CSH Testimonials
Read on for thoughts on Coordinated School Health from Louisiana school superintendents and personnel:
“The partnership between the DeSoto public school system and the Picard Center is vital to the well-being of the students. The model to diagnose and address mental health and obesity needs is most important for our children, parents and teachers. We are most pleased with the partnership and the assistance provided to DeSoto.”
Walter Lee, DeSoto Parish School System Superintendent
2009
“We look forward to bringing the Coordinated School Health initiative into Lincoln. Joining with our community partners to help develop healthy minds and bodies will no doubt translate into children becoming better learners. This is a great opportunity to implement research-based practices to improve the health and readiness of our children in order for them to better learn, grow, and achieve in school and in life in general."
Danny Bell, Lincoln Parish School System Superintendent
2009
“Morehouse Parish recently received the Carol M. White Physical Education Grant, worth more than $900,000, to be used to prevent obesity and high blood pressure, while encouraging physical activity, good nutrition and overall health. When we were offered Coordinated School Health, it seemed natural to put those two programs together to meet the health and physical fitness needs of our students.”
Hazel Sellers, Morehouse Parish School System Elementary Supervisor
2009
“Certainly, the shared implementation of the Coordinated School Health initiative will have a positive impact on school attendance, dropout prevention and ultimately, student achievement. I am very pleased that the Picard Center has offered its services to the Natchitoches Parish Schools related to the Coordinated School Health initiative.”
Dr. Derwood Duke, Natchitoches Parish School System Superintendent
2009
“The health and well-being of our students is a top priority in our schools. Through this endeavor, we are targeting students who may not otherwise receive these types of services. With successful collaboration and implementation, we hope to grow this initiative and directly impact the overall health of our community.”
Dr. Robert Webber, Ouachita Parish School System Superintendent
2009
“The strong coordinated effort involving a vast array of stakeholders provides an exciting opportunity to minimize health and societal issues that negatively impact student achievement and academic success. The St. Mary Parish School board is committed to providing our children with easily accessible and appropriate health services.”
Dr. Donald Aguillard, St. Mary Parish School District Superintendent
2009
“This is the beginning of a new initiative that will allow our school system to help students become more productive,” said St. Martin Parish School District Superintendent Richard Lavergne. “It will permit us to effectively serve the needs of our students and provide them with the tools they need to be healthy and successful.”
Richard Lavergne, St. Martin Parish School System Superintendent
2009