Justin Cresser

Subject Area Leader, MYP PHE Teacher, Global Citizen Diploma Coordinator, International School of Uganda

Justin Cresser is an accomplished educator and leader, bringing a unique blend of high-performance coaching and international education experience. His career began in higher education, teaching Kinesiology and serving as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Toronto. Transitioning to the IB system, he is currently the PHE Subject Area Leader (MYP 6-10) and the Global Citizen Diploma (GCD) Coordinator at the International School of Uganda, having previously served three years as the Personal Project Coordinator. Justin also serves as Head Coach for Varsity Track and Field and Women's Varsity Soccer. His expertise spans curriculum development, global citizenship, and fostering athletic excellence across diverse, international school settings.

Upcoming Presentations

Creating Meaningful, Engaging, and Appropriate PHE Assessments in the IB

In this presentation, we will explore strategies to design Meaningful, Engaging, and Appropriate PHE Assessments within the context of the IB Middle Years Programme.

Past Presentations

Using a Duathlon Competition to Teach Knowledge and Skills Relevant to Sports Nutrition and Training to Improve Athletic Performance

This presentation highlights the benefits and challenges of using such a model to teach well-established units in the curriculum.

Bringing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices to The Physical and Health Education Classroom

This session will focus on how we can bring Culturally responsive teaching to the Physical and Health Education classroom.

Using Student Feedback and Voice to Improve Teaching Methods and Creating a More Inclusive Learning Environment

Our roles as teachers should be as facilitators, who guide learning, instead of dictating how things should be done. We want to develop proactive and inquisitive learners who have strong critical thinking skills. The importance of developing a student-centered classroom where students have a voice and where their input is valued is a key part of this process.

Strategies and Teaching Techniques to Promote DEI in Physical and Health Education

The presentation will be an interactive presentation and discusses how we can provide equitable opportunities for all our students in our Physical and Health Education classes.