Our Mission
Our slogan is "P.E. is for Every BODY!"
Our mission in TVUSD Elementary Physical Education is to (1) provide a standards-based, inclusive, challenging, and developmentally appropriate physical education program for all 1st through 5th grade students, (2) foster cooperation, social skills, character-building, and good sportsmanship, (3) provide lessons that involve maximum participation, movement, and learning and (4) provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to instill the importance of lifelong health and fitness.
TVUSD Elementary PE Specialists
Joleen Buxbaum
My name is Joleen Buxbaum, and I am in my 26th year of teaching in the TVUSD. I currently teach at Jackson Elementary, Tony Tobin Elementary and Temecula Luiseno Elementary. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Recreation from Whittier College, and received my Master’s Degree in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University. I have taught middle school science, middle school math, middle school physical education, and elementary physical education. My passion is elementary because I love working with younger students, exposing them to a wide variety of activities, and seeing the excitement on their faces when they find an activity they enjoy and excel in. In the past I was a dancer, as well as a swimmer and synchronized swimmer. I enjoy swimming, going to the gym, playing tennis, camping, and trips to the beach. In the summertime I share my passion for aquatics by teaching lessons in my backyard pool. I truly believe that with fun, challenging PE activities, every student can have success and enjoyment in PE, which will carry over into a lifetime of activity and fitness.
Stacey Burnett
My name is Stacey Burnett and I am excited to be teaching Physical Education at Redhawk Elementary, Pauba Valley Elementary, Abby Reinke Elementary, and Jackson Elementary this year. This is my second year with TVUSD and my first as a Physical Education Specialist in the district. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Arizona State University and previously taught Elementary Physical Education for seven years in Mesa, Az. I am now thrilled to call Temecula home and join the team at TVUSD. In my spare time I enjoy attending my kids’ sporting events, camping, the ocean and hiking. I am looking forward to meeting your children and sharing my passion for physical activity with them this year.
Darren Caster
My name is Darren Caster, and am currently the PE specialist at Rancho Elementary School and French Valley Elementary, Nicolas Valley Elementary, and LaVorgna Elementary. I have had a variety of classroom teaching experiences, including teaching kindergarten, 5th grade, special education, and middle school math. However, as a lifelong lover of sports (both watching and playing) and fitness, I am excited to be a part of recently implemented Physical Education Program for TVUSD. As a child, I had the benefit of having PE in elementary school, and I recognize the positive impact it can have on students at a young age. With young children of my own who have just begun or will be beginning their educational experience in TVUSD in the coming years, I am happy they will also be able to benefit from being able to participate in the program.
Chris Rivard
Hello! My name is Chris Rivard. I am entering my 16th year of teaching in the TVUSD.
This year I will be teaching PE at LaVorgna, Rancho, and Temecula Elementary School. I am extremely excited to be your child's PE teacher this year, and I am looking forward to a fantastic year. Prior to becoming a PE teacher in the district, I previously taught both 3rd and 5th grades at Temecula Luiseno Elementary from 2007-2018, and 3rd grade at Nicolas Valley Elementary from 2003-2007. I have lived in Temecula since 1998 with my beautiful wife Lisa and our three children. I grew up in Kankakee, Illinois with my nine brothers and sisters! After graduating from high school, I moved to California to pursue a college education and play baseball. I met my wife Lisa while attending El Camino College in Torrance. I also attended Southern Utah State University and Cal. State Long Beach. Before entering the teaching profession, I was the Operations Manager for a transportation company in Los Angeles for 16 years. I then earned my teaching credential from Cal. State San Marcos. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my grandsons, going to the gym, cooking on the barbecue, playing golf, and watching my favorite teams: the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks. As a proponent of lifelong fitness, I am excited to share my passion for physical education with your children. I truly love teaching, and I'm thrilled to be able to work with such tremendous staff members, students, and parents here in the TVUSD.
Felicia Lindl
Hello, my name is Felicia Lindl. I am excited to be teaching Elementary Physical Education at Vintage Hills Elementary, Abby Reinke Elementary, Crowne Hill Elementary and Temecula Luiseno Elementary this year. I am originally from Illinois where I received my Bachelor’s Degree and taught Physical Education and coached Track and Field and Cross Country for over ten years. Marriage was the reason for relocation to Temecula. This is now my second year as an Elementary Physical Education specialist in the TVUSD. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking my children to their sport related activities and playing with my two dogs. To keep fit, I enjoy playing tennis, walking, and swimming. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my passion of health, fitness and sports with the students of TVUSD.
Kim Findley
Hello my name is Kim Findley. I am in my 20th year of teaching PE. I taught 19 years in middle school and am excited to be teaching at Barnett, Crowne hill and Paloma elementary schools this year. In College I played softball and volleyball. I enjoy singing, going to the gym And boating at the river. I also spend a lot of time going to club volleyball tournaments to watch my son play. I really enjoy teaching and helping PE students understand that with practice and determination they can do anything they put their mind to.
