Introduction

My name is Adam DeGroot and I have been teaching Physical Education/Health for 12 years.  All of those years have been in the Troy School District at William B. Orenic Intermediate School.  I attended Trinity Christian College for my Bachelor's degree and also have a Master's Degree from Concordia University in Educational Leadership.  Coaching is a huge passion of mine especially coaching basketball!  For the past 7 years I have coached basketball at Joliet Catholic Academy.  I am also one of the golf coaches at Troy.  My wife (Meagan) and I stay busy by chasing our very energetic 2 year old son (Finley) around!  I am kind of a fitness nut and enjoy getting my workouts in bright and early at 5am.  I'm excited for the opportunity to learn more about implementing technology in education through this cohort. 


Comments

  1. Maggie MaslowskiJune 4, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    Nice to meet you Adam! I have both of my Masters Degrees from Concordia University. Guess we have that in common. I enjoyed those cohorts, so I hope you enjoy this cohort at USF. I envy you about your early workouts. I bet it really energizes you in the morning. I hope you find this course beneficial and find ways to incorporate some edtech tools into your classes.

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  2. AnonymousJune 9, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    Adam- Wow, 5am workouts everyday. I'm not sure how you do it. You must take naps everyday especially if you are chasing Finley around. I'm looking forward to going along with technology journey with you. I think we can bring things back to our department and make it even better.

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  3. Mary RourkeAugust 21, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    12 years at Troy already!! I feel like it was just yesterday that they introduced you to the staff. I think this tech endorsement will make you even more marketable in education. How do you fit in working out, work, coaching, going to school, and a two-year-old into your day?

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  4. Kim KniggeOctober 20, 2019 at 11:13 AM

    Hi Adam! I'm so glad you are here. It will be great to have the P.E. perspective in this course. I look forward to working with you!

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  5. Erin BenaitisJanuary 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM

    Hi, Adam! What a cute little boy! And how exciting that you'll be adding another little guy to your family soon! I look forward to learning how you use technology in PE/Health.

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  6. Kim DarcheJune 8, 2020 at 11:47 AM

    Hi, Adam - Welcome welcome. I am looking forward to getting to know you. Your mom is kinda great.. so I know the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree!!

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