Our Community… Moving and Choosing... to Be Healthy
Moving and Choosing is a community – based coalition promoting healthy growth and development and the prevention of child and adolescent obesity. Key objectives target building healthy school environments and improving access to high – quality curriculum education in nutrition and physical activity. Community partnerships link schools and families to programs which promote active living and increase food security.
Moving and Choosing....Meet the Team
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Amy Risk Richardson, Health Promotion Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
Community Health Services
2948 Dunmore Rd SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8E3
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Ph: (403) 504-3548
Fax: (403) 528-2250
Lead for: Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education & CAPE School
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I began my career in the mid-90s promoting physical activity to adults. Over the years I have migrated toward more of a focus of physical activity for children and youth. I especially enjoy the unpredictability of kids and often get a kick out of their comments and ideas. I currently hold a dual position between Alberta Health Services and the Medicine Hat College Be Fit for Life Centre. Both positions work together on the Moving and Choosing Initiative. Along with holding this fantastic position, I am blessed toexperience the dream of owning my own business as co-owner of the Blue Butterfly Yoga & Pilates Centre. My husband Chris and I, together have 4 children (3 boys: Christian, Brady and Charlie and a sweet girl named Gabby) and 2 babies (our pom x puppies: Brutus and Nuggy). We love camping, golfing and almost anything to do with hockey.
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Kerri Murray, Health Promotion Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
Community Health Services
440 – 3rd St. E.
Brooks, AB T1R 1B3
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Ph: (403) 793-6654
Fax: (403) 501-3323
Lead for: Grasslands School Division
Medicine Hat School District No. 76
Christ Redeemer School Division (St. Joseph Collegiate, Holy Family Academy & Assumption)
Prairieland Regional Division (Berry Creek School & Youngstown)
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| My interest in the components of wellness began with my experiences in sport as both an athlete and coach. This led me to a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary where I majored in exercise and health physiology. I continue to reap the benefits of this education in my personal life and also as a Moving and Choosing lead. With the demands of two bossy and beautiful little girls, I have no spare time, but if I did I would spend it with them anyway (along with the odd beach vacation). I live for a challenge, am cheeky enough to ask for what I want, and can sing every word of "Ice, Ice, Baby" by Vanilla Ice. I love my job and hope that maybe one day I'll even be good at it! |
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Stephanie Hlady, Health Promotion Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
Community Health Services
P.O. Box 949
802 6th St East, Provincial Building
Bow Island, AB T0K 0G0
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Ph: (403) 545-2296
Fax: (403) 545-6357
Lead for: Prairie Rose School Division
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| In 2005 I was fortunate to join Moving and Choosing. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from the University of Lethbridge and a Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. I love the messy work of community development-especially in the rural setting of PRSD! I have a sometimes lovely family consisting of my farmer husband, a six year old daughter and a two and half year old son. I really do try to practice what I preach and I find myself up at 5 a.m. to go for a run, I avoid the cookie aisle, and I think positively. |
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Katrina Lehenbauer
School Healthy Eating Facilitator
Prairie Rose School Division
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Ph: (403) 977-3525
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With my work as a School Healthy Eating Facilitator for Prairie Rose School Division, I work with Moving and Choosing very closely. Moving and Choosing provides great resources and enthusiastic staff with great ideas who are always willing to help. With their support, I am able to have more impact with the students, teachers, and parents of Prairie Rose, therefore having positive progress in creating a healthy school environment.
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Benefits & Resources
Lead Teacher Network
Lead Teachers are the vital link between the Moving and Choosing Facilitators and the schools to promote health, acting as leaders in health promotion in the school setting.
Moving and Choosing Exchange
A monthly newsletter issued ten times per year distributed to lead teachers and school personnel. Contains information on health resources and programs, tips, and ideas on creating healthy schools, children and families.
Activity and Nutrition Kits, Resource Manuals
Ready-to-go kits contain lesson plans, activities and ideas to promote healthy eating and active living. They are fun and easy to use, and can be borrowed by teachers to support the health curriculum.
Professional Development, Parent Education
We provide education and training sessions and health information for teachers, parent groups, and parent councils on a variety of topics: school lunches and snacks, Alberta Nutrition Guidelines, DPA strategies, etc.
School Environment – Policy and School Improvement Plans
Assistance to school boards, principals, parent councils, and school health committees with development and implementation of healthy school policies to support healthy eating, active living and positive social environments.
Moving and Choosing Team
A team of Health Promotion Facilitators, a Resource Coordinator, and allied health partners are dedicated to working with the Lead Teachers, Principals, School Boards, Parent Councils, and students to promote the health of children and families.
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About Us
