About
Mrs. Gietschier-Hartman

Hi, I'm Mrs. G-H! My maiden name, Gietschier, rhymes with itchier. I have been teaching at Wydown since 2011. Prior to that I taught health and physical education at two other schools. This year I am teaching 6th and 7th grade. I have a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) and received a Master of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Emporia State University.

​I enjoy spending time outside with my husband and our two sons, Joey and Max. We love going to playgrounds and hiking on trails. In my free time, I am a contributor for a website called PHYSEDagogy, a site dedicated to discussing best practices in the modern physical education classroom. Our team organizes a free online conference for thousands of health and physical educators every year called The #PhysEdSummit.

Contact Mrs. G-H

Email: sarahhartman@claytonschools.net
Phone: (314) 854-6416
Email is always the easiest way to contact me!
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Ms. Connor, Mr. Wheeler, Mrs. G-H, and Mr. Knight

Gaelic Football Pictures

Why Do We Play Small-Sided Games?

Choosing to use small teams on small fields with small goals allows every student: the chance practice his or her skills, the opportunity to make tactical decisions, to use the playing space efficiently, to play offense and defense, and to have more opportunities to score goals. Students get more touches or repetitions with the equipment, which increases their skill competence and overall confidence in PhysEd. A small-sided environment is developmentally appropriate for middle school physical education students. 
This list was inspired by US Youth Soccer's "Why Small-Sided Games?" article.
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Approximately 50 million students are currently enrolled in America's elementary and secondary schools (grades pre-K to 12). SHAPE America (the national professional organization for health and physical educators) is leading the effort to ensure that by the time today's preschoolers graduate from high school in 2029, all of America's students will have developed the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enjoy healthy, meaningful physical activity. 50 Million Strong is a call to action for all of America's health and physical educators to unite and focus on a common purpose.

The RPE Scale

You can use the RPE Scale to help you determine how hard you are working when you are physically active. Children and adolescents should try to get at least 60 minutes of exercise in the yellow zone every day! Click here to access the RPE Scale chart we use in class.
"Children learning is a good thing.
Children moving is a good thing.
Children having fun is a good thing.
All combined = a better thing."
--Dr. Amanda Stanec
Do not reproduce without permission. For permission, contact Sarah Gietschier-Hartman.