Bo Shappell

About Bo Shappell

Passionate educator and innovative leader with 17 years of experience redefining health and physical education into a holistic wellness model. Dedicated to enhancing mental, emotional, and physical well-being for students and staff, I help schools create thriving communities through impactful programs, events, and initiatives. A champion for positive school culture, I inspire change and drive an educational shift through national-level podcasts, publications, and presentations. My mission: to empower others to prioritize wellness and foster environments where everyone can succeed.

Experience

1. Health and Physical Education Teacher

   Daniel Boone Area School District

   Aug 2008 — Present · Douglassville, PA, US

   Serve as K–12 Academic Leader for Creative Arts and Human Performance, overseeing Health/PE, Art, Music, and Family & Consumer Science programs Reimagined physical education into a wellness-centered experience, integrating SEL, mindfulness, and fitness to support the whole child Designed and implemented a student mentorship program in the weight room to engage at-risk youth and promote lifelong health habits Led budget coordination and curriculum alignment across departments to ensure a holistic, equitable approach to student wellness Secured over in private donations by partnering with local CEOs to fund sustainable wellness initiatives and student programs Developed and shared virtual wellness resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, including yoga videos accessed by over 1,500 schools in all 50 states and 30+ countries Delivered professional development for staff on integrating movement and emotional health into daily classroom routines Integrated project-based learning, asking students to create custom fitness programs or cardiovascular plans tailored to real-world scenarios and reflective of Bloom’s Taxonomy Designed assessment rich instruction using pre, formative, and summative tools aligned with SHAPE America outcomes, National/State standards and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Honored at the local, state, and national levels for excellence in physical education and whole-child wellness leadership, including recognition by the PA Department of Education, SHAPE America and SHAPE Pennsylvania

Education

• Wilkes University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)

  2010 — 2014

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Fitness Instruction
• Fitness Training
• Fitness
• Fitness Industry
• Qualified Teacher
• Physical Education
• Health Education
• Coaching
• Personal Training
• Exercises
• Exercise Instruction
• Wellness
• Customer Service
• Leadership