Staywell Committee

ALL Utica Community School employees are invited and welcome to attend any of the monthly planning meetings of the Staywell Committee. If you have questions or are interested in serving on the Staywell Committee, please contact: nancy.smith@uticak12.org

View our meeting minutes here

Staywell Committee 2011/2012 STAYWELL UEA OFFICERS CHAIRPERSON: Nancy Smith VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Denise Hirschmann SECRETARY: Kara Stutzman TREASURER: Kelly Swanson TRUSTEE: Lisa DiPirro TRUSTEE: Rose Varga GRAPHIC DESIGN ARTIST  Jodi Paige-Lee COMMITTEE MEMBERS Lisa Di Pirro – Schwarzkoff Elem. Kimberly Giacobbe – Roberts Elementary Theresa Hasenauer – Administrative Service Center Denise Hirschmann – Shelby Jr. High Karrie Koteles – Schwarzkoff Elem. Debbie Miley – Eisenhower H.S. Leslie Montgomery – Bemis Jr. H. Marie Phillips – Schwarzkoff Elem. Antonella Piccirilli – Oakbrook Elem. Wendy Poterek – Stevenson H.S. Michelle Schimelfening – Dresden Elem. Nancy Smith – Roberts Elem. Kelly Swanson – Eisenhower H.S. Kara Stutzman – Ford H.S. Roseanne Varga – Schuchard Elem. Brian Vento – Ford H.S. Erin Zacharski – Browning Elem.

Stony Creek. Bike warriors on the trail. Leslie, Nancy, Denise, Rose


Olympic National Park, WA. Getting out in nature is my favorite way to exercise. Marie Phillips


Why is it important to have a Staywell Program for our UEA members?

"We spend most of our day at school in a giving & serving capacity. It’s important that we maintain the balance in our lives and replenish our spirits. It is the goal of our wellness programs to help our members stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. It’s a win-win for everyone….lower health care costs; greater productivity; and happier staff."

-Nancy Smith

"The importance of a Staywell program is two-fold. First, it provides camaraderie for members to stay healthy and active. Secondly, healthy and active people generally keep their insurance costs down, allowing the district to keep our MESSA insurance coverage. I find that being involved with the committee is very rewarding."

-Denise Hirschmann

"Teachers spend most of their day taking care of others. We can be the best at our job and all we do, if first, we take time to care for ourselves!"

Leslie Montgomery

"I believe promoting a healthy lifestyle at our workplace will reap many rewards. Not only will we be good role models for the students we teach, but our employer will reap the financial benefit of healthier employees. Promoting fun, healthy promotions at our workplace, gives all of us a "no excuses" reason to get and stay healthier."

-Rose Varga