About me
Maria is the 2025 SHAPE America Midwest High School Teacher of the Year and the 2024 IAHPERD High School Teacher of the Year. She is the President of the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) teachers and is a National Board Certified Teacher. She teaches physical education at University High School in Normal, IL, and is the head woman's tennis coach and department chair. She is a national presenter and loves to present and network with other professionals in the field!
