MCPS P.E. & Health Supervisor, Cara Grant, and Former Director of the Equity Initiatives Unit, Troy Boddy, Collaborate on New Health Education Book

Dr. Cara D. Grant, MCPS supervisor of Pre-K-12 health and physical education, and Dr. Troy E. Boddy, retired director in the Equity Initiatives Unit, have collaborated on a NEW book titled “Intersectionality in Health Education.”

Their book aims to stimulate meaningful reflection on the current state of health education, with the ultimate goal of fostering more equitable practices for all students. It will assist health educators in recognizing their implicit biases, exploring the impact of intersectionality on Black students, and constructing classrooms where every student is acknowledged and respected.

Grant is actively involved in several organizations, including the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE Maryland), where she serves as a board member and chairs the Maryland State Department of Education Advisory Council on Health and Physical Education. Additionally, she sits on the board of directors for SHAPE America and is the president-elect of SHAPE America.

Meanwhile, Boddy co-founded the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project and currently serves as its president. He is also the president of the East Coast Racial Equity Group, which offers consulting services to companies, schools, and community organizations seeking to address equity and foster equitable workplaces.