About UsThe Key to a Healthier Community
Byrnes Health Education was created through the passion that education is the key to a healthier community. Byrnes Health Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to keeping people well throughout their lifetime!
Byrnes Health Education first opened its iconic red doors in 1995 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health education and wellness. This vision, inspired by Susan P. Byrnes and fueled by the community's unwavering support, centered around the importance of preventative health education. Today, Byrnes continues its strong legacy by offering a wide range of resources for schools, communities, and organizations, with a focus on physical and mental health, safety, and substance abuse prevention. Over the years, Byrnes has earned a trusted reputation in health education, providing interactive programs that empower individuals to make healthier life choices.
About our K-12 Programs
Our programs are health based, science based, prevention-oriented and mapped to National and State Education Standards. All programs are continually reviewed by a Curriculum Committee comprised of health and education experts.
Mission
To educate and inspire people of all ages to make healthy choices.
Vision
To be a leading resource of innovative, high-quality, effective health education.
Value Statement
- Passionate: we deeply believe in the importance of health education to help build a healthy community.
- Inclusive: we understand the importance of being sensitive to the needs of all individuals we serve.
- Respectful: we show consideration for the perspectives of others.
- Accountable: we hold ourselves and each other to a high standard of quality.
- Innovative: we continue to look towards the future and design programs and curriculum that are new and relevant.
- Fun: we believe that education should be enjoyable and engaging.
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Request to tour our high-tech learning labs in York, Pennsylvania.
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With your generous support, we can continue to do even more!
Board of Directors
- Thomas Allen, 2nd Vice Chair
- Chris Beaverson
- Michael Black
- Brian Caden
- Cathy Cella
- Chad Clabaugh
- Holly Doan
- Cynthia Fruitrail
- Natalie G. Fuhrman, Treasurer
- Krista M. Gardner
- Timothy Koller
- Theresa Kwayi, 1st Vice Chair
- Jessica Lilly
- Suzanne McConkey
- Richard Migash
- Ann H. Moffitt
- Alice S. Sloan, Chair
- Melissa Speal
- Luke Walton
Staff Members
- Annie Beck, President and CEO
- Krista Bair, Assistant Director of Education Services
- Jill Harbaugh, CPA, Controller
- Melissa Keuler, Health Educator
- Joan Klinke, Administrative Assistant
- Miriam Krause, Health Educator
- Lyndsey Mackie, Senior Director of Development
- Phyllis March, Administrative Assistant
- Angel Martinez, Custodian
- Jeffrey Maenner, Health Educator
- Tara Miller, Health Educator
- Katelyn Moyer, Health Educator
- Becky Schwab, Health Educator
- Lydia Seifert, Director of Education Services
Byrnes Health Education is dedicated to the communities we serve. We are involved with several organizations across Central PA including
We maintain registration with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations