Wellness Fair
November 16, 2025
1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Louisville Collegiate School
A Vision of Health
for K-12 Educators, School Staff, and School Administrators
The Wellness Fair is presented in partnership with Louisville Collegiate School, the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute.
Louisville Collegiate School is proud to partner with the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute to celebrate A Vision of Health during our first annual Wellness Fair on November 16, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. This gathering will provide those who work with children in school settings with strategies for self-care and well-being, and explore how educators, staff, and administrators can enhance their practice to support a positive classroom and school culture experience. This will be accomplished by examining wellness through eight different lenses: financial, environmental, psychological, intellectual, spiritual, cultural, nutritional, and physical health. Christina Lee Brown developed this paradigm, which is the cornerstone of the Envirome Institute’s work. The Wellness Fair will operate within this framework, emphasizing science-based research in Neuroscience, Positive Psychology, Systems, and Habits.
This four-and-a-half-hour professional development opportunity is open to any K-12 teacher or administrator in the districts of Jefferson County, Anchorage Independent, Oldham County, Bullitt County, Carroll County, Eminence Independent, Frankfort Independent, Shelby County, New Albany, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, or Louisville, as well as area private schools.
SESSIONS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Christina Lee Brown A New Vision of Health Thornton Dining Commons
Mrs. Christina (Christy) Lee Brown has always been deeply committed to social responsibility and community service, and is the namesake of the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute. She is a global leader creating new ways to empower “citizen scientists” to lead healthier lives by advocating for a culture of health using nature as the standard and encouraging all decisions to be made through the lens of health. In 1985, Mrs. Brown founded the Center for Interfaith Relations and went on to launch the first Festival of Faiths, also in Louisville. Mrs. Brown is a co-founding board member of the Berry Center. The mission of the center is to perpetuate a culture that uses nature as the standard, that accepts no permanent damage to the ecosphere, and that takes into consideration human health in local communities. Mrs. Brown is a proud mother of three and grandmother of nine.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1:00-1:40 p.m. Keynote Address
BREAKOUTS
1:45-2:30p.m. Session One
2:35-3:20 p.m. Session T wo
3:25-4:10 p.m. Session Three
4:15-5:00 p.m. Session Four
5:00 p.m. Wrap up & Conversations
At the end of the event, join us for light snacks and conversations with the presenters. Stop by the community collaborators’ tables to learn more ways to access support within our community.
Financial Health: Strategies for Financial Health and Well-being
Jason Magar
Room 206 - Upper School
Mr. Magar serves as Chief Operating Officer and Financial Advisor at Sequoia Advisor Group, a Louisville-based firm redefining the wealth management experience by serving families in the full scope of their financial life. Sequoia’s process begins with values- and goals-based planning, ensuring that each client’s personal vision directs strategies for investment management, estate planning and preparation, tax planning and preparation, and insurance planning and risk management. With over twenty years of experience in the independent financial services industry, Mr. Magar is passionate about building systems and processes that allow Sequoia’s advisors to deliver an integrated, family-office-style experience with excellence, efficiency, and care.
Environmental Health: Caring for Our Environment Is Caring for Ourselves
Dr. Theodore R. Smith
Thornton Dining Commons
Dr. Ted Smith, Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Director, Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil for Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Smith’s research focuses on community-engaged environmental technologies that provide place-based clinical insight for preventing or reducing the burden of disease. Dr. Smith co-founded the Envirome Institute in 2018 and serves as a professor in the division of environmental medicine. He has a passion for research, translation, and the role of technologies to address social challenges. In his administrative capacity, he co-leads the community engagement and research translation core of UofL’s NIH Superfund Research Center and is the Institute’s liaison with government and industry. Since 2019, he has served on the Board of the Citizen Science Association. He has published on the uses of generative AI in research translation. He directs a portfolio of environmental monitoring studies for the Green Heart clinical trial. Dr. Smith was previously the Chief of Civic Innovation for the City of Louisville, KY, where he created the largest real-time asthma monitoring project, AIRLouisville. Dr. Smith received his B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Allegheny College, his M.S. and Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Miami University, and completed his post-doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Psychological Health: Strategies for Balance and Resilience - How to Live Them and Discoveries to Teach Them
Mrs. Erika Paramore
Skarbek Global Center
Mrs. Erika Paramore, LPCC, has 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice, helping individuals and groups develop healthy emotional regulation skills. Drawing on her background in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed care, Mrs. Paramore empowers clients to understand and manage intense emotions while fostering resilience and self-compassion. Known for her engaging, approachable style as a podcast host and presenter at numerous workshops for educators, healthcare providers, and corporate teams, she blends neuroscience, practical tools, and real-world insight to help people stay grounded and connected- even in high-pressure moments. Mrs. Paramore is passionate about equipping people of all ages with insights to navigate stress, build emotional awareness, and improve overall well-being through evidence-based practices.
Intellectual Health: From Neural Pathways to Digital Highways: How to find peace and happiness in a world of constant distractions
Dr. Beatriz Pacheco
Davis Commons
Dr. Beatriz Pacheco is a distinguished educator and leader in the field of education, currently serving as the Director of Education for the Pueblo of Sandia in Bernalillo, New Mexico. In this role, she oversees a range of educational programs and initiatives aimed at cultural preservation. Dr. Pacheco also serves as an adjunct professor at Spalding University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, where she specializes in Systems. Additional academic experience includes roles as an English Instructor, Reading Specialist, and Director of Learning Differences at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Pacheco has also contributed to the field as a Learning Specialist and Faculty member at Moreland University. Her publications include The Rise of the Human Digital Brain: How Multidirectional Thinking Is Changing the Way We Learn, Information Age Publishing, 2018.
Spiritual Health: The Science of Connection: How Connection Makes Life Better
Dr. Kilen Gray
Room 105 - Upper School
Dr. Gray is the co-founder, chief operating officer, and program director at Creative Behavioral Health Center, a state-licensed mental health facility in Louisville, Kentucky. He is certified by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a provider of domestic violence batterer intervention. Dr. Gray is an adjunct professor for the Doctor of Ministry and Black Church Studies at the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. He holds a Master’s of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Simmons College of Kentucky, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Kentucky State University.
Cultural Health: Belonging IS a Wellness Practice
Ms. Marian Vassar
Speed Commons
A lifelong resident of Louisville, Ms. Vasser brings over thirty-two years of experience working across education, public service, and civic organizations. Before joining Collegiate, Ms. Vasser served as Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at the University of Louisville, where she designed and led initiatives focused on strengthening campus culture, increasing engagement, and creating environments where people from all backgrounds feel welcome and respected. Ms. Vasser has facilitated over 2,000 workshops for schools (K-12), nonprofits, city agencies, healthcare institutions, and businesses, helping teams and individuals develop practical communication skills and a more profound sense of connection.
Nutritional Health: Balanced Nutrition for School and Home
Sage Dining and Registered Dietitian Staff
Thornton Dining Commons - Kitchen
SAGE Dining Services® is a leading provider of dining services for independent schools and private colleges. The company continually pursues sustainability, environmentally responsible business practices, and creates nutritionally responsible food to help students build a balanced plate while fostering a positive relationship with food.
Physical Health: A Realistic Plan for All Ages/Incorporating Movement into Everyday Life
Dr. Thomas Wojcicki
Mary Rodes Lannert Athletic Center
Dr. Wojcicki is Associate Professor and Chair of the Exercise Science Program in the School of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Bellarmine University. Dr. Wojcicki’s scholarly agenda utilizes a community-engaged approach to promote and support physically active lifestyles.
REGISTRATION
$10 registration fee.
Visit louisvillecollegiate.org/culture-wellness to register!
Registration Deadline: November 13
Louisville Collegiate School 2427 Glenmary Avenue Louisville, KY 40204
Please park in the visitor parking lots at Ray Avenue or 2356 Grinstead Drive.
Contact Sharon Kinnison at skinnison@louisvillecollegiate.org or 502.473.9714 with any questions.
