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

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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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Latest Blogs

  • Back to School. Are you Ready for Change?August 13, 2026
    It’s Back-to-School time. Are you Ready for Change? Every school year begins with…  New staff.  New initiatives.  New priorities.  New curriculum.  New expectations. New opportunities. Change is coming. And people experience change differently. Some are eager to jump in. Some need time. Some ask questions. Some quietly resist. Successful change is about understanding where peopleRead ▸ about Back to School. Are you Ready for Change?
  • Choose your Simulation. Become the Facilitator.July 22, 2026
    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.

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