About Rod Heskett

* Experience:

        Elite Athlete, Educator, Motivational Speaker

* Philosophy:

        "You don't have to be a world class athlete to be world class"


                                        * Primary focus:

                                                Empowerment

                                        * Interests:

                                                Fitness, Greatness, Public Speaking, Writing, Learning, Growing


Your mountain has no peak... enjoy the view as you climb.



Education and Experience:

AA Liberal Arts- West Valley College CA

Academic All-American

Greater San Jose Sports Association Athlete Of The Year

California State Champion 5000m

BA Physical Education- Fresno State University

Big West Conference Champion 1500m

Olympic Hopeful 1500m

Professional Clear Credential Physical Education- Fresno State University

CAHPERD Conference Leader- Fresno CA

Preliminary Credential Mild to Moderate Special Education- San Jose State University

Creator of Individual Interactive Education Portfolio

Department of The Year- Sequoia Middle School CA

Mentor Teacher- East Side Union School District CA


International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Certified


Past President of Aptos High Noon Toastmasters- Toastmasters International


Running Coach- Santa Cruz Triathlon Association


Bay Area Physical Education and Health Project


Nikken Independent Wellness Consultant (Currently)


Physical Educator at August Boeger Middle School (Currently)


Co-Owner of Santa Cruz Running Available Everywhere Online (Currently)