Bureau of Student Wellness and Nutrition

In response to the needs of local school districts, the Bureau of Student Wellness and Nutrition is comprised of the Office of Nutrition Programs and Services, Office of Social and Emotional Wellness, and Office of School Health. Bureau teams work collaboratively with schools and communities to support the development of the whole child and all dimensions of wellness that include: Emotional, Personal, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, and Social factors by providing and promoting technical assistance, training resources, and leadership.

 

What Is Student Wellness?

Student wellness is the recognition by schools, districts, and educational professionals that there are many factors that impact a student’s academic attainment. It is an approach that focuses on supporting the whole child. The dimensions of wellness include: Emotional, Personal, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Occupational, and Social factors.

Office of Nutrition Programs and Services

The Office of Nutrition Programs and Services provides educational leadership, program technical assistance, federal and state funding and general services that promote and fund health, nutritional daily needs of children and adults and nutrition education for all program participants through the administration of USDA Child Nutrition Services in New Hampshire schools, institutes and summer programs.

Office of Social and Emotional Wellness

The Office of Social and Emotional Wellness supports the creation of a state-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness, provides opportunities for technical assistance, professional development, and training, and facilitates access to federal funding in support of student social and emotional wellness.

Connect with Us

Contact

Kelly Rambeau, MPH
Bureau Administrator
Bureau of Student Wellness and Nutrition 
(603) 271-4018
Kelly.A.Rambeau@doe.nh.gov
 

Elissa McCullough
Program Assistant
Bureau of Student Wellness and Nutrition
(603) 271-3720
Elissa.L.McCullough@doe.nh.gov