I’m Ms. Mueller, but you can call me Coach M, and I’m thrilled to be starting my fourth year here at American Academy! I'm a proud mom to my sweet daughter, Taylor and wife to my high school sweetheart, Josh. Outside of school, you'll often find me cheering on the Denver Broncos and Nebraska Cornhuskers, playing pickleball, going for long walks, and with my family. Sports and movement have always been a huge part of who I am, and I love sharing that passion with our students!

In K–2nd grade PE, we focus on building fundamental movement skills like locomotors, movement patterns, balance, and coordination, to give students a strong foundation for all types of physical activity. In 3rd–5th grade PE, we continue practicing those essential skills, but now students apply them in teamwork-based challenges, game play, and dynamic environments that require problem solving, cooperation, and strategy. Across all grades, my goal is to promote physical growth, confidence, and a love for movement in a safe, fun, and encouraging space.

Grading in K-5 PE

In PE, students are graded in two areas: engagement and skills, aligned with SHAPE and Colorado Standards. Grades are based on how well students meet their grade-level outcomes:

• Above a 94 (or “+” in K/1) = Your child went above and beyond expectations and is performing above the grade-level outcome.

• 94 (or “V” in K/1) = Your child is meeting expectations and performing right at the grade-level outcome.

• Below a 94 (or “–” in K/1) = Your child is still developing this skill and working toward mastery.

A rubric with this breakdown is included with every assignment.