Rhinebeck Central School District

Wellness Committee General Information

Mission Statement
The mission of the Rhinebeck Central School District's Wellness Committee is to ensure that all students and staff in the district have access to healthful foods and opportunities to be physically active in order to grow, learn and thrive, recognizing that healthy eating and physical activity are essential to achieve their academic and physical potential, optimal mental growth and lifelong health and well-being.

The RCSD's Wellness Committee is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects students' health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity including lifelong healthy decision making. The school district will promote student wellness by providing opportunities for good nutrition and physical activity, in its educational programs, school activities and meal programs.

Committee Members

Katie Andersen - Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction 
Thomas Burnell - Assistant Superintendent of Support Services 
Carolyn Peck - RHS  Math Teacher and RCSD Health and Wellness Coordinator
Larry Anthony - Food Services Director
Ed Davenport - RHS Principal
Teresa Costakis - School Nurse
Emily Davison - Director of Special Services
Megan Rodier - Social Worker
Regina Messa - Secretary to BMS Principal
Katherine Mustello - Secretary to Director of Facilities & Director of Technology
Stacy Stoliker - Secretary to Director of PPS
Nicole Reuter, Melissa Mincher, Shai DiMetro, Mary Fleischhauer - Teachers
Beth Heady - BMS/RHS Greeter 
Student Member - TBA
Andrea Pyros Nevarez - Parent 
Rose Ann Serpico - Board Trustee

Health & Wellness Meetings will take place approximately once a month (Wednesdays) in the PD Room at CLS from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.