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 * Why You Should Hire Me **

Hi this is Chris Martin and I believe that I am the teacher who has the energy and passion needed to be a successful physical education and health instructor for our children.I without a doubt have a true passion for physical education, and have the desire to promote the continuance of physical education programs in our schools. There is an obesity epidemic that is occurring in our youth today and we as teachers and role models need to instill in our youth the tools and confidence to believe that we do not need to give into this issue and that it can be reversed with time and effort. I see it as my job as a teacher to provide today's students with the life skills to stay physically active throughout their lives and to understand how important maintaining a healthy diet plays with health issues in adolescence as well as into our golden years.

 I was born and raised in California and had some interesting experiences with physical education as a youth. I found this class to be intimidating and was singled out many times for not being strong or athletic during my elementary and middle school years. As I grew and came out of my shell in high school P.E. class became easier and more enjoyable, but to be honest this was not due to the instruction I received but due to my body maturing and the confidence I was gaining in myself. I take these experiences to heart when I put together my lesson plans for the students I will be instructing. I want to provide a learning experience which includes every student in the process regardless of skill level. Being singled out or made fun of by a teacher is something no child should have to endure, and I will provide an environment which allows everyone to feel included and free of ridicule or unfair judgments. The goals I have are to provide a skill set which will help maintain a healthy, physically active lifestyle throughout life.

 Around 7 years ago, my wife Lauren and I decided it was time to leave California and find a new place to live. We wanted to have children and were looking for somewhere that had a healthy, active environment. Colorado was just the place for us! We have since been blessed with two daughters, Alex, who is four, and Taylor, who is Two. I am very happy we made the decision to move as I believe Colorado is the perfect place for us to raise our children. My girls give me the extra motivation for the passions of health and physical activity that I posses.

 I will graduate from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a K-12 Physical Education degree. I have learned much in my studies about the topics that I have spoken of. I have met many wonderful people who have provided me with a lot of useful information about my given profession of choice. I will bring this same passion to my line of work. I have included a short Photo story about my life and passions for you to enjoy. I believe I am the person for the job and appreciate the time you have given to consider me for the position.

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