About Us
Our Zone is made up of members living and/or working in Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Our meetings are held from September through May and our local Western Zone conference is held each Spring. We invite you to join us and become a part of a diverse and robust organization that continually works to enhance our members knowledge and skills, ensuring their students have the highest quality health and physical education programs possible.
If you have questions, we encourage you to review our webpage or reach out to Brianne Blaszak, Western Zone President.
Zone Leadership
Brianne Blaszak
President
Heather Ratka
Past President
Brian Rosintoski
President-elect
2022-2023 Western Zone Board
Conference and Webinars
Western Zone holds an annual conference for members and non-members each spring and offers professional development hours during many Zone meetings.
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Awards
Western Zone recognizes excellence among our dedicated professionals with our Teacher of the Year and Amazing Person Award.
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Mini Grants
Western Zone is excited to offer mini grants to our members. Funds are available for current Zone members for the purpose of purchasing a new teaching resource. Applicants may apply for up to $50. Details will be rolled out soon!
Get Moving NY
NYS AHPERD Get Moving NY has concluded the 2022 Spring to Health event. Certificates were mailed to participating teachers for presentation to their students.
Congratulations to Brandi Pettit, Pioneer Middle School and Derek Wampole, Global Concepts Charter School, Western Zone's 2022 winners. Brandi and Derek received a $250 Gopher gift card for their schools.