Staywell Committee

We welcome your participation on our committee. Staywell planning meetings are open to all (note times and dates listed here). If anyone is interested in serving on our UEA Staywell Committee, please contact: Nancy Smith at nancy.smith@uticak12.org

View our meeting minutes here

Staywell UEA Officers Chairperson: Nancy Smith Vice-Chairperson: Denise Hirschmann Secretary: Leslie Montgomery Treasurer: Sharon Jones TRUSTEE: Brian Vento TRUSTEE: Rose Varga Central Office David Rilley Mike Sturm Committee Members Margaret Ala Collins Elementary – Speech Language Pathologist Heather Chalou Stevenson High School - Mathematics Theresa Hasenauer Wiley Elementary – Literacy Consultant Denise Hirschmann Davis Junior High – Science/Mathematics /p> Sharon Jones UEA Office – MEA Field Assistant Karrie Koteles Schwarzkoff Elementary - Speech Therapist Leslie Montgomery Bemis Junior High – Science/Mathematics Antonella Piccirilli Oakbrook Elementary Marie Phillips Havel Elementary – 2nd Grade Teacher Wendy Poterek Campus Monitor – ParaPro Michelle Schimelfening Dresden Elementary – ParaPro Nancy Smith Roberts Elementary – 3rd Grade Teacher Kara Stutzman Ford High School – German Kelly Swanson Eisenhower High School – Chemistry Rose Varga Schuchard Elementary– Kindergarten Teacher Brian Vento Ford High School – Social Science/Speech Marisa Walli Wiley Elementary – 1st Grade Teacher

Central Office Liaisons David Rilley Mike Sturm Graphic and Technical Advisor: Jodi Paige-Lee Administrative Liaisons: Barbara Bair Diane Szfranski

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