Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year on behalf of BLRA P.E. team.
My name is Mr. Portwood and I teach Physical Education here at BLRA along with Mr. Newman. We are looking forward to an exciting year. We both teach kindergarten through 8th grade P.E. The sports we teach include: volleyball, football, rugby, basketball, pickle ball, badminton, soccer, kickball, and archery along with various other fun activities..
I was born and raised in Illinois about 45 minutes south of Chicago (go BEARS, I didn't say we were good, same with the CUBS). I grew up on a horse farm out in the country. Sports have always been a big part of my life. I played baseball, basketball, and soccer from about 5 years old all the way through high school. Then I was able to play baseball and soccer in college. I attended Illinois State University where I earned my Bachelors in Education with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Health Education.
When I'm not teaching or coaching at school (I coach volleyball, basketball, and track and field at BLRA) you can find me outdoors enjoying the beauty that is Colorado or coaching and or "reffing" one or both of my girlfriend's boys games. I know, it is a lot of sports! Spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors is a huge part of my happy place.
I am returning as one of the 2 best P.E. teachers here at BLRA and look forward to teaching and coaching all your kids.
I was born and raised in Illinois about 45 minutes south of Chicago (go BEARS, I didn't say we were good, same with the CUBS). I grew up on a horse farm out in the country. Sports have always been a big part of my life. I played baseball, basketball, and soccer from about 5 years old all the way through high school. Then I was able to play baseball and soccer in college. I attended Illinois State University where I earned my Bachelors in Education with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Health Education.
When I'm not teaching or coaching at school (I coach volleyball, basketball, and track and field at BLRA) you can find me outdoors enjoying the beauty that is Colorado or coaching and or "reffing" one or both of my girlfriend's boys games. I know, it is a lot of sports! Spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors is a huge part of my happy place.
I am returning as one of the 2 best P.E. teachers here at BLRA and look forward to teaching and coaching all your kids.