Ron Nichols
Physical Education Teacher
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha, Kansas
Ron has been teaching physical education for 26 years. His continual enthusiasm and excitement for teaching sends him to the head of the class. Ron received a PFA grant in 2001 and he has created an environment that makes the PFA program a very busy place both in the Physical Education classes as well as recess time. Jerry Scott, Ron’s Principal writes to us that “Ron has succeed in creating a physical education program that the students find fun at the same time they are developing physically, emotionally and socially.” We also give high marks to his involvement with all the teachers helping to make his school a genuine community hub of activity. It is this commitment that makes Ron an All-Star Teacher of the Year.