2026 SCAHPERD Conference
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The premier South Carolina professional development event! Join us for 100 breakout sessions led by SC colleagues, state, regional, and national Teachers of the Year, and experts in the field. Get fresh ideas, connect with fellow educators, and leave energized!
Get Ready to Be Inspired by Our Featured Presenters!
👉Tom “Coach” Gilardi (New York): Coach Gilardi is our 2026 Keynote Speaker! He is award-winning physical education teacher with more than 20 years of experience. He is the current (2025) SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2025 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year, and the 2022 New York State Elementary PE Teacher of the Year. “Coach Gelardi,” Tom has been featured on NBC's TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, and has presented workshops and keynotes across the United States and internationally. Check out his PhysEdZone channel on YouTube and social media!
👉 Lia Daniele Mullin (Maryland): Lia Daniele Mullin is an accomplished dance educator, choreographer, and arts leader with more than 25 years of experience in performance, education, and artistic direction. As Artistic Director of Ballet Arts, she has dedicated her career to cultivating excellence, creativity, and confidence in dancers of all ages. Her professional experience spans renowned institutions including Ballet Arts, The Ailey School, Broadway Dance Center, and numerous educational and performing arts organizations throughout New York and Georgia
👉Chip Candy (New Jersey) Chip Candy is a familiar name for excellence in physical education. With 37 years of teaching experience, Chip has delivered more than 600 presentations across the United States. He’s also been named National, District, and New Jersey Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
👉Mark Housel (New Jersey): Mark Housel is an author, speaker, adjunct professor, and owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. He brings 25 years of teaching experience and has earned several honors, including New Jersey Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2023 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year. Mark is also the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
Get Ready to Be Inspired by Our Featured Presenters!
👉Tom “Coach” Gilardi (New York): Coach Gilardi is our 2026 Keynote Speaker! He is award-winning physical education teacher with more than 20 years of experience. He is the current (2025) SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2025 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year, and the 2022 New York State Elementary PE Teacher of the Year. “Coach Gelardi,” Tom has been featured on NBC's TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, and has presented workshops and keynotes across the United States and internationally. Check out his PhysEdZone channel on YouTube and social media!
👉 Lia Daniele Mullin (Maryland): Lia Daniele Mullin is an accomplished dance educator, choreographer, and arts leader with more than 25 years of experience in performance, education, and artistic direction. As Artistic Director of Ballet Arts, she has dedicated her career to cultivating excellence, creativity, and confidence in dancers of all ages. Her professional experience spans renowned institutions including Ballet Arts, The Ailey School, Broadway Dance Center, and numerous educational and performing arts organizations throughout New York and Georgia
👉Chip Candy (New Jersey) Chip Candy is a familiar name for excellence in physical education. With 37 years of teaching experience, Chip has delivered more than 600 presentations across the United States. He’s also been named National, District, and New Jersey Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
👉Mark Housel (New Jersey): Mark Housel is an author, speaker, adjunct professor, and owner of Housel Fun & Fitness. He brings 25 years of teaching experience and has earned several honors, including New Jersey Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2023 SHAPE America Eastern District Teacher of the Year. Mark is also the author of What Kind of Teacher Do You Want to Be?
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Where is it happening?
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation, 9800 Queensway Blvd.,Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach, United States
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