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
- Webinar Reflection: Testimonials from the Field; Why Use the Systems SimulationsThe first of a four-part systems simulation webinar series was very successful! Michelle Thornton from Berea College in Kentucky shared how she uses the Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulation with her college students. She shared stories about how effective the simulation is when teaching pre-service educators how to navigate or even lead change in schoolRead ▸ about Webinar Reflection: Testimonials from the Field; Why Use the Systems Simulations
- 20 Years of Cairn Guidance: A Moment That Changed My TrajectoryTo celebrate the 20th Anniversary, Director Jess Lawrence will be highlighting key partners, clients, projects, and resources throughout her twenty years in leadership of Cairn Guidance. As we celebrate 20 years of Cairn Guidance, I’ll be highlighting key partners, projects, and pivotal moments that shaped my leadership journey. One of those moments happened long beforeRead ▸ about 20 Years of Cairn Guidance: A Moment That Changed My Trajectory
