About the Teacher

NAME: Keith Allison

SCHOOL: St. Joseph Pinole

CLASS: Health Education/ Physical Education

SCHOOL PHONE: 510- 724-0242 Ext. 112


Health Ed./Physical Ed./ CYO School Representative

Physical Education 2012-2013

Mr. Allison’s Teaching Philosophy:
Students learn best in an environment where they feel safe and supported.  I
create a learning 
environment that encourages each student to participate in activities and to
do their best without 
Fear of ridicule or taunting.  I believe curriculum should be creative and
engaging and 
appropriate for 
A variety of learning styles.  Students respond positively when challenged in
a variety of ways. 

I also believe successful teachers are like coaches.  A teacher helps to
prepare students for 
life’s 
challenges just as a coach helps to prepare his/her team for a game—by
providing them with 
Requisite knowledge, skills and experiences to compete and achieve.  As an
Athletic Director, 
Physical 
Education Teacher and Coach, I engage students in curriculum that challenges
their physical, 
social 
and emotional growth.  I encourage students to push harder and go longer.  I
encourage 
students to 
Work together and learn from each other.  I encourage students to challenge
each other.  A 
curriculum comprised of cooperative, competitive and independent learning
experiences is how I 
Motivate each student to realize his/her full potential.    

Additionally, I participate in regular faculty and Root Share meetings to
ensure my curriculum 
meets 
all 
Diocesan and St. Joseph’s guidelines, I attend CYO athletic meetings and
conferences to stay 
up-to-
date on CYO rules, as well as interact with families to discuss student
expectations, provide 
feedback 
on students’ progress, and explore opportunities to enhance the physical
education program at 
St. 
Joseph School.

I am happy to be entering year six, as the Physical Education Teacher for St.
Joseph and I am 
looking forward to another great year!

Keith Allison
Health/Physical Education Teacher
President CYO- St. Joseph School Pinole
CYO Liaison