Who Are We?

SHAPE PA is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing health and physical education across the state of Pennsylvania.

Our Mission

To provide leadership, advocacy, and professional development to health and physical educators. 

Our Vision

Overall Wellness in Pennsylvania.

The SHAPE PA Board of Directors provides the leadership and vision that keeps our organization moving forward.

Board Structure

  • Led by the Executive Committee: President, Past President, President-Elect, and Executive Director.

  • Includes 9–15 Board members.

  • All Board positions are voting members, except the Executive Director, who serves as the organization's only paid, non-voting position.

What the Board Does

  • Meets monthly to guide the organization's work.

  • Collaborates between meetings to develop programs, resources, and services that support health and physical educators across Pennsylvania.

  • Leads initiatives that strengthen the profession and advance quality health and physical education.

Interested in Serving?
Complete a Board application and submit your résumé for consideration. We welcome leaders who are passionate about making a difference and helping shape the future of SHAPE PA.

Executive Committee & Board of Directors

2026 Executive Committee & Board of Directors

  • Executive Director: Dawn Bugajski Brahler

  • President: Linda Miller

  • President-Elect: Ambreelinne Birth

  • Past-President: Chance Condran

  • BOD Members: Dr. Jennifer Butz, Dr. Brett A. Cooper, Dr. Rick Howard, Danielle Butterworth, David Schmidt, Dr. Liz Dlugolecki, Gina Douglas, Bernadette Daries, Bo Shappell, Dr. Britnee Weatherspoon, Dr. Jim Barry, Tom Palfey

Committees & Locals

  • Professional Learning

  • Future Professionals

  • Advocacy

  • Publications (Journal)

  • Leadership and Member Engagement

  • Social Media and Website

  • Conference Planning

  • Awards

  • Mentorship

  • Include standing (ongoing) and ad hoc (short-term) committees.

  • Chairs and members are appointed by the SHAPE PA President.

  • Most committees include 5–7 members.

  • Interested in serving? Let us know—we're always looking for passionate volunteers.

Local Associations

  • Provide leadership, advocacy, and professional development within their regions.

  • Offer meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues and make an impact close to home.

Why Get Involved?
Serving on a committee or local association is one of the best ways to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and make a difference in SHAPE PA and the health and physical education profession.

SHAPE PA Local Associations

SHAPE PA Committees