Fuel Up to Play 60 Excellence Awards

From left, Chase Yancey, PE paraeducator at Matzke ES; Scott Moore, PE teacher at Matzke; and Houston Texans offensive lineman Duane Brown celebrate the teachers’ Fuel Up to Play 60 Excellence Awards.

The first-ever Fuel Up to Play 60 Excellence Awards were recently presented by Dairy Max to honor leaders of school wellness at NRG Stadium. 

Three CFISD teachers were recognized at the event, including Sandra Burns, Copeland ESl; Scott Moore, Matzke ES; and Maria Woods, Postma ES. 

Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages students to eat healthy and move more. Food Services manager Rhonda Popham represented Copeland ES at the event.  

Due to the nutrition component of FUTP, the program works best when there is a strong partnership between the food service and physical education departments.

“The awards night was a great experience for the teachers involved,” said Loretta Bourn, district coordinator for elementary physical education. “Hopefully, their success will encourage other teachers and schools to embrace the program.”