Bobbi J. Geiger

"Live Fit From 6 to 60" is a fitness program at Harwood Elementary School that provides an alternative to physical activities that requires elite athleticism by focusing on a large variety of activities that students can engage in for a lifetime. In light of the issues around childhood obesity, Geiger's program sets out to broaden less physically-active students' exposure to other fitness activities that will increase their chances of becoming and remaining active. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Harwood have the option of throwing Frisbees, playing golf, tossing horseshoes or shooting archery. This program builds upon and complements the physical and health program already implemented. Students are expected to draw their families into these activities away from school. Academically, the students and teachers benefit through a more physically fit, attentive and ready-to-learn student body. Geiger lives in Harwood.