Essex North

Sometimes, wellness just means having a place to relax and eat lunch, away from the fray and busy work environment. For the staff at Essex North SU, that was always a wish and a hope. It finally happened this year, with the help of the PATH Forward grant, a collaboration between PATH and the Agency of Education.

What was once a large storage room, became a haven for teachers and staff- a relaxing child free zone to retreat for 30 minutes and have a meal, a cup of coffee, or even a quick meeting with a teammate.

 Megan Prehemo, school nurse and Essex wellness champion, led the way to bringing  the room to life, and she says that it has made a huge difference. “Everyone is loving this space….People  have used the word ‘like a Sanctuary.’  It used to be a storage room, and now the storage has to find a new home!”

We visited Canaan schools for “Rock the Bike” Smoothie Day, where staff could enjoy either a “Paradise Punch” or “Berry-Licious” smoothie, on or off the bike! Of course, PATH arrived with socks and hats for all- a reminder to them that they are ROCKSTARS from head to toe.

Is your school full of ROCKSTARS? Let us know what event you have scheduling and maybe we can come treat your staff too!!!