Hauff. Jen Heebink ('22 SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year)
Resources:
Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Technical Assistance Center - Website (https://mihec.ici.umn.edu/)
Anyone who is interested in receiving future communications about our educational offerings may subscribe (https://mihec.ici.umn.edu/subscribe).
We are also available for making presentations, tabling at an event, or meeting. You can schedule a meeting by emailing us at mihec@umn.edu (mailto:mihec@umn.edu) or signing up directly. (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1t-gWymvCZxkzmdJO8OuAm7dBLr55WcqCLM3uwGchKAKinA8b03vebezeLROQhC6jvEjuY2Wja)
We have a one-pager (https://ici-s.umn.edu/files/x9-aCmAdfQ/mihec-one-pager_ar?preferredLocale=en-US) that provides basic information about inclusive higher education. Our past learning community events and newsletters (https://mihec.ici.umn.edu/events-news)are posted on our website.
Think College (https://thinkcollege.net/) is another fantastic resource.
There is a college search (https://thinkcollege.net/college-search) section.
Student Resources (https://thinkcollege.net/resources/innovation-exchange/for-students)
Family Resources (https://thinkcollege.net/family-resources)
Educator Resources (https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/new-video-shows-educators-inclusive-college-possibilities)
https://thinkcollege.net/ (https://thinkcollege.net/)
19 Mar 2026
Season Finale Ep: 13 World Down Syndrome Day and Penny Kauffman
In this episode Penny joins host SHAPE America National Adapted PE Teacher of the Year Jen Heebink to talk about her son, Kyle, who happens to have Down Syndrome.
24 Feb 2026
Episode 12: Avoiding Teacher Burnout with Jen Heebink: '22 SHAPE America National Adapted PE TOY
In this episode, our host Jen Heebink brings strategies, tools and stories to our show to help lead yourself through the roller coaster of teaching.
9 Jan 2026
Episode 11: Parent, Advocate and Visionary: Tonya Sands
In this episode (11) we are joined by Tonya Sands. She is one of the most amazing advocates for her kid and a visionary for inclusion for her community.
30 Dec 2025
Episode 10: Chris Ahrens-2026 SHAPE America Western District Adapted PE TOY
In this episode we meet Chris Ahrens-2026 SHAPE America Western District Adapted PE TOY. Chris talks about his life growing up with a disability and now teaching students all students including students with disabilities and his soccer career with the Paralympics/US Soccer.
9 Dec 2025
Episode 9: 2025 SHAPE America CD MS TOY Heather Burd and SHAPE America President Joe Deustch
In this episode we welcome 2025 SHAPE AMERICA MS PE TOY Heather Burde and SHAPE AMERICA President Joe Deutsch and recognize December 3rd as International Individuals with Disabilities Day. Heather lives with a disability herself who now teaches and advocates for all students and Joe was her advisor in college.
In this episode, MNSHAPE president Annika Culver joins the podcast to talk about her journey as a student where impactful interactions with students of all abilities molded her future as an PE/Adapted PE teacher, mnshape board leader and Current President. 10am-11am central time on 11/26/2025
During this episode of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast, OT Bryden Carlson-Giving brings us into a better understanding of the sensory system, neurodiversity and more.
28 Nov 2025
Episode 6: '25 SHAPE America HS PE TOY Lisa Smith: Full Circle Moments
In this episode, 2025 SHAPE America HS TOY Lisa Smith joins Jen Heebink to talk about the full Circle Moments of Unified PE and her journey as a TOY.
26 Nov 2025
Episode 5: Garth Tymeson and Brock McMullen
In Episode 5 of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast, Jen Heebink hosts Garth Tymeson and Brock McMullen to talk about hot button topics in Adapted PE as we return to school. Also we talk about big and small habits that help us move into the school year better! Resources talked about in the show are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ror0DvHo-LeZQBu0MccNJOUF3HCJllnR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102355543006100286287&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ror0DvHo-LeZQBu0MccNJOUF3HCJllnR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102355543006100286287&rtpof=true&sd=true)
Episode 3 of the Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast with host Jen Heebink and guest Dr. Megan Johnson and Fit and Fun Playscapes: Adapted PE Hacks!
15 Aug 2025
The Heartbeats of Adapted PE | APE Mythbusters with Rich Burke
The Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast is here to connect, inspire, and amplify the voices of Adapted PE teachers and the professionals who support all students in Physical Education. Through powerful storytelling, best practices, and real conversations, we'll celebrate the passion, resilience, and impact of our work. And it won't just be APE teachers- I'll bring in professionals from across the field who share the same heartbeat for inclusion and advocacy.
25 Apr 2025
The Heartbeats of Adapted PE | Live from SHAPE Baltimore
Jen is joined LIVE by Cadi Doyle, Jeff Watkins, and Justin Lund for the first episode of The Heartbeats of APE Podcast!
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