Singing fitness and health tunes, Doug Haddad, CCNH graduate, has found a new groove
When you think of Mister Rogers, what comes to mind? Moral values? check. Mellow tunes? check. Fascinating stories? check. Health and Fitness? hmmm…what? Children today are not quite the same as they were 20, 30, even 40 years ago. Childhood obesity is continually rising, and the need for “fun” educational programs are needed pronto. This is where CCNH graduate Douglas Haddad comes in. Take a look -
Bristol health author wants to be Mister Rogers
Douglas Haddad, a Bristol resident and science teacher at Henry James Memorial School in Simsbury, thinks people should reach for their dreams. His dream is to become the new Mister Rogers.
Haddad has a bachelor’s in biology and secondary education and master’s in biology from Central Connecticut State University. He said he decided to get a degree in natural health from Clayton College because he realized he wanted to do more with his life and wanted a Ph.D. It was a step toward what’s now his dream job — hosting a TV show about health and fitness geared toward children. Haddad, who can also play piano and sing, said it could be “like the modern-day Mister Rogers.” (read more)
For more information on Doug Haddad, read his graduate spotlight article.
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