Leading schools and communities on paths to health by creating guidance, support and partnerships.
Cairn /ke(ə)rn/ (noun)
Definition: A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark. A guide on a hiking trail or path
Just as a pile of rough stones guide hikers through the wilderness, we mark clear paths by guiding schools and communities looking to improve health and educational outcomes.
Our mission is to create places of health and well-being where all people are healthy, connected and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We believe that…
The core of a community is how it functions as a collaborative entity to elevate all of its members.
We work to…
Connect and position schools, government entities, non-profits, health systems, and community organizations to enact systems change and evidence-based strategies to advance the dual goals of health and learning.
Consulting & Guidance
We provide support in the form of consulting time by drawing from our extensive experience in school, health and community-driven work.
Facilitation
We facilitate strategic planning processes, health education curriculum training events, leadership summits, systems change simulations and processes.
Resources & Tools
We produce many no-cost resources to share with our partners, clients and the fields of school health, health education and public health.
Clients:
Latest Blogs
- Choose your Simulation. Become the Facilitator.Why We Created Two Different Systems Simulations “What’s the difference between Making Change™ and Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™?” This month, we’re pulling back the curtain on each simulation so you can decide which simulation you’d like to facilitate and which Training of Trainers is right for you. Check out what our Director has to say:Read ▸ about Choose your Simulation. Become the Facilitator.
- When Good People Resist Good IdeasWe’ve communicated the vision. We’ve explained the why. We’ve provided the training. So why aren’t people on board? That question – why aren’t people on board? – is a common question by educational leaders. When a new initiative struggles to gain traction, it’s easy to assume people are resistant to change. But in our experience,Read ▸ about When Good People Resist Good Ideas
