Healthy School Teams

The purpose of a healthy school team is to utilize faculty and staff in each school building who are considered experts in each component so that we are able to capture a more comprehensive look at the school.  After assessing the needs of their school, they will develop a plan to not only address weaknesses, but also highlight strengths in relation to the eight components of Coordinated School Health.

Who should be a member of a Healthy School Team?

  • Administrators
  • Physical Education Teachers
  • Health/Wellness Teachers
  • Counselors
  • School Nurse
  • School Resource Officers
  • Grade Level Teachers
  • Cafeteria Personnel
  • Parents
  • Students

The team completes a school evaluation through the Action for Health Kids Website.  To visit Action for Healthy Kids Online, please click here. The team sets goals and priorities for their school in the Eight Components of Coordinated School Health.

Components of Coordinated School Health

  • Health Education
  • Health Services
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Education
  • Healthy School Environment
  • School Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services
  • Student, Family, and Community Involvement
  • School Staff Wellness

If you would like to participate in the Healthy School Team, please contact your school Principal or Marcia Wade at mkwade@ortn.edu

Healthy School Team Leaders

Glenwood Elementary – Mark Garrision mgarrison@ortn.edu 

Linden Elementary – Josh Johnson jjohnson@ortn.edu

Willow Brook Elementary – Brian Wilson- bwilson@ortn.edu

Woodland Elementary – Amy Brewer – abrewer@ortn.edu

Jefferson Middle School – Mackenzie Taylor mptaylor@ortn,edu

Robertsville Middle School – Lauren Hawkins lmhawkins@ortn.edu

Oak Ridge High School – Sonya Minarik  srminarik@ortn.edu

Oak Ridge Schools Preschool – Nancy Chrisman ncchrisman@ortn.edu

District Health Advisory Council

ORS has an established District Health Advisory Council to serve as a resource to school sites for implementing policies and programs and to develop an active working relationship with the county health council. The council shall consist of individuals representing the school and community, including parents, students, teachers, school administrators, health professionals, school food service representatives and members of the public.   The primary responsibilities of the school council include but are not limited to:

  1. Developing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and as necessary, making recommendations as to physical activity and nutrition policies;
  2. Ensuring all schools within the district create and implement an action plan related to all the School Health Index modules;
  3. Ensuring that the results of the action plan are annually reported to the council; and
  4. Ensuring that the school level results include measures of progress on each indicator of the School Health Index.

During the 2022-2023 school year we are conducting our triennial assessment as required by School Board policy.  ( ORS Student Wellness Policy 6.411 ) If you would like to be a member of the District Health Advisory Council or provide input on the triennial assessment, please contact Marcia Wade at mkwade@ortn.edu or call 865-425-9028.   

To view the 2021-2022 Local Wellness Policy Assessment Results, please visit this link:

Wellness Policy Assessment 2021-2022.docx