Pilot Program with Columbus Public Schools Gets Rave Reviews Print
Program News
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Tuesday, 06 July 2004 00:00
Over 50 4th graders from the Columbus public schools participated in the pilot of Road of Life’s cancer prevention and education program this spring. The students took part in three classroom sessions revolving around simple fitness and nutrition measures they could take to improve their own health. These sessions were led by mentors from Ohio State University. Two mentors worked together with classes at Hubbard and Franklinton Elementary Schools. On Thursday, May 8, mentors and students joined together to walk a two-mile leg of Road of Life: Ohio 2004.
The program received rave reviews from students, teachers, and mentors. Franklinton teacher Julie Crosby felt that “the walk as a culminating activity for the lessons made real life connections for the students.” College mentor David Kresnye found the entire experience to be enlightening and rewarding. “To be in the classroom with children and knowing that you’re having a positive impact on their lives.....that’s just a tremendous feeling,” said Kresnye.
Both teachers have already signed on to be a part of the program next year and Road of Life hopes that more will classrooms will become involved next year. In particular, the organization is looking to expand the pilot program in Columbus and extend its reach into Cleveland and Cincinnati.