Sheyla Martínez Rivera

PhD | Lecturer at SUNY Brockport | Adapted Physical Education | Adapted Physical Activity Research | Disability & Language Advocate #AdaptedPE #PhysEd #CAPE

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

Celebrating my 1st first-author publication 🇵🇷✨This one is special, it carries a piece of my Puerto Rican identity.

Big thanks to the research team 💪🏼
There’s still so much to learn, but I’m committed to growing and doing the best I can with every step forward.

[MAPEC @MAPEC_Members]

@Adaptedpe1 did you see this?

We immediately thought of you and the great work you do and shared with us at the mini-conference.

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@MAPEC_Members Thanks for sharing! This is amazing. I’m glad we’re getting more professionals involved in this topic. I’ll add it to my calendar 🤩

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

Gracias!! Honored to contribute to this conversation with

@MAPEC_Members #AdaptedPE #MultilingualLearners

[MAPEC @MAPEC_Members]

Do you know how to Support Multilingual Learners with Disabilities in APE?

Check out Dr. Sheyla Martinez-Rivera session on our website! #AdptedPE #MultilingualLearners @Adaptedpe1

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@JennyWamsley @MAPEC_Members Gracias por el apoyo! 😎❤️🇵🇷 happy to help

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

What is a simulation?

In our VI unit, we use them to identify environmental barriers, not to ‘play blind.’

One student teacher realized that the noise of the gym, something they usually ignore became the biggest hurdle to their participation.

#adaptedphysicaleducation

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

Badminton control challenge 🤩

Check this out 🏸 https://t.co/dAtVIwpQ1U

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

https://t.co/wW3VRrqoIm

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@DigitTheAPE @Brockport Gracias Matt!! Im already recommending your book :)

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Lecturer in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies & Physical Education at @Brockport teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physical education! 😀👩‍🏫

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@LongviewAPE @Brockport That’s awesome! 🙂 I guess I might have to become a Bills fan.

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@BHunterinBmore @Brockport Gracias Brad!! I am very happy :)

[🦍Matt Barker ⚽️𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝘼𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙄𝙩.𝙘𝙤𝙢 @DigitTheAPE]

Back in March I burst my appendix and needed something to keep my mind busy, so I could not be happier to finally get a copy of my book in hand! Very appreciative of everyone who helped edit, gave feedback, inspired me to put this together #AdaptedPE
https://t.co/gQYmAuIoAV

[MAPEC @MAPEC_Members]

Are your peers in your department, building, or district MAPEC members?

Share the LINK below with perspective members.

Membership is free.

https://t.co/xHjdiyhZUY

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

🌈 Why do we celebrate Pride Month?

Because LGBTQ+ students, athletes, educators, and disabled folks, especially those from multilingual and multicultural communities, deserve to be seen, heard, and valued.

Pride is about visibility, justice, and joy.
In PE and beyond, everyone deserves to belong. 💪🏽🏳️‍🌈

#happypride #latinpride #adaptedpe #inclusiveeducation #intersectionality #lgtbqpride #disabilityjustice #happypridemonth🌈

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

If all students were like plants…

Why do we expect them to grow the same way, when some are rooted in rich soil and others are just trying to break through concrete? 🌱🪨

Before judging a student’s “effort” or “outcome,” have we asked about their conditions?

Their access to sunlight? To water? To care?

Privilege doesn’t mean you didn’t work hard, it means the soil wasn’t working against you.

Let’s cultivate with compassion, not comparison.

And if a plant isn’t blooming, maybe the kindest thing we can do… is to let it go. 💚☀️🌈🌻🪴

[National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Ed @NAKHEorg]

🌈 Happy Pride Month from NAKHE!

We proudly stand with our LGBTQ+ members, students, and communities. We celebrate the diversity that strengthens kinesiology, higher education, and our shared mission to foster inclusive, equitable spaces in teaching, research, and leadership.

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

@BHunterinBmore Thank you so much, Brad!! I appreciate your support , it really means a lot! 🙏🏼🥳

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

Celebrating my 1st first-author publication 🇵🇷✨This one is special, it carries a piece of my Puerto Rican identity.

Big thanks to the research team 💪🏼
There’s still so much to learn, but I’m committed to growing and doing the best I can with every step forward.

[Brad @BHunterinBmore]

Saw this Basketball Hoop adaptation for the first time today.

As many of us know first hand: even the lowest setting on an adjustable hoop is often too high for our youngest scholars.

It’s so simple, lightweight, and the PE teacher said it was very affordable.

[Sheyla Martínez Rivera @Adaptedpe1]

This Teacher Appreciation Week, I’m celebrating my own special teacher persona! Find out yours here with this five-question quiz from @teacher2teacher. https://t.co/VSJqr0ftGd

I love this 🙂❤️