The Patrick “Bird” Kerr Award is awarded to Janelle Tyler, a middle school Physical Education teacher at Potsdam Central School.
Her nominator notes “Janelle has consistently worked to promote wellness with her students and colleagues. She works to help promote a healthy lifestyle for her students, not just for their physical well-being but also on the importance of healthy foods. Along with her focus on the physical health of her students, Janelle also understands the importance of their mental well-being and helps support and promote student mental health awareness. Along with her work with students Janelle plays a major role in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle with staff throughout the district. Janelle is a leader on their district wellness committee and consistently promotes staff participating in PE classes as well as creating after school opportunities for staff to stay active.”
CONGRATULATIONS JANELLE!
