Amy Robinson, aquatics manager for Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), has been named president of SHAPE Maryland for 2026.
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Maryland provides physical education and health educators with professional development and networking opportunities while advocating for professionals in the field of health and physical education.
Robinson, who was honored by the organization in 2024 with the Simon A. McNeely Honor Award for her commitment to teaching students about health and physical education (PE), has worked for CCPS for 21 years.
She taught PE at Henry E. Lackey, North Point and St. Charles high schools before managing the pool at North Point in 2014 and becoming the school system’s aquatics manager in 2022. One of the tentpoles of CCPS aquatics is the fifth-grade water safety program designed to teach young students water safety skills.
While she started as a recreational therapy major in college, Robinson switched her focus to physical education and found it was a better fit. “Working behind a desk and having a predictable day was not for me,” she said.
Robinson joined SHAPE, then called the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD), in 2003. When she was named the CCPS aquatics manager, her involvement in the organization waned. In the past couple of years, colleagues encouraged her to come back.
“I wanted to be more involved and contribute to the [health and PE education] community in the DMV area and nationally,” Robinson said. “I deeply believe in the mission and values of SHAPE Maryland and am proud to serve and help advance it’s work.”
More SHAPE news
Jillian Genua, physical education teacher at T.C. Martin Elementary, was named the State Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year’s by SHAPE Maryland.
Three CCPS physical education teachers were honored with the Simon A. McNeely Award.
Matthew Golonka, a PE content specialist for CCPS, was awarded a Presidential Citation at SHAPE Maryland’s recent conference.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,904 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Mike Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
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