Oxford high school teacher awarded Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Margo Barrows was presented the 2019 Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by NYS AHPERD President Dr. Tamela Ray at the Jay B. Nash award dinner. (Submitted photo)
OXFORD – At the a recent conference, Oxford Academy Physical Ed. Instructor Margo Barrows was recognized as the 2019 Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
The award was presented to her by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD), at the groups 82nd annual conference.
According to AHPERD, the Teacher of the Year Award honors individuals for excellence in teaching and overall performance in the disciplines of physical education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. They must adapted physical education, health education, and dance education at the elementary, middle school and secondary levels.
Barrows has been teaching at Oxford Academy and Central School for 21 years. The association said Barrows provided students with the knowledge and skills to be physically active beyond her classroom.
“Its an honor to get it but I feel there are so many people who helped me that its really a community award. This award isn't just for me, its all my students, all my colleagues, I can't do the things I do without them,” said Barrows.
This isn't the first time Barrows has been honored for being involved with her community or with athletics. In 2015, Barrows was awarded the American Red Cross Teacher Hero of the Year after aiding in the rescue of an elderly driver having medical complications while on the road. Then in 2016, Barrows was inducted into the Ithaca College Athletics Hall of Fame.
“Margo's rapport with her students, her solid planning, and model management skills allow her to create flexible lessons that are both current and engaging. With her ability to relate everyday practice to physical education, a pedagogically sound yet enjoyable classroom experience occurs. Simply put, Margo's presence at Oxford has helped increase student performance and an appreciation for wellness,” said Oxford High School Principle Gordon Daniels.
The award was presented to her by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD), at the groups 82nd annual conference.
According to AHPERD, the Teacher of the Year Award honors individuals for excellence in teaching and overall performance in the disciplines of physical education at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. They must adapted physical education, health education, and dance education at the elementary, middle school and secondary levels.
Barrows has been teaching at Oxford Academy and Central School for 21 years. The association said Barrows provided students with the knowledge and skills to be physically active beyond her classroom.
“Its an honor to get it but I feel there are so many people who helped me that its really a community award. This award isn't just for me, its all my students, all my colleagues, I can't do the things I do without them,” said Barrows.
This isn't the first time Barrows has been honored for being involved with her community or with athletics. In 2015, Barrows was awarded the American Red Cross Teacher Hero of the Year after aiding in the rescue of an elderly driver having medical complications while on the road. Then in 2016, Barrows was inducted into the Ithaca College Athletics Hall of Fame.
“Margo's rapport with her students, her solid planning, and model management skills allow her to create flexible lessons that are both current and engaging. With her ability to relate everyday practice to physical education, a pedagogically sound yet enjoyable classroom experience occurs. Simply put, Margo's presence at Oxford has helped increase student performance and an appreciation for wellness,” said Oxford High School Principle Gordon Daniels.
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