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School & After School Working Group

Chair: Naomi Butler

Goals & Objectives 2006-2007: PDF

  • Increase the amount of physical activity engaged in and the proportion of healthful foods and beverages consumed  by K-12 students at schools and after school programs throughout San Diego County

Astounding Accomplishments:

  • Conducted the 2005 School Food Summit and the 2006 School Fitness Summit to help decision-makers in San Diego County’s school districts develop strategies for change.
  • Provided technical assistance to school districts to help develop their School Wellness Policies to increase physical activity and healthful eating throughout the school environment.

Work Group Participants

The Coalition needs your time and expertise to achieve its vision.

Please join other working group participants either by contacting the chair of the working group or by attending one of the meetings.

Name Title Organization Phone Area of Expertise
Devonna Almagro   5 a Day Power Play    
Mary K. Beckhelm Public Health Nurse III SD County Office of HHSA Immunization Program 619-542-4121  
Bruce W. Bettey Associate Director of Dissemination SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) 800-772-7573 ext 206 Physical Eduation, Curriculum & Staff Development, Preschool through High School
Mary Blackman Health/PA Coord. SD County Office of Education    
Naomi Butler   California Project LEAN 760-505-1831  
Josephine Chappel Student Support Sweetwater Union High District 619-585-6020  
Tracy Delaney CCWSD Coord. HHSA 619-542-4041  
Jennifer Gorman   San Diego City Schools 858-627-7580  
Amy Haessly   University of CA Cooperative Extention-Youth Programs 858-495-5260  
Kristin Haukom   Share the Care/CHDP-Health Promotion    
Jessica Hawkins   American Cancer Society    
Rosemary Jaworski School Nurse San Diego City Schools    
Deirdre Kleske Program Specialist California Project LEAN 619-723-6457 Youth Fitness, Healthy Lifestyles
Dana Law   Amazing Dana Magic Show 619-444-2002  
Elise Lorentz   HHSA Central Region Health Promotion 619-338-2053  
Sharney McLaughlin, MPH, CHES Community Health Promotion Specialist II San Diego County Office of HHSA South Region 619-409-3252 Community Health Promotion
Carissa McMasters   SD County Offic of Maternal, Child & Family Health Services 619-692-8830  
Nicole McMurray Youth Programs Manager American Cancer Society 619-682-7434 School Health Programs
Molly Moran   Joy of Sports Foundation 619-294-9585  
Barbara Orozco Valdivia   Health Net    
Carey Riccitelli   HHSA North Inland Region Health Promotion    
Dr. Julia Smith   Sweetwater Union School District 619-585-6020  
Susan Stewart   Dental Health Initiative    
Beverly Tuzin        
Nick Urban Education and Outreach Coordinator San Diego Hunger Coalition 619-813-3490 Summer Food Service Program
Peggy Yamagata   Share the Care Dental Health Initiative 619-692-8858  

The Coalition needs your time and expertise to achieve its vision. Please join other working group participants either by contacting the chair of the working group or by attending one of the meetings.