Health, Fitness and Physical Education
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Hello! I am Amy Strickland Johnson. I have been a teacher in Minneapolis Public Schools since 1992 and at Sullivan since 2002. I am so lucky to work in a job share with Wendy Glenna. I teach 5th-8th grade Health and K-5 grade Physical Education and I love it!

I received my Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees in Kinesiology from the Univeristy of Minnesota as well as my Physical Education and Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Licenses.  I attended Hamline University and received a Certificate for Teaching English Language Learners. My Health Education License was acquired from the University of St. Thomas and Bemidji State University.

 

I believe that Health is LIfe and that it is up to us to decide how we live our lives. We can choose to be positive and helpful even when life

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is stressful or when we are struggling with difficult life and health issues. Does this mean that we are never sad or upset? NO! It is healthy to have a wide range of emotions, however, we do not want to get "stuck" being angry or unhappy all the time. We cannot control what happens to us but we can control how react to it!

 

Take care, of yourself, do what is right, be your best and help others.  You are IMPORTANT and you deserve the best in your life!


For more information about me, check out my eFolio site:  http://amystricklandjohnson.v2efoliomn.mnscu.edu/Home

Feel free to contact me at: amy.strickland@mpls.k12.mn.us
video Diabetes   --  7th Grade Health- Spring 2010
video Digestion   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Eating Disorders   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Food Groups II   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Food Groups I   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Junk Food   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Nutrients   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Three Disorders   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Vitamins and Minerals   --  7th Grade Health - Spring 2010
video Alcohol   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Anabolic Steroids   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Caffeine   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Club Drugs   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Cocaine   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Hallucinogens   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Inhalants   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Marijuana   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Methamphetamine   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Opioids I   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Opioids II   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Tobacco   --  7th Grade Health - 2011
video Alcohol Safety   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Burning Fire   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Dead Man Walking   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Electrical Fires   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Help! Put Out a Fire!   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Playing With Fire   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Poison   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Stop, Drop, Roll   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video The Poison Death   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Tsunamis   --  5th Grade Health - 2011
video Do You Understand- DHH PSA   --  6th Grade Health - Fall 2010
video Don't Be That Girl!   --  6th Grade Health - Fall 2010
video Don't Be Like That Guy!   --  6th Grade Health - Fall 2010
Talk To Your Kids!!

Young people have so many questions, so many misconceptions about the world around them.  They are surrounded by media influences that lead them to believe that you need to be happy all the time, that they deserve what they want when they want it, that drugs and alcohol are cool and that everyone is having sex.  How confusing it is for a young person to navigate through!

Our young people need expectations and responsibilities.  They need someone to hold them accountable for their actions. They need to know how life REALLY is.  They need trusted adults to talk to them about concerns and worries so they can learn healthy ways to cope.

Talk to your child(ren).  Keep lines of communication open and be willing to let your kids express their emotions.  Our kids want and need our attention.
Nutrition Rocks

Did you know that the foods you eat give your body energy, repairs body tissues and can make you feel good? The food you eat can cause negative effects as well. Food can cause excess weight gain, make you feel tired, sad and depressed. Some of the foods we eat can also contribute to more serious health issues like Diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
What can you do?

Eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every week to give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to be at its best. Also eat whole grains, lean meat and dairy products. Sweets, candy, pop, and chips are okay in small amounts.
Drugs and Alcohol

Middle school years are a time of experimentation.  Our young people are looking for ways to be more responsible or to feel "grown up".  An easy way for them to feel grown-up is to experiment with drugs and alcohol. What are we as parents and educators to do?  The best thing is to have an open diologue with your child(ren).  They need and want your guidance and support.  TALK TO THEM!!
Synthetic Marijuana

Beware, there is a legal substance out there known as Synthetic Marijuana, K2, Spice, etc.  This substance is highly addictive and produces hallucinogenic effects.  Because this is legal, many people think it is safe.  It is NOT.  For more information, check out the following website: http://www.drugfreeinfo.org/k2.html.
Great Teamwork

Amy, Jeff, Wendy