Wellness

Lincoln Academy Wellness Department offers an enjoyable and positive experience in a variety of health-related activities, leisure activities, wellness concepts, cooperative games, individual sports, team sports, as well as outdoor adventure pursuits. The Wellness program provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the mental, emotional, social and physical well being of students. Each course is designed to prepare students with lifelong skills that promote good choices, physical fitness, personal safety and overall well being.

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Contact Information

Radek Janik, Wellness Department Head, Dorm Parent

Radek Janik

Mr Janik was born and raised in Czech Republic (formerly) Czechoslovakia. About two years before the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Mr. Janik’s parents escaped the Communist regime along with him and his younger brother. Leaving everything and his older brother behind, Mr. Janik’s family started a new life in Connecticut. After attending and graduating from high school, Mr. Janik earned his degree from the University of Maine at Farmington. His first three years of teaching Health were at MSAD #40 (A.D. Gray and D.R. Gaul Middle Schools) in Waldoboro and Union. Trying to expand his horizons and expertise in teaching the secondary grade levels, he then decided to move on and ended up the following three years teaching Wellness at Lincoln/Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, Massachusetts. After that he and his wife wanted to start and raise a family and decided to move back to Maine. Loving the the Midcoast area, Mr. Janik added two more years teaching back at MSAD#40. Since then, Mr. Janik has been part of Lincoln Academy since 2006. Currently, as the Wellness Department Head, Wellness Instructor and a dorm parent, Mr. Janik continues to support student’s lives by encouraging them to make healthy and responsible choices, so they may lead better lives and become productive members of our community. Mr. Janik, his wife and children live on campus. They spend their free time traveling, enjoying the outdoors, fishing and playing games. Mr. Janik’s desire is to travel the beautiful USA and of course, take his family to visit Europe, so they get to learn and experience the different cultures and history of Czech Republic and other countries.

Academic Affiliations:

B.S. Community Health Education, Concentration in School Health Education - University Of Maine at Farmington

(207) 563-3596 ext. 111
janik@lincolnacademy.org

Kelly (KJ) Anastasio, Athletic Director, Wellness Faculty, Dorm Parent

Kelly (KJ) Anastasio

KJ Anastasio was born and raised in the western Maine town of Rumford (Mountain Valley '90). He attended and graduated from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vt., majoring in Sports Management and graduating with honors. While at L.S.C., KJ was a member of the Student Senate, Athletic Intramural Council, and a member of the Men's soccer team. After college, KJ's love for skiing led him to Summit County, Colorado where he worked at a ski shop and a golf course. He completed as many ski days as possible, played golf often, and hiked as many 14ers as he possibly could. KJ returned to Maine in 1998 and has worked at Lincoln Academy ever since. While at LA, he has taught P.E. and health, has coached tennis, baseball, was the boys soccer coach for 15 years, and became the Athletic Director in 2006. KJ has served on the M.P.A. basketball committee, many K.V.A.C. committees, and most recently committees to design the new athletic facilities on campus. In the summer of 2016, KJ and his wife Jen moved to Kiah Bailey Hall and became dorm parents. In his free time, KJ enjoys traveling, riding his motorcycle, and watching Boston sports (especially the Sox).

Academic Affiliations:

B.S. Sports Management- Lyndon State College

(207) 563-3596 ext. 117
kj@lincolnacademy.org

Philip Page, Assistant Athletic Director/Wellness Faculty—Student of the Month Advisor—LA Pride Advisor—Faculty Shield Advisor

Philip Page

Mr. Page taught for eight years at Medomak Valley High School coaching track, cross country and basketball. He returned to his Alma Mater to teach social studies and coach varsity boys basketball in 1985. Entering his 40th year in education, Mr. Page enjoys contributing to student life at Lincoln Academy and the interaction with alumni in his role in alumni and development. He has been active in the Booster's Club and the LA Pride Program for 21 years supporting students and athletes. He especially enjoys promoting school and community spirit during Homecoming Week each September. Mr. Page and his wife Gail have three children and eight grandchildren.

Academic Affiliations:

B.A. Political Science, Univerisity of Southern Maine

(207) 563-3596 ext. 123
page@lincolnacademy.org

Megan DeRaps, Wellness Faculty, Athletic Trainer & Wellness Instructor

Megan DeRaps

Upon college graduation Megan became Lincoln Academy’s first athletic trainer. As athletic trainer, Megan works with the athletes to prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries. In her second year at LA, Megan joined the Wellness Department to teach fitness and weight training. Megan enjoys spending time outdoors and is always in search of her next adventure to supersede hiking Mt. Katahdin here in Maine, witnessing glaciers falling in Alaska, and snorkeling with sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico.