America’s Healthiest Schools Celebration
October 22, 2025 1:00– 2:30pm ET
Join us October 22nd for the virtual America’s Healthiest Schools Celebration, honoring the 2025 awardees. See what’s possible when schools lead the way in building healthier learning environments and stronger school communities.
AGENDA
Welcome
Emily Thege
Director, America’s Healthiest Schools
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Opening Remarks
Kathy Higgins
Chief Executive Officer
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
PANEL DISCUSSION
Behind the Banner: Leadership Lessons from America’s Healthiest Schools
Traci Causey
Chief Program Officer
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Jennifer Gordon
Nutrition Services Director
Laveen School District, Arizona
Brittney Downs
Teacher
Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy, Laveen School District, Arizona
Dr. Deirdre Moyer
Director of Health Services
Guilford County Schools, North Carolina
Paul Travers
Principal
Washington Elementary School, Guilford County Schools, North Carolina
Kelcey Rutledge
Director
Delta Rural Network Center at Baptist Health, Kentucky
Awardee Recognition
Celebrating 1,120 America’s Healthiest Schools awardees, including 168 All-Star schools
Emily Thege
Director, America’s Healthiest Schools
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Closing Remarks
Kathy Higgins
Chief Executive Officer
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Do you have what it takes to become one of America's Healthiest Schools?
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