Tony Loomis was a secondary physical education teacher in Naugatuck, CT for over 10 years. He then worked as the Physical Education and Health Curriculum Coordinator in Wallingford Schools. Tony currently serves the profession as the Health & PE Department Leader at Southington High School. He is the 2014 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year and was recognized in 2005 as CTAHPERD’s Outstanding New Professional. Tony travels around the country to present on topics such as Increasing Motivation and Participation in Physical Education, and Incorporating Technology into Physical Education. He also has experience as a keynote speaker. Along with being a Cadre member, Tony was part of the CT Physical Fitness Assessment Committee, 3rd Generation. He enjoys being a role model for his students through practicing a physically active lifestyle. Tony is the new Facilitator for the CADRE!!

Dr. Jean Mee is the retired CT State Department of Education Consultant for Physical Education and School Health Education, and professor of exercise science. She is a former teacher education program coordinator, district director of health and physical education, and physical educator and health educator PreK-12.

Casey Pilkington Aiezza is an elementary physical education and health education teacher. She currently teaches in New Fairfield. Casey was awarded Meeting House Hill School's 2014 Teacher of the Year and is recognized as Springfield College's Top 40 under 40 graduates. Additional accomplishments include 2010 Exemplary Elementary School Program Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools and receipt of 2011 ING Unsung Heroes Award and grant. Casey has been Responsive Classroom trained and enjoys teaching her students how to build a positive learning community.

Amanda Amtmanis has been an elementary physical education teacher in Middletown, CT since 2000 and is currently the PE teacher for Spencer School and Macdonough School.   She is a TEAM mentor and frequently hosts student teachers from CCSU and ECSU.  She has experience doing presentations at the local, state, regional and national level on a wide variety of topics in both physical education and as a member of the board of presenters for the CT After School Network.  Amanda has previously served CTAHPERD as the Region 1 Director and VP for Physical Education on the Executive Council.  Some honors include two CTHAPERD Outstanding Program awards and 2014 Elementary Teacher of the Year.  She is passionate about maximizing movement opportunities for all children and helping them to develop a love of movement and fitness for life.

Ellen Benham is a retired Middle School Physical Education and Health Education teacher, specializing in adapted PE and Unified Sports/ She is also a former Administrator of K-12 Health and Physical Education, Intramural Sports, Unified Sports and MS/HS Athletics. Ellen is currently an Adjunct Professor at CCSU in Physical Education and Human Performance Department, a high school soccer official and substitute teacher. 

Alexander Camire has taught physical and health education to grades K-12, and is currently the Physical Education Teacher at Ridge Hill Elementary School in Hamden. Alex has welcomed SCSU students into his school to implement the PASS (Physically Active School Systems) program and has also provided numerous mentoring opportunities. He is passionate about finding new and exciting best teaching practices to ensure that all students improve their cognitive, psychomotor, and affective abilities so that all students can lead a healthy life. When Alex is not teaching, he can be seen engaging with the school community throughout the day. He prides himself on making sure that physical education is a safe learning space for everyone.

Jay Cebula is a secondary physical education teacher in Hamden, CT. He has experience teaching PE in grades K-12 in a variety of settings and has taught health education at the middle school level. Jay is a TEAM mentor and enjoys sharing his passion with beginning teachers as well as student teachers. He serves as a member of the school-wide instructional rounds committee and has coordinated multiple athletic fundraiser activities. He also enjoys the challenge of finding new and exciting ways to integrate cross-curricular activities into his units of instruction. Powered by optimism you will always find a smile on Jays face.

Carol Ciotto has served as a professor at Central Connecticut State University in the Department of Physical and Human performance for the past 8 years. She spent 21 years serving as a physical education teacher in West Hartford, an assistant principal in Hartford and a principal in East Hartford. Carol has served on the CTAHPERD Executive Council as VP for Physical Education and Dance and is the President Elect for 2011-2012. In addition she serves as a member of the strategic planning committee for EDA. She has received numerous awards including the CCSU Excellence in Teaching, EHPS Superintendent’s Service, Connecticut Association of Schools Program, CTAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Program, Hershey’s National Excellence in Teaching and Service, CIAC Outstanding Coach of the Year. Carol has a true passion for teaching and learning and is committed to continuous service to the field.

Mike Craig has over 15 years of experience as a health and physical education teacher in East Hartford and currently serves as an administrator in the district.  SHAPE America awarded him Eastern District Health Teacher of the Year in 2022 and was CTAHPERD Health Teacher of the Year in 2020. Mike contributes to the health and PE community by leading professional development across the country, as a contributing author, by guest speaking at various universities, and as a health and PE curriculum consultant. In his free time he loves staying active with his daughters and coaching youth sports in his town. 

Phyllis Jones is the K-12 PE/Health Coordinator at Regional School District 10 in Burlington, CT. She also teaches physical education and health at the high school level, serves as the chairperson for the district's Coordinated School Health Team and is the TEAM District Facilitator. She is a former BEST portfolio scorer and currently serves as a Master Mentor, TEAM Coordinating Committee member, PDEC, and Reflection Paper Reviewer.