Chad Hendricks
Position: Physical Education Teacher
School: Wekiva Elementary School
School District: Seminole County Public Schools
City, State: Longwood, FL
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Chad Hendricks was nominated by a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.
Mr. Hendricks has been a physical education teacher for 17 years. He demonstrates strong leadership skills and is a responsible, organized, and resourceful educator who has mentored many new assistant coaches over the years. He is also the wellness contact for staff, and is always providing them with updates and activities.
In a short time, Mr. Hendricks has provided an atmosphere where learning becomes fun and engaging. Parents enjoy volunteering for him because they know how much the students enjoy it. He addresses health and nutrition when coordinating his PE units and built a cross country running club to allow students to run before school. Mr. Hendricks is a huge advocate for students with special needs, and he participates in a fundraiser for the Down Syndrome Foundation every year. He is also an advocate for Jump Rope for Heart as well. He enjoys the traditions of the school's sprit days, and can be found wearing whatever crazy outfit the student council has requested.
"Through his actions, he is teaching empathy and kindness that is not a Florida standard, but a civil duty that he takes very seriously," the nominator said.
Great guy. 10/10. Amazing computer science teacher.
Chad has grown into an amazing man, husband and father. He has a concern for the well being of others and has shown that as a teacher as well as a mentor to students. He is very active in the community and for special needs. I am proud to call him "son".
Chad Hendricks is an amazing teacher and co-worker. My students absolutely love going to his class. He is always so positive and motivating, both to the students and to the staff. I truly appreciate everything he does for every member of our school community!
Chad is my Son-in-Law and my friend. There are so many reasons for me to admire him. I have watched him be a doting and supportive husband, tirelessly patient and loving father, dutiful son and steadfast brother. He is constantly and consistently involved in supporting, planning, organizing and participating in various charities and/or school functions and always exceeds expectations while doing it. He seems to have been ever in touch with every friend he has ever had and remarkably every friend seems to be a close one who will come out and support anything Chad has devoted his passions to. His ongoing sacrifices of time and energy appear to be as endless as is his joy of life. I have watched him take pride in his present and past students' accomplishments because he truly cares that the thrive and succeed in their acedemic, sports and personal endeavors.
My students love coach! He is always so positive and happy to have another one of my students join his class. He is big supporter of inclusion in our schools and this ESE teacher is very thankful to have him working with her students!
Chad Hendricks.....there are so many things what I love about Chad....one how humble he is...he's shown what a great son he is to his parents.....love how he shows his love for them......great father/husband/friend/Coach /.he's Kind/Passionate/Great Attitude. doesn't surprise me the Awards he has achieved...I love how dedicated he is and to his daughter with Down Syndrome and the involvement and creates ways to support the Down Syndrome Foundation's...while in the meantime always including his other daughter and making her feel Special..they are involved as a family and I think that's Wonderful!!
I'm honored to know Chad..he was like one of my kids.....so proud of who he is and who has become...definitely a Leader
I believe we are put on this earth...... to Touch & Change lives...That's Chad Hendricks!!!! Congratulations to Chad someone who is very deserving for this Award!!
Chad is a great teacher who really cares about students and their physical well-being. He even acts as our school-wide liaison for health and wellness for our staff.
Coach is always smiling, always professional, always putting the students first. He is a pleasure to work with.
Chad Hendricks is such a great role model to kids and his coworkers. He always has a positive attitude. The kids truly love Coach Hendricks and are immersed in a fun learning atmosphere. His encouraging words bring smiles to the children's faces every day. Coach is a great leader, and I appreciate how much he cares about others!
Chad is a great asset to our PE program, the staff and to all the students in our school. His kindness and heartfelt concern for the well being of others is evident in his rapport with the students, staff and parents. Chad takes the time to get to know and appreciate the interests, strengths and challenges of our students. The positive attitude he has is contagious! From fundraising for Down Syndrome, representing the Wellness Program for the staff to running the Cross Country Club for our students, Chad can always be heard with his kind words and laughter and seen with a smile on his face and on spirit days....you know he will be "the best dressed" koala on campus!
Chad is so passionate about what he does and his students so I’m not surprised someone would nominate him for this. He is a great teacher, coach, family man and friend! To know him is to love him! Congratulations Chad on this wonderful nomination!
I have known Chad since he was at Lake Silver Elem. Iworjed with his mom also at. LS
I have watched Chad go from a leittle boy to a very wise and strong man. He is a wonderful husband and a great father of two beautiful girls. He has special way with children to make them feel safe and loved.
Chad Hendricks, you change the life of each student you teach PE, each SO athlete you train to compete in the world, and each challenge your family encounters is met straight on with confidence. You more than exemplify of what a LifeChanger of the year stands for. Good luck and congratulations on your nomination!
Mr. Hendricks has the natural caring, understanding, and patience with children. He truly cares about the students he teaches. The teaching profession is lucky to have such a dedicated teacher! He is truly worthy for this honor and more!’
Chad is one of the most wonderful people I have the pleasure of knowing. He is a dedicated teacher who loves his students. He is a great family man who is always there for his family. He is dedicated to all the causes for the special needs community. And may I add that he is the best son in law that that a mother could ever ask for. We are lucky to have him in our family. There is no one more deserving for this honor.
Chad is an amazing person! I serve on the Board for the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida and Chad is always seeking out ways he can support The Foundation. His support allows us to provide programs and opportunities to our members. We are so grateful for him and his support. More importantly, Chad is an amazing father. He is actively involved in his daughters lives and cherishes the time he gets to spend with his family. He is kind hearted and trustworthy. Chad is truly an example for others and is beyond worthy of this award.
I’ve had the pleasure of watching Chad grow into this amazing man. He has always been a positive inspiring person. He has been a wonderful role model for all the children he as taught. His excitement and constant enthusiasm for his job is obvious each day. He treats each child with respect and concern for their wellbeing. As an educator for 35 years I know that we can make a real difference in a path a child may take in his walk in life. Chad has changed many life paths by his kindness and positive attitude. What a beautiful life story is being told by watching him as an educator, father,brother and son. In the years to come there will be many students who will be coming back to see coach and how he is doing as the years go by. There will be many stories told about how he helped them with becoming the person that they are today.
I’ve known Chad Hendricks for almost 30 years. He is an inspiration. Even when life deals difficult circumstances, he perseveres with a positive attitude. He is an amazing father and husband, which leads him to be a fantastic educator. Chad is very involved in the school and participates in spirit days fully. He makes himself available for his students. He also participates every year in a fundraiser for Down’s Syndrome. He truly cares for each one of his students and wants to see them be healthy and succeed.
Chad is an excellent choice for this award. I had the pleasure of teaching him and later working with him at Lake Silver Elementary. He is well respected among his peers and adored by his students and former student. He is a strong role model as a teacher, a husband and a father.
I happen to live across the street from the Hendricks family. I see their comings and goings. His children make me smile when I see them. You can tell a lot about people from their children. Any honor bestowed on Chad is well deserved. He touches and changes lives. I can't think of a better role model for others.
Chad Hendricks is a man who loves life, loves people and loves his family more than anything. He is a role model to children and a role model to parents and more importantly a role model to teachers...
My daughter has been a student of coach Hendricks for for a couple of years and I have only good to say. She’s learned, she has fun and she really enjoys her pe time! He’s a fantastic coach!
Chad Hendricks is an amazing person. I've known Chad for a long time and he is consistently kind, caring and empathetic. He is an amazing and impactful educator. His positive attitude is infectious and his energy levels are remarkable. Often it seems like every time I turn around he is actively supporting or organizing an event for charitable organizations or school functions. But the truly astonishing thing about Chad is how well he balances everything to be an amazing family man.
Chad exemplifies qualities of a suberb teacher, coach and leader. Not only is he professional, he is also compassionate for his curriculum and his students. In addition to bring an outstanding teacher, he is a dedicated father and a leader in the community for special needs individuals! Chad is definitely a life changer individual!
I am honored to call him my friend. He is an amazing person and loved by everyone. He is a big family man and will do anything he can for his family and friends.
To say Chad is an advocate for people with special needs is an understatement. Chad generously gives his time to coach, inspire and encourage so many lives around him. He volunteers and his passion about people with Down Syndrome is contagious. He not only raises money for many charity organizations, he raises awareness and fights for those who cannot fight for themselves. He inspires his friends and students to strive to do better and be a positive voice in the community. I could not think of a better person to be a recipient of this award.
Without question as a son treats his parents that's how he will respect the world around him. You are present with your children. Making memories for them that will be with them forever. You adore your beautiful wife and you stand beside her not in front of her. Then let us not forget all of the children at school God has entrusted in your care daily. This is a relationship not just a job. I love following your life and family on facebook. You truly are inspiring and I'm glad that because of our children we have a common ground and we are friends.
Chad is a wonderful teacher, father, son, brother, and husband. He exemplifies what kindness courage and determination mean! He is dedicated to always doing the right thing and doing the best that he can. My family is thankful to know Chad Hendricks!
I've known chad since we we're in high school. His outgoing personality and genuine care for his peers his just one of his qualities. He's someone i still look up to as a model father, husband, teacher and coach. I'm glad we've become closer friends later on in life. He's definitely a lifechanger in my eyes!!
Coach Hendrix is an amazing teacher and person! He is so deserving of such an award! We are so blessed to have him at our school!
Chad is one of the most genuine people I know! He is an extraordinary P.E. Coach, husband, father, and friend. Chad is very active in his community, easy going, friendly, has a great sense of humor, a team player, fun, and down-to-earth. Chad always has a positive attitude and all around, just one of the BEST guys I know. If anyone deserves to be recognized as “Lifechanger of the Year”,Chad is your person. I can’t say enough good things about him. I would love for him to win this, because he deserves it and I know he would really appreciate it!
