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 Committee Members Nancy Smith 3rd Grade Roberts Elementary Maria Brosowski Special Education Malow Jr. High Tami Clark-Moore Speech Therapist Switzer Elementary Deanne Fisher 3rd Grade Ebeling Elementary Stephanie Gerling Life Skills Shelby Jr. High Denise Hirschmann Science/Mathematics David Jr. High Jeff Hume English Eppler Jr. High Karrie Koteles Speech Therapist Schwarzkoff Elementary Leslie Montgomery Mathematics/Science Bemis Jr. High Marie Phillips 2nd  Grade Havel Elementary Cynthia Regan Research Center Ebeling Elementary Roseanne Varga Kindergarten Walsh Elementary Brian Vento Social Science Ford II High Theresa, Hasenauer Literacy Consultant Wiley Elementary Bryan Battaglia Utica High School Science Teacher Kim Giabobbe Roberts Elementary 4th 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