PE

Physical Education

Marcelo Cecchi,

MS Adventure Learning

Mr. Marcelo Cecchi is the middle school Adventure Learning coordinator as well as a Lower School P.E. teacher. Mr. Marcelo was born in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro. He has already lived in São Paulo, and was a Physical Education teacher at Chapel School, which is an American School in São Paulo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

Mr. Marcelo has been working at EARJ for nine years. Since he came to the school he has taught Lower School P.E. and now is the middle school adventure learning coordinator. He is also the middle school girl’s soccer coach.

When Mr. Marcelo isn’t working, he enjoys doing outdoor activities and playing tennis.

Written by Beatriz Monteiro da Costa

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Neise Abreu, PhD., Athletic Director, PE
Ms. Neíse Gaudencio Abreu was born in Rio de Janeiro. She has lived in Rio de Janeiro her whole life. She went to college at the Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). She has a PhD in Multicultural Education and a master’s degree in physical education. Before she came to EARJ, she used to be a professor at Gama Filho University.

Ms. Neíse has worked at EARJ for 17 years. And she has held 4 different jobs at EARJ: Athletic Director, P.E. Head, soccer coach and P.E. teacher. She chose this subject area because she believes that we can build better citizens through sports. She says that there is one thing that we should know about her classes - “we respect differences and everybody has something to contribute and to gain from while learning sports activities”. She holds sports tournaments and adventure programs. She enjoys teaching a lot!

Ms. Neíse also has some time to enjoy her hobbies and interests, that is, beach volleyball, going to movies and spending time with her family.

Written by Kasper Botker
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Bernardo Pedro,

MS Physical Education

Mr. Bernardo teaches P.E. for the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, but has already lived in Petrópolis, Botucatu, SP; Orlando, Florida; and Kansas City. He graduated at UERJ and is a licensed P.E. teacher.

Before Mr. Bernardo came to EARJ, he was a basketball coach and taught at Brazilian and international schools. He has worked here at EARJ for three years as a P.E. teacher, advisor and bullying prevention committee member. Mr. Bernardo says that he chose to teach P.E. because he was a basketball player and because he loves working with children and teenagers. Mr. Bernardo has received his Master’s degree in overseas education from Framingham State College in July, 2008.

Mr. Bernardo loves to play basketball, but he enjoys doing other things as well. Some of them are playing soccer, singing, playing the guitar and working out. He would like all parents and students to know that he is always open to have a conversation.

Written by Beatriz Teixeira

Revised by Bernardo Pedro

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Gustavo Dias,

Physical Education

Gustavo Dias, a middle school physical education teacher, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After he finished school, he went to the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). He graduated in physical education, and later on, took several courses on exercise physiology and youth soccer. Before coming to EARJ, he was a coach at Fluminense Football Club, and a personal trainer.

Mr. Gustavo has worked at EARJ for four years. He is now a P.E. teacher, and soccer coach for both upper and middle school. Mr. Gustavo chose to teach in this area because he enjoys working with sports. He thinks P.E can be an important tool when it comes to the development of social skills, teamwork, and citizenship.

Mr. Gustavo would like parents and students to know that students will always be challenged to improve in all areas. He enjoys reading books about physics and astronomy, traveling, and playing sports in his free time. Mr. Gustavo definitely loves teaching.

Written by Joana Willemsens

Revised by Gustavo Dias

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September, 2008

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