September 1, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 13 �������������� Kayleigh Wettstein, a native of County Academies and a 2010 graduate Waldwick, has joined Teach for America, of Northwestern University. She will the national corps of top college gradu- teach in Nashville beginning this fall. Teach ates who commit to teach for two years ����������������������������� for America received a recordin urban and rural public schools in low- breaking 46,000 applications this year, and admission was more selective than income communities. ������������ Wettstein is a 2006 graduate of Bergen ever before, with an acceptance rate of Local woman joins Teach for America corps 12 percent. Teach for America recruits on more than 350 college campuses, seeking top graduates from all academic majors and backgrounds who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, perseverance, and leadership. At more than 120 colleges and universities, over five percent of the senior class applied, including 12 percent of all seniors at Ivy League schools, seven percent of the graduating class at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and six percent at the University of California-Berkeley. This fall, more than 8,200 first- and second-year Teach for America corps members will be teaching in 39 urban and rural regions nationwide. They will reach students in more than 100 school districts in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Teach for America corps members go above and beyond traditional expectations to improve the educational outcomes of �������������������� ������������������ A nutrient-rich breakfast with protein helps keep you going easy. Why protein is an important part of the diet. Protein is an essential nutrient that helps keep the body going and is an important part of a balanced diet, particularly in children because it provides the building blocks they need to grow and stay healthy. Protein can be found in many foods, such as dairy, nuts, beans, eggs and meat, but protein sources vary widely in their nutritional value. High-quality protein contains all the essential amino acids the body needs and is found primarily in animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese. It is recommended to eat high-quality protein foods that are lower in saturated fat and from a variety of sources. Be sure to make a balanced breakfast that includes protein a part of the daily routine. That first meal of the day will help provide the stamina needed to start off the morning and focus on all of the important things on your agenda. (ARA) You’ve heard for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Although eating in the morning is a step in the right direction, what people eat appears to be just as important as simply eating. A balanced breakfast that includes protein, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and fruits or vegetables helps provide energy, and can help keep people going. However, the most recent national data shows that on average, only 15 percent of Americans’ daily protein intake comes from breakfast. This means there is an opportunity to shift the balance by increasing the amount of protein at breakfast while still maintaining a balanced diet. Start the day the right way. Kids and adults alike often rush off to school or work without eating breakfast, or just reach for sugary snacks in a frenzy to get out the door. But sugary snacks are not the only convenient options fit for hectic mornings. More balanced choices that include protein can also be quick and children growing up in low-income communities. Beyond their impact as corps members, two-thirds of the 20,000 Teach for America alumni across the country remain in education. More than 450 Teach for America alumni serve as school principals or superintendents, more than 500 work in government or policy, and nearly 30 serve in elected office. Teach for America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity. This fall, more than 8,200 corps members will be teaching in 39 regions across the country while 20,000 Teach for America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the fundamental changes necessary to ensure educational excellence and equity. 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