Members of this team have degrees from all over the country, have taught and coached in every community in NYC and have a combined 262 years of teaching experience. They are dedicated to elevating the profession of physical education and the learning experience every student receives.  They work across the New York City Department of Education's 1,800 schools to ensure students have equitable access to quality programming and teachers.  They intensely advocate, so every child receives their state mandated physical education time, as well as the opportunity to learn in a positive, safe and affirming environment.  They won't back down until every child in NYC, regardless of their race, ethnicity, zip code, or socioeconomic status has access to a quality physical education program.  They have developed resources such as NYC's first ever K-12 physical education scope and sequence, professional learning pathways and sessions that cater to the needs of teachers in an urban environment with large classes, and limited space and equipment.  They are engaged in the NYS learning standards revision work; have presented at local, state and national levels; and others sit on the NYC Zone board.  Team member Anthony Carrano is the newly elected NYC Zone president.  Together, they are a force and a movement.  President Ray, it is with great pleasure the Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness Section recognizes the NYC Department of Education Instructional Team as their 2019 Amazing Persons.