A little off topic, but my spouse (who has a lot of contact with state education officials and senior school district staff nationwide) tells me that a disproportionate number of top administrators in the K-12 system began their careers as gym teachers. Almost everyone in education administration began by teaching something, but the higher you get in the hierarchy, the more likely it is that the person was a gym teacher. She thinks their positive attitude, their discipline, and their involvement in team sports wind up making them look like potential leaders that don’t threaten their peers.