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ericpm123

I am a classically trained chef, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Youth Exercise Specialist. Over the last seven years, I have worked with thousands of youth and established myself as one of the leading experts in childhood health education and promotion.

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 10

Students are using their developed characters and a story line about soccer tryouts to create a 32 panel comic book that promotes the benefits of physical activity, healthy eating, anti-bullying and teamwork. […]

By ericpm123 Posted on January 2, 2016

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Pre-K Class’ Letters to the Michelle Obama

CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW LETTERS    

By ericpm123 Posted on November 1, 2015

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 5

The team began the development of the story line for the next edition of Health Heroes.  The next edition will involve several themes, which include: Exercise Healthy eating No bullying […]

By ericpm123 Posted on October 29, 2015

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 4

In week 4, the Superheroes in the Classroom team developed a few interesting characters, a compelling story line and created a two panel comic.  

By ericpm123 Posted on October 28, 2015

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Invitation to First Lady, Michelle Obama

In week 5, students created a video to invite the First Lady, Michelle Obama, to become a superhero in our comic and use her superpowers to get kids to exercise and […]

By ericpm123 Posted on October 23, 2015

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 3

After the team learned to blog and leave reviews for a post, they developed a two panel comic and used their artistic and storytelling skills.

By ericpm123 Posted on October 14, 2015

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 2

During week #2, students gave an introduction, discussed why they joined Health Heroes’ program and shared one cool thing about themselves. Check out their cool intro video.    

By ericpm123 Posted on October 14, 2015

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Superheroes in the Classroom – Week 1

Students explained why they love to create comics and chose an exercise health theme.  Somebody call the First Lady Michelle Obama because the class has spoken and they’ve said Let’s Move!

By ericpm123 Posted on September 30, 2015

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Project Kick-Off @ Passages

This Thursday, September 24th,  will be kicking off two pilot sessions of Superheroes in the Classroom at Passages Charter School in Chicago.

By ericpm123 Posted on September 21, 2015

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