Full Time Health Educator, Part Time Mayor

The unique skill set educators hold making them capable elected officials.  Izzy Gogarty is a full-time Middle School Health Educator in Middlebury, Vermont, and at night, Izzy heads to Town Hall to serve on her seven-person Selectboard. At twenty-three years old, Izzy was elected to her seat following a successful political campaign supported by her …

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Connecting Healthcare Careers to Our Health Education Classroom

While creating Health Education lessons, it's crucial to recognize our classroom's significant role in shaping our students' future. Our aim is not only to foster healthier individuals but also to inspire them to extend this health consciousness to those around them. This journey towards self-improvement and community health also opens up a world of potential …

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Sweatbands to Neckties…Moving away from PE

Swapping your sweatbands for a suit and tie, your whistle for a pen, and your dodgeball for seating plans? I hadn't considered the transition away from full-time PE teaching until it happened!  First, let's address the elephant in the sports hall: saying goodbye to those iconic PE teacher outfits. No more rockin' your polo shirt …

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