
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.
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Latest Blogs
- Brittany Echols, Health Education Curriculum ManagerGreetings and salutations! I’m Brittany Echols and I’m waving to you all from Waldorf, Maryland! Umm let’s see, where do I start…well I’m the newly hired Health Education Curriculum Manager and while I’ve always loved health education, I didn’t have a linear path into the profession. As a military child, I spent most of myRead ▸ about Brittany Echols, Health Education Curriculum Manager
- Sterling Ta’Bon, Healthy Schools ManagerMy name is Sterling Ta’Bon, and I am the Healthy Schools Manager at Cairn Guidance. I live in Sumter, South Carolina. As a student, I was interested in how building relationships lead to more perspective and outcomes. While growing up in this small military town, I was given opportunities to experiment with the ideas ofRead ▸ about Sterling Ta’Bon, Healthy Schools Manager