Greetings Everyone!

Check out the progress! Scholars from Ms.Tosto’s health and wellness class had an opportunity to engage in several activities related to becoming agents of change within their school community.

The group explored Dimensions of Wellness while contributing to the HSOTF- Health and Wellness Blog Vol. 2., and they explored the importance of storytelling and learning across generations through the “Be-Wise, Be-Well” project.

The Vlog interviews, summaries and newsletter submissions were created in collaboration with HSOTF’s Athletic Director, Jessica Tosto, Netter/UACS/AUNI Nutrition Education Coordinators, Sophia Canady and Lynn McCullough, Nutrition Systems Manager, Maris Altieri, and UPENN Media Assistant, Emily Onuonga. The following scholars also made a huge contribution as media assistants and interviewers: Sanna Gilyard, Aniya Thomas, Matysin Allen, and Jasir Phillips. Special shout out to Ms. Sudell, Ms. Barbra and Ms. Jessie from the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center for sharing Philadelphia’s rich history, and their perspective on nutrition, health and life.

It’s been a special journey and we thank Principal Smith, the School District of Philadelphia, The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center and the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania for making this project a success.