Phyllis D. Jones

Jones, a K-12 physical education teacher/health coordinator at Lewis Mills High School, seeks to expand the winter physical education curriculum to include outdoor activities that students can engage in from December to February. The goal of her "Catch the Winter Wellness Bug" program is to improve cardiorespiratory fitness for all students and to promote year-round physical activities that contribute to personal wellness. Students will get their heart rate into the target zone and maintain it while participating in outdoor activities during their physical education classes. They will also learn proper technique for using cross country skis and snowshoes. By providing these activities in an ongoing instructional capacity, students will understand that health and physical activity are continuous throughout the year in warm and cold weather. Jones lives in Burlington.