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Heart Network welcomes new school coordinator

Andrew Cassata (Provided photo)

SARANAC LAKE — The Heart Network recently hired Andrew Cassata as school coordinator for its Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) program.

In his new position, Cassata will perform planning, implementation, outreach and other services supporting school partners in Franklin County. The CHSC program works to increase access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in schools, communities and early childcare settings.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to support our school system,” Cassata said. “Nutrition and physical activity are absolutely essential to the social and emotional growth of students — without those two building blocks, kids and teens face a steeper climb to attain educational success.”

Cassata came to the Adirondacks in 2016 to attend Paul Smith’s College, studying sustainability and business development. He now operates his own farm and sustainable land development business in his spare time. Cassata has been involved with agriculture and the food production community since 2010, with a particular passion for teaching and infrastructure development.

In his spare time, Cassata enjoys paddling, fishing, hiking and wood working with his fiance.

To learn more about CHSC, contact Andrea Goff at agoff@heartnetwork.org or 518-891-5855, ext. 3. To contact Andrew Cassata, email acassata@heartnetwork.org. To learn more about the Heart Network, visit heartnetwork.org.

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