The Cairn Guidance team is proud to introduce the annual School Health Leadership Award. This prestigious award honors education leaders across the nation, including Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Directors of Instruction, State and School Board Members, and Principals, who prioritize the health and well-being of students to help them reach their full potential. These visionary leadersRead ▸ about Announcing Cairn Guidance’s Inaugural School Health Leadership Award!

Written By: Sterling Ta’Bon, Healthy Schools Manager & National Cadre Coordinator Cairn Guidance had the privilege of hosting our Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers for our annual Dove Self-Esteem Project Retreat. Cadre Trainers from across the country arrived at  Louisville, KY’s Hotel Genevieve, greeted with hugs, smiles, and of course local cookies provided by theRead ▸ about The Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainer Retreat: A DSEP Nation

On August 14-15, 2024, at Story in NuLu in Louisville, we are offering our first Training of Trainers (TOT) for our newly designed and updated Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ simulation. The registration link is here. This simulation was developed over 30 years ago by The Network, Inc. with US Department of Education dollars. We purchasedRead ▸ about Waived Registration for the First Systems Thinking, Systems Changing™ Training of Trainers!

In October of 2016, I hired Samantha Lowe. She had recently graduated from Morehead State University with a master’s degree in Experimental Psychology. She was, in fact, the only candidate that seemed very comfortable with the idea of some of our work- sexual health education, substance use prevention, suicide, adolescent risk behaviors and many otherRead ▸ about Happy Birthday to our New Chief Operating Officer!

By: Sterling Ta’Bon, Healthy Schools Manager & National DSEP Cadre Coordinator  Robert E. Howard Middle School is named after Orangeburg South Carolina’s acclaimed educator, coach, and community leader, Robert E. Howard. Howard was a long-time advocate in a town known for cultivating renowned leaders and efforts in civil rights. He supported youth and athletics forRead ▸ about Howard Dove Girls: They wear the shirt, and do the work!

By: Jess Lawrence, Director of Cairn Guidance Edited by: Amanda McMullen of Polished Pear Creative Editing Nini Mohamed and I met at WorldFest in Louisville in July 2023 during a soccer clinic hosted by the LouCity & Racing Foundation, where I’m privileged to serve on the Board of Directors. I cycled to the event. NiniRead ▸ about The Impact of Partnerships

By: Jess Lawrence, Director of Cairn Guidance Just a short few weeks ago, we launched the first of two systems thinking simulations. Sales have been great, and we appreciate the support of our education community around the US!  These simulations were developed years ago with United States Department of Education funding to a nonprofit inRead ▸ about Interactive Learning Experience about Change in Schools!

By: Richelle Calderon (NY) Have you ever had a professional encounter that completely changed your trajectory? For me, that moment came in 2019 as a college junior at the NYS AHPERD Conference. I wandered by The Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) booth, curious about an activity that focused on appreciating things we love about ourselves beyondRead ▸ about My Journey with the Dove Self-Esteem Project: Views from a DSEP Cadre Trainer