Mrs. Sawyers teaches K through 5th grade Health Class and joined PES in 2020. She has previous experience in teaching high school health, working in the mental health field, working in the nutrition field, and behavioral support to students. Mrs. Sawyers is originally from Massachusetts before moving to New Hampshire in 2016.
Health Standards include accessing information, self management, analyzing influences, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, and advocacy. Students will practice these skills while exploring different topics such as nutrition, human body systems, problem solving and conflict management. These are a few examples. We have incorporated a social media curriculum as well.
Mrs. Sawyers attended University of Vermont and has a Bachelors Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition and Food Science. Mrs. Sawyers also attended Plymouth State University to get a Masters Degree in Health Education.