Biography – Will Potter

A San Francisco native, Will Potter began teaching physical education in 2002. In 2013, Will
served as the Director for the Elementary Physical Education Workshop at Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo. Will currently teaches Physical Education and Technology Integration at Serendipity
School, where he has been teaching since 2005. In 2019, Will was named the California
AHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year, and as the 2020 SHAPE America National Teacher
of the Year. Additionally, as CAHPERD President in 2021 – 2022, he continues to promote
professional development and advocacy programs for Physical Education. Will became an
OPEN National Trainer in 2018.