School Champions

Who are the Champions?
School Champions are the key to the success of fit for learning. Each participating school will select two Champions - one staff member and one parent. These individuals will then be trained and provided with all the tools they need to successfully develop a school culture that promotes healthy nutrition and physical activity.

Why do we have school Champions as part of fit for learning?
School Champions will be the leaders implementing the fit for learning initiative at each participating school. School Champions will recruit key staff to participate in an environmental survey that will examine the food service program, physical education, and policies and practices surrounding healthful living at the campus.

What is the role of the school Champions?

School Champions will:
  • Provide leadership to the site as regards fit for learning efforts;
     
  • Provide technical assistance to support improved nutrition and physical activity;
     
  • Become familiar with activities that effectively improve nutrition and physical activity;
     
  • Support the periodic evaluation and assessment of programs;
     
  • Work closely with the Santa Clara County Office of Education to assure the highest quality of program implementation and success.
     

Contact Information

For more information on being a School Champion please contact:
Steve Berta, fit for learning Coordinator
Santa Clara County Office of Education
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 453-6982
steve_berta@sccoe.org

New ffl Coordinator
Michelle Mount, formerly a K-6 principal in the Cupertino Union School District, has taken on the role of ffl coordinator.
Recognition for ffl Campaign
Both the state and national school public relations associations have honored the campaign to promote ffl.
ffl Supporters Honored
School leaders and supporters of the SCCOE’s fit for learning program were honored at a first-annual “Recognition Event” at San Jose’s Tech Museum.
Program Awards - Read about recognition and honors that have come to ffl.
A Classroom and Its Pledge - To see how a group of students in San Jose worked to become fit for learning, watch this video.
Starting a Revolution - K.R. Smith teacher Peter Pham, whose class was the subject of the video, describes how fit for learning changed how he teaches—and how he lives.
 
Get the Guide
Need a copy of the fit for learning Resource Guide? You can download it here.
District Wellness Policies - View the policies that local districts have implemented to foster student wellness.