Maureen McCombs

McCombs developed the "Kids Fitness" program to provide students with options of various activities during their open activity/play time. Four hundred and thirty two children from preschool through fifth grade enjoy physical activities in the school's gym. According to McCombs, physical fitness is important, especially in light of the issues around childhood obesity. Tanaina Elementary School does physical fitness testing twice a year to review the health of its students. McCombs' project has helped kids learn about keeping their bodies healthy, the importance of staying active, and that with a healthy body comes healthy living. McCombs lives in Wasilla.