Harbins Elementary School

Thomas Woolfolk a teacher at Harbins Elementary, won a contest from the Atlanta Hawks and Adventure to Fitness for his efforts to encourage active learning and healthy lifestyles. 

ATLANTA – Childhood obesity has increased significantly over the past 30 years, driven by declines in children’s physical activity and healthy eating. These trends run counter to a growing body of research demonstrating that increased physical activity not only improves children’s health, but also improves their behavior, focus, cognitive function, and overall academic achievement.