School Health Educators (School Health Educators)

Welcome to the School Health Educators Podcast, where we bring you the latest and most relevant information on health education for your students. In this introductory episode your host, Lori Reichel, shares the podcast’s vision/mission and norms, some of her professional background, and what to expect within this podcast. To contact Lori, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/ This podcast episode can also be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

The first step to being an effective health educator is ensuring we have a safe and positive environment in our classrooms. To explain how to do this Lori invited the phenomenal award-winning educator Deborah Tackmann to discuss her techniques. Deb is a nationally recognized health education instructor. Her work focuses on the health trends and risk reduction of youth in the 21st century. She has keynoted and/or presented at numerous state and national health conferences, authored the exemplary hands-on-teaching techniques book titled Outrageous Teaching Techniques for Health Education in the 21st Century, and received a variety of awards including the American Disney Teacher Award. Contact Deb Tackmann by emailing her at deborahtackmann@gmail.com. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out Lori's products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/ This podcast episode can also be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Mentors help people become more successful within their careers and lives. Therefore, in this episode your host, Lori Reichel, speaks with three mentors within her career (and perhaps your career): Drs. Gary English, Darrell Lang, and David Wiley. Listen in to hear the variety of expertise each guest has, as well as what they are currently up to. Information for connecting with any of these guests: Dr. Gary English: gary.english@wku.edu Dr. Darrell Lang: dlkansas@gmail.com Dr. David Wiley (also look for the Annual International Conference information we spoke about): https://healthadvocatesllc.com/owner  Dr. Lori Reichel; schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com. Please also check out the School Health Educators' website at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org, the SIECUS resources Dr. Lang referred to at: https://siecus.org/, as well as Lori's products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/. This podcast episode can also be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Need a place to get more resources to strengthen your classroom teaching? Then check out the School Health Educators web-site! In this episode the two creators of this web-site, Lori Reichel and Catriona Lennstrom, discuss the tools found on this site. Remember- this site is a work in progress. We need your help to make it better and better! Therefore, please send us additional information on the valuable resources you use by emailing us at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/ This podcast episode can also be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Want to know about future episodes or how you can get involved in the School Health Educators podcast? Then listen to this short episode for information. Contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/ This podcast episode can also be watched on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel. Click here for the Form to be a guest on the School Health Educators Podcast.

How do you describe wellness as well as the many dimensions wellness includes? This episode focuses on this topic in which Mr. Andy Milne joins in on the conversation. Andy Milne is a health and physical education teacher at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL. His 28 year career in education has taken him to four continents in which he is a highly sought after presenter and keynote speaker. He hosts the global slowchathealth.com blog site, created the #sendateacher fundraising initiative, graced the TEDx stage with his popular "This Is Not Your Parents' Health Class" and was SHAPE America's National Health Teacher of the Year in 2017. To connect with Andy, check out his blog site at www.slowchathealth.com. To obtain access to the Dimensions of Wellness activity Lori referred to, click here: https://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Who-is-the-healthiest-worksheet.pdf And click here to watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

Do you have trouble challenging your students and/or experience classroom management issues? Sometimes these things occur because we teach too “simply,” lecturing our students about what to do and think. Therefore today’s episode focuses on higher- level thinking in the classroom setting, as well as allowing students to make “mistakes” in our classroom. The guest, Diana Laufenberg, is an expert in helping young people think deeper and more purposefully. Diana is the speaker on the TedTalk titled “How to learn- from mistakes” as well as the person behind Inquiry Schools. Contact Diana Laufenberg at https://www.inquiryschools.org/contact. To watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube Channel, click here. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 short episode Lori Reichel, the School Health Educators’ host, discusses the “Who is healthiest?” activity. Mentioned in a previous episode with Andy Milne, the “Who is healthiest?” activity is one example for how we can teach the many dimensions/aspects of health to our students. The worksheet for this activity is found at:  https://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Who-is-the-healthiest-worksheet.pdf This episode can be watched on YouTube at: School Health Educators YouTube Channel Contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/

The 7th National Health Education Standard focuses on a variety of healthy habits young people can learn and practice. In this episode, Jessica Butts, a strongly skill-based health middle school educator and NYS Middle School Health Teacher of the Year for 2022/21, discusses her unit titled "Balance Your SELFIE." To watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube Channel, click here. Want to be a guest on the School Health Educators podcast? If yes, please sign up to meet with Lori here. Please note your idea in the message area, as well as your professional background. Or contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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, Jessica Butts, the guest from the previous episode who discussed her “Balancing Your SELFIE” unit, returns to review the unit Lori’s Graduate-level students created. Jessica Butts is a strongly skill-based health middle school educator and NYS Middle School Health Teacher of the Year for 2022/21. To watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube Channel, click here. Want to be a guest on the School Health Educators podcast? If yes, contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/

Exciting summer Health Education events are happening! Listen to the mini-episode with Lori Reichel (National TOY 2010) and Andy Milne (National TOY 2017) to hear what they are! For more event details, visit Andy's blog at #SLOWCHATHEALTH. Or connect with Lori via email at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com. #HealthEducation #SummerEvents

Professional ethics are needed for tricky situations that occur within our jobs. In this episode Aaron Coleman, Athletic Director and Founding Physical Education & Health Teacher at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, discusses with your host, Lori Reichel, actual situations requiring ethical decision making. To watch this episode as a video, go to the School Health Educator’s Podcast Channel here. Feel free to contact Aaron Coleman at aaron.coleman@gmail.com. Contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/

Often times people may think that what happens within their personal lives cannot impact their professional lives. Within this episode, Aaron Coleman returns to discuss potential personal situations that can impact Health and/or Physical Education Teachers. Aaron Coleman is the Athletic Director and Founding Physical Education & Health Teacher at Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn. To watch this episode as a video, go to the School Health Educator’s Podcast Channel here. Feel free to contact Aaron Coleman at aaron.coleman@gmail.com. Contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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: kpmason814@gmail.com  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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: kpmason814@gmail.com  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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: hpesolutions2019@gmail.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158. Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 drsroka@aol.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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/

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: melaniesjoblom@yahoo.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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: hpesolutions2019@gmail.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 info@creatingconsentculture.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com 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 schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com .