Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! My name is LaTrice Shields, and I am excited to be your child’s Physical Education teacher for the third year at Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy.

With over 34 years of teaching experience, I am passionate about inspiring young minds to become creative thinkers, independent learners, and physically active individuals. Physical education is crucial for a child’s overall development. Research shows that it improves cognitive function, boosts self-confidence, and enhances academic performance. My goal is to create a fun and engaging learning environment where your child can develop a lifelong love of physical activity.

This Year’s Focus Areas

Fundamental Movement Skills

• Locomotor movements
• Body and spatial awareness
• Physical effort
• Chasing, fleeing, dodging
• Manipulative skills

Fitness

• Body fitness
• Jumping and landing
• Rolling, balancing, weight transfer
• Rhythmic skills

Life Skills

• First Tee program
• Self-assessment
• Sportsmanship
• Cooperative skills
• Equipment use

Our primary focus is on skill development and enjoyment, rather than competition. I believe that every child can achieve success at their own pace.

Participation & Safety

To ensure your child’s safety and full participation:

• Athletic shoes (sneakers or tennis shoes with flat soles) are required
• An extra pair of athletic shoes kept at school is recommended
• If your child needs to be excused from class, please provide a doctor’s note

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns, I encourage you to reach out:

📧 Email: Latrice.Shields@clevelandmetroschools.org
📱 ClassDojo: For quick communication and updates
🏫 Visit: You’re welcome to stop by our Physical Education classroom to learn more about our program

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy playing tennis, power walking, and spending quality time with family and friends. Some of my favorite things include crab legs, elephants, the color black, gardening, Starbucks Chai tea, chocolate, and a good fiction book.

Let’s work together to make this a fantastic year!

Sincerely,
Mrs. LaTrice Shields
Physical Education Teacher
Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy