A World Fit For Kids!
Staff
The AWFFK! Staff is making a big difference with
positive youth development for our
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Kevin Sorbo Chair and Spokesperson |
| Kevin Sorbo has enjoyed success on television for over 15 consecutive years, a feat rarely accomplished by an actor. Sorbo quickly rose to stardom in the title role of the hit series, "Hercules, the Legendary Journeys". Following the success of "Hercules", Sorbo went on to star in the lead role of "Captain Dylan Hunt" in "Gene Roddenberry's, Andromeda". The series, based upon writings from the late "Star Trek" creator's archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it's five year run.
Sorbo has been the Chair and Spokesperson for A World Fit For Kids! since 1997. He joined the organization "because of its commitment to improving the health and well-being of youth, and because of the powerful model of older kids teaching younger kids… saving two lives in the process."
A native of Mound, Minnesota, Sorbo is a sports enthusiast and an avid golfer. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three young children.
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Normandie Nigh Executive Director |
| Normandie is an International speaker and trainer who has extensive experience as a facilitator for schools, corporations, sports teams, fitness professionals, community organizations and inter-generational groups, but her greatest love is working with kids. Her primary focus is helping teens to coach and mentor younger kids and also training the adults who work with them. Normandie was certified as a Personal Development Consultant with Anthony Robbins & Associates and has been providing fitness and personal development training for inner-city youth since 1986. She is the founder of the fitness consulting company, Fit For Success, and has been the Executive Director of A World Fit For Kids! since 1994.
Normandie has recently been appointed to the California Education Department's state steering committee for physical activity in after school programs and she serves as the Vice President of Recreation for the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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Ian Keiller
Program Director |
| Ian earned an honors degree majoring in Kinesiology, minoring in Psychology and completing a 2 year Coaching Certificate from York University in Toronto, Canada. Ian’s personal sport experience is extensive, including multiple sport participation at the semi professional level. He is a level 4 Certified Coach through the National Coaching Certification Program. Ian has been responsible for implementing and managing numerous sport and recreational programs with diverse activity interests serving a wide range of demographics. Ian developed youth sport programs in collaboration with the City of Toronto & Ontario Place, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Jane Groner
Academic Consultant |
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As a consultant to AWFFK!, Jane possesses an
extensive background and experience in designing and implementing
academic, enrichment and recreational after school programs. Most
recently she served as Program Director for a non-profit agency
responsible for teacher training, program administration, and
developing and conducting classes for parents of at-risk youth. In
addition to counseling adolescents and adults on substance abuse
issues, Jane also has administrative experience in
attendance-driven program evaluation as well as program
administration. During transition periods, she has served as
Interim Executive Director responsible for daily operation of a
large non-profit agency. In support of her duties, Jane has
professional certifications in Non Profit Management, Addiction
Studies, Domestic Violence Prevention Counseling, and Parenting
Instruction for At-Risk Youth.
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Timmie AWFFK! Mascot |
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Meet Timmie, our mascot and a very patriotic pooch. Timmie has been bringing
lots of smiles to the kids on our playgrounds since August 2000, showering
them with doggie kisses and lots of love. Timmie was rescued from a dog
pound in California and now travels around the country (and the world) with his
favorite person, Normandie, AWFFK!'s executive director. (Yes, Timmie and
Gizmoe are doggie friends and both do their part to help create a world fit
for kids!)
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