Chandler Mayfield is an elementary physical education teacher in Hoschton, GA. As a published author, he co-authored the article "Silencing the Whisperers: Making PE More Than PE," which explores innovative cross-curricular integration strategies in elementary physical education. Chandler’s excellence in the field has been recognized nationally; he received the 2024 SHAPE America Major of the Year Award, an honor celebrating exceptional students in health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Additionally, he was named the Outstanding Physical Education Student upon his graduation from the University of North Georgia in 2024. He has been a presenter at the 2024 & 2025 Share the Wealth PE Conference in Jekyll Island, GA and the 2024 & 2025 Georgia AHPERD Convention in Athens, GA. Chandler is also a certified pickleball coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), USA Pickleball’s preferred certification program.

Chandler is passionate about fostering physically literate individuals who will embrace lifelong wellness. With a commitment to instilling key wellness skills, Chandler creates an engaging environment where students can explore various physical activities and discover their strengths. He is eager and continually seeks ways to learn new teaching methods and contribute to the field of physical education.