Fritz Plouffe

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Fritz grew up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Throughout his childhood, sport and recreation were a major part of his life. He excelled at soccer, track, and basketball in high school. As college approached, Fritz took work-based learning courses at his high school. Through these courses he developed a love for working with and teaching kids. When the time came to choose a career path in college, he decided to combine his two passions. Fritz attended the University of New Hampshire and received a BS in Kinesiology, with a focus on Physical Education Pedagogy, and minored in Health. After graduation, he continued his education at UNH and received a Masters of Education. Post-college Fritz moved to the upper east side of Manhattan and taught physical education at PS 73, an elementary school in the Highbridge community of the Bronx. After 7 years, he left PS 73 to work at PS 191-The Riverside School for Makers and Artists. Fritz spent 7 years at PS 191 teaching Physical Education and Health, and coaching the boys and the girls middle school basketball teams. Fritz resides in Peekskill, NY with his wife and two daughters. He is incredibly excited to be part of the amazing PS 527 community!