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Mr. Haddon
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Physical Education: Grades 5-8
James Haddon
Community Gym
(650) 851-1571 ext. 7003
About Me: I am excited to start my ninth year at Woodside Elementary School! Originally from the Grand Canyon state of Arizona, I spent most of my life in the Beaver State of Oregon. I attended Southern Oregon University on a wrestling athletic scholarship where I received a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a Master's in Teaching. I currently hold a K-12th grade single-subject credential in Physical Education.
My teaching career started in Pacifica and then I taught for the next 12 years at the San Francisco Unified School District teaching middle school physical education at Alice Fong Yu K-8 School. During my tenure at Alice Fong Yu, I established PE, track, and wrestling programs. My students led the district in Fitnessgram fitness testing and performed as one of the top schools in California. I have a passion for teaching students to develop strong work habits, social skills, and a growth mindset. I have coached basketball, track, and wrestling at the middle school and high school levels, I currently coach wrestling at the college level.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife and 4-year-old son. We enjoy gardening and everything else that keeps us active outdoors.
I look forward to an exciting and successful school year in providing the best physical education learning experience and outcomes for all my students in 5th-8th grade.
Vision Statement: Helping others overcome challenges by gaining new perspectives brings me great joy and fulfillment. I believe the quality and productivity of each individual’s life are enhanced through participation in a comprehensive physical education program that promotes optimal growth and development in their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. A developmentally appropriate physical education program empowers students to make wise choices, meet challenges, and exhibit positive behaviors in lifelong fitness and movement activity.
My teaching career started in Pacifica and then I taught for the next 12 years at the San Francisco Unified School District teaching middle school physical education at Alice Fong Yu K-8 School. During my tenure at Alice Fong Yu, I established PE, track, and wrestling programs. My students led the district in Fitnessgram fitness testing and performed as one of the top schools in California. I have a passion for teaching students to develop strong work habits, social skills, and a growth mindset. I have coached basketball, track, and wrestling at the middle school and high school levels, I currently coach wrestling at the college level.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife and 4-year-old son. We enjoy gardening and everything else that keeps us active outdoors.
I look forward to an exciting and successful school year in providing the best physical education learning experience and outcomes for all my students in 5th-8th grade.
Vision Statement: Helping others overcome challenges by gaining new perspectives brings me great joy and fulfillment. I believe the quality and productivity of each individual’s life are enhanced through participation in a comprehensive physical education program that promotes optimal growth and development in their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. A developmentally appropriate physical education program empowers students to make wise choices, meet challenges, and exhibit positive behaviors in lifelong fitness and movement activity.