About Us

Our Zone is made up of members living and/or working in Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego counties. We host monthly meetings from September through May and a local conference in the spring. We invite you to join us and become a part of a diverse and robust organization that continually works to enhance our members knowledge and skills, ensuring their students have the highest quality health and physical education programs possible.


If you have questions or want to get involved, we encourage you to reach out to the Zone President.

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Central north Zone Executive Leadership

Past President

Aimie Sarkodie-Mensah-Best

President-elect

Dan Miller

Vacant

Secretary

Treasurer

Bruce Risley

Member-at-large

Lindsey Kidder

Member-at-large

Reanna Zappagivna

President

Christina Digristina Mazur

ZONE President

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central north Zone Conference

Save the Date for the 2027 Central North Zone Conference

Friday, March 19, 2027

Vernon Verona Sherrill High School

MIND. BODY. MOVEMENT. CONNECTION


Click  here to submit a Call for Programs Application.

Thank you to all who attended our past conferences. 

Click here for our Conference History.

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Thank you to our Conference Sponsor: LaRoma's Pizzeria and Restaurant

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Zone meetings

Please join us for our Central North Zone Meetings!

Meetings are usually virtual however, we do hold a few in person meeting and/or socials during the year.

Click here for meeting details.

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zone Awards

Central North Zone holds an annual/semi-annual Award Dinner where talented, dedicated professionals in our local area are recognized.

Awards include the Central North Zone Teacher of the Year, Director of Distinction, Cheri Stevens Service Award, Bernard E. Hughes Award, Bob Brown Award, Helen's Heart Award, and the Professional of the Year Award recognition.

Click here to learn more.

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Zone Grants

Funds are available through the Central North Zone to assist current Central North Zone members in funding new or existing physical education, health or dance related programs needs within their school districts.

Applicants may apply for up to $100 in total or partial funding in grant requests.

Click here for details and an application.

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Photo Gallery

NYS AHPERD Central North Zone logo with mountain, sunrise, lake, and slogan “Reaching, Striving, Growing”

CNZ Logo's represents the geography of Central NY

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Central North Zone Past Presidents - Aimie Sarkodie-Mensah-Best, Monica Wolfe and Sandy Williams

2023 CNZ Award Recipients

2023 CNZ Awards

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CNZ Student Leadership Award Recipients

CNZ Conference Presentation

Finley participated in a session at the CNZ Conference!

Additional information

Zone Meeting Details

Conference History

Awards

Grants

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