Steve Reifman is a National Board Certified teacher who switched (“got promoted”) to elementary physical education in the fall of 2024 after 30 years in the classroom. He is also a Pickleball enthusiast, tournament player, and certified instructor. Steve has written several books for fellow educators on teaching the whole child. His newest book, The Complete Guide for New Elementary Teachers (Routledge), is due out this winter. Steve lives and works in Santa Monica, CA.