Welcome to East Wake Academy's K-4 Physical Education and Health Class
Coach Bradley Bowman
I was born and raised in Garner, North Carolina. I went to elementary school at Vandora Springs, middle school at West Lake, and South East Raleigh high school through my freshman year. I moved to the Benson area when I was 14 years old and graduated from West Johnston high school in 2005. After entering the workforce for about 3 years I began college in 2008 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. After changing my major five times over the course of my undergraduate degree, I chose to get a Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Sports Science with a concentration in Physiology. During my junior year at my University I began working as a graduate assistant coach for the Women’s basketball program and later decided to attend graduate school at the same university. I will complete my graduate degree in December with a degree in Masters of Arts in teaching with a concentration in Physical Education (Licensure).
Favorite Activity: Basketball. Goal for the Year: I would like to see student progression in the Health content area as well as Physical Education class. Favorite Quote: "Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John Wooden.
Coach Brian Graf
I was born and raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina. As a young student I went to Blue Creek Elementary School, and Southwest Middle School. After graduating from Southwest High School in 2004, I attended Barton College in Wilson, NC and earned a Degree in K-12 Physical Education in 2008. I earned my Masters Degree in Physical Education Teaching Education from West Virginia University in 2010. I am the head coach of both the middle school boys and girls soccer teams, as well as the head coach of the middle school boys basketball team. I am looking forward to another great year at East Wake Academy.
Favorite Activity: I love to play and watch soccer and whenever I get a chance I love to go for a jog. Goal for This Year: My main goal for this year is to see improvement in physical test scores, all skills, and increased enjoyment in physical activity. Favorite Quote: "Impossible is Nothing" - David Beckham.