This is the second of four episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses taught at Canisius College. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching, newly inducted teachers, and some experienced health and physical education practitioners. Today, we have asked special guests and students to review articles ahead of time so we can discuss broader connections to physical education and local school communities as a whole.

Our first guest is Mr. John Strong. Mr. Strong is an Associate Professor within the Health and Physical Education department at Niagara County Community College, where he also serves as the coordinator of the Physical Education Studies degree program and Personal Training certificate program. John has also been serving as the Chief Diversity and Equity Officer at NCCC for the past two academic years. He divides his time between these academic pursuits and his wife of more than 20 years and teenage children.
Sharing the stage with Mr. Strong is Dr. Brian Culp. Dr. Culp’s is a professor Kennesaw State University and has published numerous books and articles addressing equity and social justice, physical education, and coaching.