Cairn Guidance

The path to healthy schools

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.

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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.

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Consulting & Guidance

We provide support in the form of consulting time by drawing from our extensive experience in school, health and community-driven work.

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Facilitation

We facilitate strategic planning processes, health education curriculum training events, leadership summits, systems change simulations and processes.

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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.

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Clients:

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Erikas Lighthouse
Power to Decide
Orgeon DOE
RMC Health
NYC DOE
JED Foundation
CDC
RWJF
JSI
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Latest Blogs

  • Upcoming 2023 Fall Events and Opportunities!
    The Cairn Guidance team is very excited to share a variety of training events and opportunities this Fall. As always, please reach out if you have any questions. Deep Dives into the Health Education Standards This week is the last opportunity to sign up for this awesome training series, starting on Monday, October 2, 2023. … Read more
  • Little Effort, Big Impact
    By: Stacie Nessa, Shine Light on Depression Ambassador Shine Light on Depression creates multiple avenues for educators, students, and communities to gain awareness of mental health language and skill sets to combat tough moments. You may believe this can be a daunting task, but Iowa’s Shine Light on Depression Ambassador, Stacie Nessa, highlights an Iowa … Read more
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