Physical and Health Education in BC (PHE BC) supports K-12 teachers in their professional growth and development to enrich the field of PHE for teachers and students in British Columbia. We are experienced teachers who volunteer our time and bring forward a range of professional knowledge and experience to support, promote, and advocate for the growth and development of teachers and the field of PHE in our province. PHE BC is a provincial specialist association of the BC Teacher’s Federation.
For information on how to be involved with us, please check out our membership page.
What Informs Our Efforts
Our Vision
All teachers and schools delivering quality and equitable PHE learning experiences for all students in British Columbia.
Our Mission
Facilitate and promote professional learning experiences to help teachers enhance their practices and the quality of their PHE programs.
Our Purpose
Support and promote continuous growth of teachers so we can enrich the field of PHE for teachers and students in British Columbia.
The PHE BC Team
Josh Ogilvie
President
Josh brings a wealth of experience to the president’s role as a teacher, department head, provincial curriculum team writer, and team leader. Additionally, he has taught pre-service teachers at the university level in the faculties of Education and Kinesiology, while also serving as a mentor and coach for practicing teachers in a Master of Education program. Josh actively collaborates with stakeholders and organizations in the health and education sector while also regularly facilitating professional learning experiences for teachers and schools on a range of topics related to PHE, teaching, learning, assessment, and more.
Chad Oatway
2nd Vice President
Chad has always been drawn to being active where he grew up loving the outdoors and playing multiple sports. Since beginning his teaching career in 2005 in the New Westminster School District, Chad has had the opportunity to work with youth of all ages as a Foods & Nutrition, Physical & Health Education, Career Education, Sport Leadership, Math, and Science teacher. Chad currently works at Fraser River Middle School as a grade 8 generalist teacher and is a District Physical Literacy Mentor. He coaches various sports in both the district and community and is a sport director for a multi-sport camp in New West. Personally, Chad loves being active with his family, coaching his children, and being involved in athletics and sport.
