Tecca Kilmer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education from West Virginia University and a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of South Florida. She has taught at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL for the past twenty-six years. Tecca was instrumental in leading her school to be one of the nationally recognized STARS schools and has created many programs and events in her school and community to further wellness and physical activity. She has served on the Southern District Leadership council, the Southern District Advocacy Committee, and the Southern District LMAS state coordinator chair. She is a Past-President of SHAPE Florida and was awarded Florida and Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Tecca represented SHAPE America as one of the TOY’s that was invited to work with NASA to develop Train Like an Astronaut curriculum/materials.
It was a joy having Tecca chat with us about leadership, service, and quality physical education.
