5/16/2022 -- Southwest Middle’s Paulo Ribeiro has been named National Middle School PE Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. Ribeiro received the award at the annual SHAPE America convention in New Orleans.

The Teacher of the Year awards are given in recognition of outstanding teaching performance and the ability to motivate today's youth to participate in a lifetime of physical activity.

Ribeiro is also the Parkway District and Middle School Teacher of the Year. 

About SHAPE America
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, as well as advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations.

Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country. Additionally, the organization helped develop and owns the National Health Education Standards.

For more information, visit www.shapeamerica.org.