Trisha Craig

Health

Wendy Dropkin

I have been teaching Health Education for 23 years, most of them at Waterville Valley Academy. One year I developed, initiated, and directly ran a community outreach program that incorporated Waterville Elementary School students in Waterville Valley Academy’s health program. I have also taught Wellness at PSU.  Three years ago I was hired by WVES to help  plan and implement virtual curriculum for WVES students.  For the last two years, I have been the Health and Fitness Educator at Franklin Middle School.  I am certified in Health Education (K-12).  I also am a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainer, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor and a L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence) Instructor K-8.

I believe that Health Education is an important part of a students education and growth.  I will be focusing on Social Emotional Health, covering topics such as Respect, Kindness, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health and Stress.  I will also cover topics of alcohol, vaping, drugs, relationships, puberty and reproduction(grades 6-8).  This curriculum runs in a 2 year cycle and the subjects are age appropriate, following state guidelines. I believe that learning is facilitated by project based curriculum, games and discussion.  

I am excited to back at WVES.