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CDE Office of Health and Wellness Staff

The Colorado education system depends on a strong, healthy relationship between students, schools, and the communities in which they're placed. The Health & Wellness Unit assists Colorado school districts in strengthening relationships among school employees, parents, and community members.

Benjie Blasé, Title V Program Manager

Sarah Blumenthal, Assistant Director and Colorado State Nurse Consultant

Kristi Elliott, School Health Professional Grant Principal Consultant

Omar Estrada, Project AWARE Program Manager

Pamela Hitt, Healthy Schools Program Specialist

Jamie Hurley, Comprehensive Health & Physical Education Principal Consultant

Shannon Millliken - Comprehensive Physical Education Senior Consultant

Phyllis Reed, Assistant Director and School Health Professional Grant Program Manager

Mario Rivera, Program Evaluator

Janet Tyler, Brain Injury Consultant

Alejandra Venzor, Project AWARE Youth Mental Health First Aid Coordinator
 

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