As an athletic director, Seth Fogg aims to engage all of his students while teaching about the importance of taking care of the mind and body.
“I have an advantage of only graduating high school seven years ago, so I remember what it was like and what I was interested in at that age,” Fogg said. “Because of that, I am able to make the learning experience relatable and interactive.“
When he was in school, Fogg always asked if he could go outside during long lectures. This helped shape him into the educator he is today. After his freshman year at Southern Adventist University, he discovered that being a teacher was his calling, and he later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Health and Wellness.
Outside of school, Fogg lives an active life. Aside from getting workouts in at the gym, he enjoys cycling and playing sports. When he isn’t working out, he enjoys game nights and experiencing new things with his family, including his dog Hoosier, and friends. If he’s spending time at home, he may be watching his favorite TV show, The Office, or his favorite movie, Avengers Endgame. Fogg also enjoys traveling and going to the beach. Of all the places Fogg has traveled to, his favorite was Hawaii, and he would like to one day visit Australia.
As a child growing up in Indianapolis, Fogg had a few career options in mind. Possible paths he considered, like being a rockstar, professional chef or a pilot, have been a little different from what he has pursued so far. Other options, like becoming a pro athlete or a physical therapist, could have led him directly to where he is today. If he could have dinner with any three people, he would choose pro athlete Payton Manning, talk show host Ellen Degeneres, or his father when he was his age.
Once students have taken his classes, Fogg hopes they understand the importance of taking care of their bodies. He wants students to see PE and health classes as more than just places to learn how to play sports and eat healthy. These classes are meant to teach students to love taking care of their minds and bodies.
While developing young minds is a reward on its own, Fogg finds the most rewarding part of his job is forming lifelong relationships with students, parents and colleagues. The traditional classroom format did not hold Fogg’s attention when he was in school, so he strives to find the best way to relate to his students. One way he does this is by tailoring his lectures to their interests.
“I have learned to not make my lectures long and boring, filled with facts that my students aren’t interested in,” Fogg said. “Instead, I have learned how to make my lectures short, yet effective and engaging in order to capture the attention of both the daydreamers and the straight A students.”
In addition to embracing the class material, Fogg hopes students leave his class understanding how to treat others with love and respect.
Get to Know Seth Fogg
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Mind control.
What’s your favorite Bible verse? “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” - Jeremiah 29:11
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta.
What’s your favorite book? Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you would do? Invest! But also, go on a month-long vacation traveling around Europe.
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