Health and Wellness

List of 4 members.

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  Mrs. Michelle Stevenson 

  Department Chair Health, Wellness & Physical Ed / Coach / US DEI Liaison

  Bio

  Michelle Stevenson earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Boston College, a master’s in exercise science from Northeastern University and post-master’s certifications in management and behavioral economics from New York University and the University of Toronto. Mrs. Stevenson was the program director at the Harvard Business School’s SHAD Hall and The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, New York City. She joined Kent Place in 2008 as Chair of the Physical Education Department, and started the morning PE program, which offers classes in Zumba fitness, metabolic training and restorative exercise. Ms. Stevenson is a HeartMath Institute Certified Mentor/Coach, Master level Usui Shiki Ryoho Method of Natural Healing, and a Chopra–Certified Perfect Health: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Instructor.
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  Ms. Leslie L Jones-Wentz 

  PS Science & Health Education Teacher

  Bio

  Leslie Jones-Wentz has her bachelor’s degree in general humanities and a master’s in American women’s history, both from Sarah Lawrence College. She teaches first and second grade science, along with health and wellness to third, fourth and fifth graders. She came to KPS, in 2001, from the Morris School District. Ms. Jones-Wentz is a member of Walking the Walk, the KPS Health and Wellness Committee, and attends Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) seminars. She helps facilitate the Primary School Kaleidoscope meetings, helps maintain the Jane Paterson Memorial Gardens, and leads the Primary School Eco-Team. Ms. Jones-Wentz is also on the Teachers Advisory Council at the Bronx Zoo.
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  Ms. Barbara Smith 

  US Counselor

  Bio

  Barbara J. Smith has her bachelor of science degree in finance from Rutgers University. Mrs. Smith spent the first part of her career in a corporate finance role before going back to school to achieve her master's degree in clinical psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is a licensed professional counselor in the State of New Jersey and worked in the Morris School District before joining Kent Place as the Upper School Counselor in November of 2019. As part of her role at KPS, Mrs. Smith oversees the Peer Education Program and is a Health Education Teacher for topics supporting mental health, and adolescent social-emotional well being.
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  Mrs. Joan E Wilson 

  MS Social Worker and Health Education Teacher

  Bio

  Joan Wilson, a KPS alumna, earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Yale University and her master’s in social work from CUNY-Hunter College School of Social Work. Ms. Wilson joined the Kent Place faculty in 2010 as MS Social Worker and Health Education Teacher. Ms. Wilson works collaboratively with her colleagues to create an inclusive school environment where students learn to embrace a positive sense of self and foster healthy relationships. Ms. Wilson also serves as a faculty advisor for the Middle School Peer Mediation program.