Exemplary Districts and Schools

Across Colorado, school districts and schools are working hard to improve nutrition, get students moving and provide more comprehensive health services. They are putting in place effective workplace wellness programs that are getting results. Find out more about how rural, mountain, urban and suburban districts are turning best practices into everyday practices.

2009 Commissioner’s Choice Award Winners
Best Practices in Health and Wellness

Adams County School District 14
Superintendent Susan Chandler, Ph.D.
School-based health

Boulder Valley School District
Superintendent Chris King, Ph.D.
Nutrition

Denver Public Schools
Superintendent Tom Boasberg
Nutrition, physical education and school-based health

Douglas County School District
Interim Superintendent Steve Herzog, Ph.D. 
Workplace wellness

Durango School District
Superintendent Keith Owen, Ph.D.
Nutrition, physical education, health education and school-based health

East Grand School District
Superintendent Nancy Karas
Nutrition, physical education, health education and school-based health

Garfield School District
Superintendent David Smucker
Nutrition

Gunnison High School
Principal Andy Hanks
Physical education

Las Animas School District
Superintendent Scott Cuckow
Nutrition

Montrose County School District
Superintendent George Voorhis, Ed.D.
School-based health

Poudre School District
Superintendent Jerry Wilson, Ph.D.
Physical education

Pueblo School District 60
Interim Superintendent Kathy West
Nutrition

The Academy at High Point
Executive Director Terry Croy Lewis, Ph.D.
Nutrition, physical education, health education and workplace wellness