March 7, 2025 (Bryant, AR) – Bryant Public Schools is making health and wellness a priority for its staff with the 2nd Annual Healthy Hornets Fair. Held on Thursday, March 6, this free event provided teachers and staff with self-care activities and access to valuable health resources.
More than 20 community vendors participated in the fair, offering free samples and information about their services.
Vendors included:
Limitless Nutrition
J&A Healthy Essentials
First Security Bank
Restoration Counseling Center
Corebridge Financial
ASTA
SanRo Clinical Research Group
Practical Wellness Clinic
Saline County Library
Natural Hearing Centers
10 Fitness
Counseling Clinic
Arkansas AWARE
Central Arkansas Pet Partners
Lizzy B’s Barbecue
Saline Memorial
U of A Department of Agriculture
Orange Therapy
Rumors West
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Saline Performance
Allie Sage, a counselor at Hill Farm Elementary, has spearheaded the Healthy Hornets Fair for the past two years. Inspired by a vision to promote staff wellness, she proposed the event to Bryant Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Walters, who enthusiastically supported the initiative. The first fair debuted in May 2024 and was such a success that Sage organized a second event this year.
“Educators dedicate so much time and energy to taking care of others that I wanted to ensure they had resources to take care of themselves,” Sage said. “I included a variety of local businesses and organizations to support staff in key areas of self-care, including physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial well-being.”
Michele Lewis, Director of Federal Programs and Student Services, emphasized the importance of supporting teachers and staff. “The self-care and wellness fair provided valuable resources to help our employees maintain good health. We are passionate about ensuring they have the support they need to thrive.”
The Healthy Hornets Fair is becoming a staple event in Bryant Public Schools, reinforcing the district’s commitment to staff well-being.
