Introduction

Hello! My name is Janelle Henderson. I am a middle school Health & Physical Education Teacher, a wife, and the mother of 2 wonderful little boys. I enjoy teaching, coaching, running, and spending time with my family. We are big Pittsburgh Sports fans - we love to cheer on our PIRATES, STEELERS, and PENS! We also enjoy the outdoors - fishing, camping, ATV riding, canoeing, kayaking, and hunting. Exercise is a part of my lifestyle and I try each day to encourage my students to be active. I love all sports - but as a kid, I was a soccer player, a softball player, and a cheerleader. I am a certified aerobics instructor and a Beachbody Coach as well. Since becoming a mom, I've taken up running. I run 5K (3.1 miles) races, 5-mile races and 10K (6.2 miles) races every now and then. I recently completed the City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K and I'm currently training to run a 10-mile race in November. The Pittsburgh Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) is my big race each spring. I have a dream of one day competing in a full marathon (26.2 miles). I love teaching middle school kids because they are so different and quirky and just really cool to be around. I get to see how much they change from the time they enter the 5th grade until their 8th grade recognition ceremony. They grow and mature so much in those four years and I'm grateful to be a part of that learning experience each day. I truly learn as much from them and they do from me!

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 My family! Bill, Janelle, Brock & Luke

sisters, Janelle & Lauren at the 2011 Pittsburgh Marathon



sister Lauren, son Brock, & Janelle

sisters, Lauren & Janelle running in the rain at the 2009 Great Race 10K!

 Crossing the finish line at the 2011 City of Pittsburgh Great Race 10K!