School Health Educators

In this episode, Lori reminds listeners of the typical changes children go through during puberty. She also suggests two standards to guide the development of a skill-based unit that incorporates functional health knowledge about puberty, along with resources to support planning these units and lessons. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Children and youth need many conversations regarding growing up, including talking about their bodies and how they change. In this episode, Lauren Barinaeu, the person behind Talk More, discusses the importance of these early conversations. She shares specific strategies and resources to get you started.  To contact Lauren, go to her website at: www.talk-more.org Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Thinking of attending a national conference or summit in the future? Listen to this episode to hear about Lori’s positive experience at the National Academy Health and Physical Literacy Summit this month, March 2026. From attending keynote and health/physical literacy presentations to professionally connecting with colleagues at breakfast and dinner, she shares an overview of how things went. Lori is also the inaugural recipient of the National Health Literacy Award, an honor she truly cherishes. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Being a passionate health educator helps us be more impactful teachers. Sandee Ortiz, SHAPE America’s 2025 Health Education Teacher of the Year, shares some of her passion, as well as why she cares so much about young people, in this episode. Sandee also reminds us how to maintain that passion (or how to re-ignite it). Contact Sandee Ortiz at: [email protected] You can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Resiliency is a skill set that helps students of all ages with adaptability, creative problem-solving, and positive interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Dr. Donna Volpitta describes the Resilient Mindset Model™, an applied neuroscience framework that helps you build resilience in yourself and those around you. Contact Dr. Donna Volpitta at: [email protected] Pathways to Empower https://www.pathwwaystoempower.com You can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators podcast, chats with the inspirational Jess Lawrence to discuss her wellness philosophy of “walking the talk.” The woman behind Cairn Guidance, Jess shares the three focuses of Cairn Guidance as well as how choosing to be purposeful within all aspects of health supports everyone’s success, including one’s personal and professional life. Contact Jess at: [email protected] Cairn Guidance website: https://cairnguidance.com/ Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ podcast, shares a simple matching activity she created to help students distinguish the difference between emotional health and mental health. This activity was developed because these aspects/dimensions of wellness are connected yet represent different concepts. Click here for the Emotional Health vs Mental Health Matching Sheet Please remember that you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

The Vagus Nerve has gotten more attention over the past years, including how to tone it to improve one’s overall health and wellness. As explained by Dr. Paula Youmell, this episode’s guest, this parasympathetic nerve supports us to relax, recover, and self-heal. We need to, and can,  teach young people habits to help this nerve be healthy. Email Dr. Paula Youmell at [email protected] and check out her website at:  https://www.paulayoumellrn.com/ The document she shared at the NYS AHPERD 2025 Conference is found here: 5 Spinal Movements for Vagus Nerve Health Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

In this last episode for 2026, Lori shares her favorite worksheet for beginning the new year. The Wellness Planning Worksheet aligns with SMEEPS OF, her acronym for referring to the aspects/dimensions of wellness. Consider using it for your own wellness or in the classroom setting. Happy New Year! Click here for a copy of the Wellness Planning Worksheet. The Who is Healthiest Worksheet and SMEEPS OF Assessment worksheets are linked on this episode of the School Health Educators podcast (from January 21, 2025). Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here. To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Feeling like you need some ideas for feeling positive and/or motivated this December? Consider checking out the four (4) SEL “tools” shared in this episode, in which Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ Podcast, describes: Tactile Tools for Social Emotional Learning: Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate with SEL, PreK-5 (2025) by L. Reichel. (Routledge Publishing). CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) PBS Social Emotional Learning Tools (Public Broadcasting System) How We Feel App To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Happy Thanksgiving! In this week’s School Health Educators podcast episode, Lori conveys her appreciation to all Health Education Professionals involved with PreK-12 students. She also highlights three health apps she values highly: the Healthy Minds Innovations app, the Yoga-Go app, and the 10K Runner- Couch to 10K Run app.

Many Health Education conferences exist, yet how can you attend when funding is limited? This episode provides basic tips for future and current health education professionals on attending a conference. Lori, the host of the School Health Educators podcast, also shares the “secret tip” for attending conferences. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

This episode is a discussion of the National Health Education Standards: Model Guidance for Curriculum and Instruction, 3rd Edition (NHES-3) from the National Consensus for School Health Education (NCSHE) (2022). Key points include the background for the 3rd edition of the NHES, what standards emphasize, and the many free materials available on the SchoolHealthEducation.org site. Click here for specific links referred to in the episode. Elisa “Beth” McNeill, Ph.D., and Marlene Tappe, Ph.D., are the current co-chairs of the Development Group of the NCSHE. Together they are engaged in activities related to the dissemination of the National Health Education Standards: Model Guidance for Curriculum Instruction (3rd Edition) (NCSHE, 2022) and Teaching Standards-Based Health Education (NCSHE, 2024). Dr. McNeill is an Instructional Professor in the College of Public Health at Texas A& M University. Beth started her career as a teacher of Health and Science and then became a professor with a focus on curriculum and instruction in health education. She is an original co-chair of the Development Group and coordinated the activities of its four subgroups. Dr. Tappe is a Professor Emerita of Health Science at the Minnesota State University, Mankato. Marlene started her career as a Health and Physical Education teacher and then became a professor with a focus on health education teacher education. Marlene was member of both Joint Committees on National Health Education Standards (1995, 2007) and was a co-chair of the Standards Writing Group for  National Health Education Standards: Model Guidance for Curriculum Instruction (3rd Edition). Remember, you can listen/watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

October marks Health Literacy Month. In the newest episode of the School Health Educators podcast, Lori offers a definition of health literacy and provides three real-world examples. These include understanding health information for a powder product, utilizing an overdose reversal kit, and employing a tool for self-regulation. Remember, you can listen/watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.  

In this episode, members of SHAPE America’s National Health Education Council (HEC) share their mission, projects, ways you can get involved, and the importance of advocating for health education. Also covered is the importance of Health Literacy Month and how you can bring it to life in your school or community! Contact info for this episode’s guests includes: Adam Mullis: [email protected] x: mullis_PE Lennie Parham: [email protected] Melissa Quigley: [email protected] Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Many educators are starting to get ready for the Back-to-School Event, where students’ family members will be present. In this segment, Lori discusses her top four “do’s and don’ts” along with the four questions that are most frequently asked during these gatherings. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Welcome back to the new school year! The following folks chose to share a message with you for the new school year: Joe Deutch, Heidi Hancher-Rauch, Jodi Aman, Judy LoBianco, Erica Scott, Julie Knutson, Deb Tackmann, and Stephen Sroka. Enjoy and be reminded of how wonderful our profession is! Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. Information to connect with these folks: Dr. Joe Deutch, SHAPE America Board of Directors President: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joe-deutsch-18211329/ Dr. Heidi Hancher-Rauch, SOPHE Nat’l Board of Trustees President: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-hancher-rauch-phd-mches-08a03822/ Dr. Jodi Aman, DSW, LCSW: https://jodiaman.com/ Judy LoBianco, Former President of SHAPE America: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-lobianco-a888539/ Erica Scott, Found of Creating Consent Culture: https://www.creatingconsentculture.com/our-values Dr. Julie Knutson, Professor at Minnesota State Moorhead: https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/colleges-schools/hhp/faculty-staff Deb Tackmann, Health Education Professional & Speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-tackmann-b9001019/ Dr. Stephen Sroka, HE Teacher in the Nat’l Teachers Hall of Fame/Speaker: http://www.drstephensroka.com/ To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

It’s the beginning of a new school year for many school health educators. To support your success, Lori shares her “deep thoughts” on two introductory health education activities as well as examples of some of her classroom norms/expectations. Remember, you can contact Lori by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. You can also watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.  

Are you feeling a bit melancholy about the new school year approaching? Then listen to this episode to consider how you can plan to best support yourself, as well as your students, this upcoming year. Guest Meghan Vlad shares some of her recommendations, which include planning simple, joyful acts for a day off, finding ways to focus (e.g., listening to audiobooks), planning purposefully, setting boundaries, and taking your lunch. Also, consider taking opportunities that occur during the school year, like attending state or national conferences or checking out reliable online resources. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. If you want to learn about more ideas, contact Meghan Vlad at: [email protected] To contact Lori Reichel, the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or visit her websites at www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

In this mini-episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ podcast, challenges you to answer the question, “Are you truly days off?” She then reminds you to consider slowing down, including checking out the Calm app (or Calm.com website) for tools to slow down. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Want some inspiration for planning your future teaching? Listen to this mini-episode which provides a quick overview of the past four episodes of the School Health Educators’ podcast. Episodes focused on the “habits of mind,” using analogies in health lessons, ideas and reminders about teaching puberty/growing up topics, as well as the reminder of how we what we teach supports our own wellness. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

In this episode of the School Health Educators podcast, nationally recognized health educator Scott Todnem joins us to share how he uses clever analogies and engaging activities to help students stay focused—no matter the unit being taught. Scott offers a variety of creative examples, demonstrating his passion for encouraging students to be mindful about what they’re learning. To learn more about Scott Todnem or to connect with him, visit his website, Life Is the Future. There you’ll find information about his books and the classroom podcast he produces alongside his students. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or visit her websites at www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Being an effective health educator includes modeling what we teach. This episode invites the wonderful Kathleen Vogt, a 20-year 8th grade health teacher, to share how teaching our subject area supports her own wellness habits. From practicing self-management skills of sleep and technology habits, to being aware of influences, Kathleen notes how she has become healthier. And, upon sharing our own habits in the classroom setting, we support our students’ habits! Kathleen Vogt is a Health Educator at Union Vale Middle School in the Arlington Central School District located in the Hudson Valley of New York. She is the current Chair of the SHAPE America Health Education Council and co-writer of the Inclusive Practices in Health Education Guidance Document. She has taught 8th grade health education for the last 20 years and is a dedicated member of NYSAHPERD. You can connect with Kathleen on Twitter at MrsV_UVMS or through email at [email protected]. She is also a member of the Health and Physical Education Collective. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or visit her websites at www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Contrary to some people’s thoughts, there are school health educators who teach full-time at the elementary school level. In this episode, Janice Mix shares her experiences teaching at this level, including teaching Habits of Mind. Listen in to hear how Janice explains the strong ability of young students to learn and implement what she teaches into their everyday lives. Janice Mix is a passionate health teacher at FRES, where she teaches all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. In the classroom, Janice focuses on helping students build emotional regulation skills, healthy habits, and a lifelong interest in their well-being. Her lessons are grounded in play-based learning and the Habits of Mind, encouraging students to think deeply, manage impulsivity, and care for themselves and others. Janice was honored as the Central Western Zone Teacher of the Year for her innovative and compassionate approach to health education. Also, since 2014, she has also owned and operated Janice Mix Photography, specializing in senior portraits. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or visit her websites at www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

It’s springtime, which means teaching upper-elementary/younger-middle school students about puberty and other growing-up changes. To help you out, this episode provides simple tips and advice from Megan Adams, a high school Health and Physical Education teacher with 10 years of experience in Central NY. She is also the creator of the HealthTeacherHodgePodge social media account and a Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach who is dedicated to supporting students both in the classroom and on the court. Connect with Megan through her social media accounts: HealthTeacherHodgePodge Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Some tools to help with teaching about puberty/growing up: the Puberty Chit Chat Cards. the TALK Puberty app on iOS products. the Tools for Teaching Comprehensive Human Sexuality Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty

Lori, the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, shares three activities that focus on helping students manage the challenges of growing up. The activities include the Puberty Grab Bag, “Dr. I.B. Healthy” Letters, and the Puberty Chit Chat Cards. All have been student-tested and approved! Click here to obtain the PDF for creating a set of the Puberty Chit Chat Cards. You can also use the TALK Puberty app on iOS products. Click here to check out the Tools for Teaching Human Sexuality book. Click here to review the book titled Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Did you know that 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with a form of epilepsy and that 1 in 10 will experience a seizure at some point in their life? Listen in to this episode to learn about what we, as health educators can teach about epilepsy, including demonstrating compassion and knowing basic first aid skills. Michael Radell, this episode’s guest, is the Education Coordinator and Camp Director for Empowering People’s Independence (in Upstate NY) and hopes to help us best support all students. Resources shared by Mike include the Epilepsy Alliance America, Seizure Action Plan Coalition, Empowering People’s Independence. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators’ YouTube Channel. To contact Michael Radell, you can email him at [email protected] or call him at 585-442-4430 (extension x2741). Also, consider checking out Empowering People’s Independence website at https://www.epiny.org/ or the other resources shared in today’s episode. To contact Lori Reichel, creator of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

School Health Educators are social and emotional learning experts. In this episode, Lori reminds us of this fact as well as introduces her new resource titled Tactile Tools for Social Emotional Learning: Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate with SEL. This book contains over 50 student-tested activities supporting self-regulation skills. Listen in to hear about some of these activities and how students can create their own “SEL Toolbox.” To purchase this new resource, go to Amazon.com or Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) Publishing. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, creator of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Being a member of a state or national professional organization has numerous benefits for school health educators. In this episode, Jessica Synenki, the Executive Director of the NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, discusses these benefits with Lori to encourage you, the listeners, to become or continue being a member. To connect with Jessica Synenki you can call her at 315-823-1015 or email her at [email protected]. You can also check out the NYS AHPERD website here. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators’ YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, creator of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

It seems like a lot of things are happening on our planet and happening so quickly. These things, in addition to other stressors, can create a feeling of “burnout.” In this episode, Henry Opperman, 2022 NYS AHPERD Health HS Teacher of the Year, chats about recommendations to help offset this feeling. Ideas include setting boundaries (professionally and personally), reflecting on your achievements, considering how you can grow, and seeking support from peers and administrators, as well as your medical providers when needed. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators’ YouTube Channel. To connect with Henry Opperman, email him at [email protected] or connect through his X/Twitter account at HOppermanHPE. To contact Lori Reichel, creator of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or visit her websites at www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

In this episode, Mr. Kevin Dahill-Fuchel shares information about the New York City resource “Counseling in Schools.” Discussed is the need for students to be mentally prepared to learn, as well as to feel they belong. Other concepts shared include the importance of connecting with school resources (ex. counselors, social workers) and the challenges of chronic absenteeism, as well as the resources found on the Counseling in Schools website. You can connect with Mr. Kevin Dahill-Fuchel by going to the website www.counselinginschools.org. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

In these current times we are aware that some young people may choose to partake in sexting behaviors. Due to this, young people are at higher risk to be victims of sextortion. In this episode, Saleema Noon, a compassionate and proactive sexual health educator, shares five points to share with students about this topic. Saleema also shares resources she has created for educators. Click here to download Saleema’s Smart Things to Say resource on Sextortion: Opt-in learn.saleemanoon.com Subscribe to Saleema’s newsletter and receive a new Smart Things to Say resource every other Saturday morning: https://learn.saleemanoon.com/opt-in-2893bbc2-4307-46d7-a6d0-1ff1a048ee30 To contact Saleema Noon, check out her website by clicking here https://www.saleemanoon.com/ or email her at [email protected]. Remember you can also watch this episode by going to the SHE’s YouTube Channel. To contact Lori Reichel, creator of the School Health Educators Podcast, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Whether you are starting a new Health Education course or beginning your planning and goal-setting unit this month, this episode includes activities you may choose to use. Activities align with the SMEEPS acronym the host, Lori Reichel, uses to refer to different aspects of wellness; activities include the “Who is healthiest” worksheet and the SMEEPS Assessment pdf. To watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel, click here. To listen to past episodes, refer to the 2024 episode list here. To contact Lori, email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Happy Holidays! Lori wishes you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy and Healthy 2025! She also reviews the resources shared this past year (2024) on the School Health Educators Podcast. Click here for a list of all of the 2024 Episodes. Remember you can contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/ Also, remember episodes can be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Need help supporting the emotional and mental health of your Gen Z students? Then listen to this School Health Educators episode, in which the phenomenal Jodi Aman joins in. A Doctor of Social Work, Jodi has worked with many young people and their families to support their wellness. She also authored the Compass Curriculum for middle and high school health education classes. To find out more about Jodi Aman, check out her website at: www.jodiaman.com To contact Lori email her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

In this episode, Drs. Kristen Ford and Julie Knutson share an overview of THE FUSED Toolbox website. Pages include “What is FUSED?,” the SPA Tools, THE Pedagogy Tools, Fused Trainings, and Meet the Authors. To connect with both Drs. Julie Knutson and Kristen Ford email them at: [email protected] To check out their website, go to: https://sites.google.com/view/thefusedtoolbox?usp=sharing To watch this episode on the YouTube Channel click here. Contact Lori by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at:  www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Are you teaching skills-based health ed?  Are you sure? To double-check, listen in to this episode to hear about the wonderful tools Drs. Julie Knutson and Kristen Ford have created for health educators! To watch this episode on YouTube, click here. To connect with both Drs. Julie Knutson and Kristen Ford email them at: [email protected] To check out their website, go to: https://sites.google.com/view/thefusedtoolbox?usp=sharing Contact the School Health Educators host, Lori Reichel, by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at:  www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Some teachers who teach Health Education also teach Health Science. Today’s guests are educators who explain a free resource titled “uBEATS” offered by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This resource is for 6th to 12th grade teachers and offers 90 elearning modules (15 minutes or less) that can be used by students as an additional tool. Module topics include genetics, pathology and microbiology, pharmacology, public health, careers in health care, and academic success. To find out more about uBEATS, including how to contact today’s guests, go to their website at: https://www.unmc.edu/elearning/ubeats/index.html Contact Deanna Ingram at [email protected] Contact Zuzi Greiner at [email protected] Twitter/X and Instagram: uBEATS_Stem Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/9Hl4l9Hl8ks Contact the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, Lori Reichel, by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Consent is an important concept we need to teach in health education courses. To discuss ideas for how to teach about consent is this episode’s guest, Erica Scott. Erica is one of the authors of Creating Consent Culture: A Handbook for Educators. This book includes fun and interactive exercises presented in a trauma-informed way, as well as explanations for how power differentials, differing socialization, past trauma, poor modeling, and systemic inequity impact consent. Erica shares some of the ideas found in her book as well as some information available on the website “Creating Consent Culture.” To connect with Erica Scott, email her at [email protected] or go to her website: www.creatingconsentculture.com Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/hae3D_3beE8  Contact the host of the School Health Educators Podcast, Lori Reichel, by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Wondering what to expect at a national or state conference? Listen to this episode in which the wonderful Judy LoBianco, former SHAPE President, shares her insights regarding what to expect at conferences and how to plan for your attendance. Other things to consider, including possible funding to attend, are also discussed. Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels. You can reach Judy at her email address: [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @jlobianc Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/_E6C2f0OfF8 Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Embracing skill-based teaching requires a shift in thinking and planning. In this episode Kevin Mason shares information from the Analyzing Influences Unit he taught to his middle school health education students. To watch this episode on YouTube, please go to the School Health Educators’ Podcast Channel. To get in touch with Kevin, email him at: [email protected]  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Kevin Mason is in his 3rd year of teaching middle school health education in the Mid-West. In this episode he shares his background and how he started teaching skill-based health ed. Kevin also shares how he helps students think instead of simply being given information. To watch this episode, check out the School Health Educator’s YouTube Channel. To get in touch with Kevin, email him at: [email protected]  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

With the beginning of a new school year (for most of us) approaching consider listening to an episode or two of the School Health Educators podcast! Past episodes include how to create positive connections with students, skill-based health education, and the variety of resources health educators can utilize. Watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com .  

How do you begin your first day of health education class? And how do you check in with students throughout the school year? Listen to this episode in which Melanie Sjoblom shares how she connects with students. Melanie also shares information about the resource Edtomorrow. You can connect with Ms. Melanie Sjoblom by emailing her at: [email protected] Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/QP-6PJ8E3js Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

To help prepare for another school year let’s be reminded of how to get to the Heart of Education! Guest Dr. Stephen Sroka joins Lori on the School Health Education Podcast to explain how to do this. One huge aspect Steve notes is to ensure trusted relationships with students are formed which includes the 4 C’s: communication, collaboration, culture, and caring. Other additional points are shared and include the 7 lessons students taught Steve. To connect with Dr. Sroka, email him at [email protected] or go to his website at: http://www.drstephensroka.com/ Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/tbiKauijwr8 Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Ms. Jackie Dipzinski returns to discuss some concrete examples for planning and goal setting. Specifically, examples of how to plan for pubertal events, social pressures, and emotional challenges are shared. Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links. To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at [email protected] or call her at 585-395-5158. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Another set of life skills we teach our young people includes planning and goal setting. To help explain what these skills are about is Ms. Jackie Dipzinski. Jackie has 22+ years’ experience in skill-based health education and is the passionate instructor overseeing the School Health Education Program at SUNY Brockport. As she explains, planning includes noting support systems and reasons why we choose specific goals, reflecting on barriers and how to overcome them, as well as other helpful strategies. Having SMART goals includes ensuring our goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Listen in to learn how to explain life planning to your young people. Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links. To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at [email protected] or call her at 585-395-5158. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Want to learn more about the skill of analyzing influences (the 2nd National Health Education Standard)? Then listen to this episode in which Lori shares a previously released discussion from her Puberty Prof Podcast. On this recording, Judy LoBianco shares her thoughts on the importance of analyzing influences. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about as well as how caregivers need to be positive influences. Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links. Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and a Past President of SHAPE America. She spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels. You can reach Judy @email address: [email protected] or follow her on Twitter at @jlobianc For more information on this skill set, refer to the National Health Education Standard #2 by going to the Centers for Disease and Control for Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

In this episode Debbie Yelle returns to discuss more resources she recommends to health education teachers. These resources include KidsHealth, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and Health Smart VA. Below are links for these resources. To watch this episode as a video, go to the School Health Educators’ YouTube Channel. Kids Health (Nemours Teens Health) or https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/ Olweus Bullying Prevention Program or https://clemsonolweus.org/index.php Health Smart VA or https://healthsmartva.org/search?tag[]=8&tag[]=9&tag[]=19 Social media links to connect with Debbie Yelle include: LinkedIn= Debbie Yelle; Facebook= Yellepositiveliving or Debbie Yelle; Instagram= yellepositiveliving or Debbie.Yelle; TikTok= Debbieyelle Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

Many resources exist for school health teachers to refer to for updated functional health information. In this episode Debbie Yelle talks about some of her favorite resources, including the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Environmental Working Group (including EWG Skin Deep), OneLove, and LoveisRespect. To watch this episode on Lori’s YouTube Channel, click here. Links for these resources include: National Institute on Drug Abuseor https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/commonly-used-drugs-charts#alcohol Environmental Working Groupor https://www.ewg.org/ (including the EWG Skin Deep link) OneLoveor https://www.joinonelove.org/ LoveisRespector https://www.loveisrespect.org/ Social media links to connect with Debbie Yelle include: LinkedIn= Debbie Yelle; Facebook= Yellepositiveliving or Debbie Yelle; Instagram= yellepositiveliving or Debbie.Yelle; TikTok= Debbieyelle Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at [email protected] or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/