The Kentucky Association for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) is looking for educators with a background in school/classroom health education. Any interested applicant can click on this link and apply by February 15. Applications will be reviewed and scored by Board of Directors members and a performance checklist on how they will be scored is within the application. Thank you for your interest in the KAHPERD cadre of teacher trainers! Please complete all questions on this Read ▸ about KAHPERD Health Education Cadre of Trainers- Call for Applications!
Using Art to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
#NoMoreEmptyDesks uses school desks as a way for high school students to create a message about the impact of loss from gun violence, whether in their school or community. The idea was conceived by Robin Cogan, a school nurse in Camden City School District (New Jersey) after receiving the idea in response to one of her tweets. She partnered with an art teacher (Lisa Wallenburg) in her district and a student (Christian) to paint the desks. Desks are being crafted in the art room at Brimm Read ▸ about Using Art to Raise Awareness of Gun Violence
It’s More Than Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic
Written by Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner Reading, writing and basic mathematics are fundamental skills that individuals need in today’s world. While these are necessary skills enabling a person to conduct daily living activities and experience success in both their personal and professional lives, these aren’t the only skills needed by youth as they grow into adulthood. Youth need to feel confident and competent. These feelings may be Read ▸ about It’s More Than Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmatic
Why I Choose to Promote the Dove Self-Esteem Project – From a Male Perspective
Written by Brett Delaney, Middle School Health Teacher, Coach and Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainer with Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem PartnerI am a father to three young girls. I coach softball and teach middle school students. Self-esteem, body image, and body confidence are topics addressed on a daily basis with all the women and girls in my life. What I have noticed in any conversation about self-esteem everyone, including my students, related it back to women and Read ▸ about Why I Choose to Promote the Dove Self-Esteem Project – From a Male Perspective
The Price of Joining the 100 Club
By Monica Coleman, Dove Self-Esteem Cadre TrainerWritten by Cairn Guidance in partnership with the Dove Self-Esteem ProjectThe way we look at ourselves and others has changed dramatically with social media and tools used to engage with the world online. We have replaced our pocket mirrors with the selfie function of our cell phones and made habits of posting our self-checks online for all to see. Filters, angles, and edits help erase any blemish and accentuate features beyond their Read ▸ about The Price of Joining the 100 Club
We Can Affirm AND Challenge Young People
By Liz ThorneA recent article in the Atlantic explored gender and the intersections of adolescent development, medical care, and parenting. Through the experiences of young people, trans and gender non-conforming folks, families and researchers, the article explores the central question of how to balance providing young people the support (from family support and mental health services to puberty-blocking drugs, hormones and/or surgery) they need while keeping in mind that adolescence is a time Read ▸ about We Can Affirm AND Challenge Young People
Meet Nanci Coolen, DSEP Regional Incentive Award Winning Middle School Physical Educator
By Antionette Meeks of Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project Partner “I am the luckiest teacher in the world! I teach 150 middle school girls and they are awesome!”” Nanci Coolen is a middle school physical education teacher in the state of Hawaii. She has been teaching middle school for fifteen years. If there is anything she has noticed, it is that girls need to learn how to develop confidence and love themselves. She believes her Read ▸ about Meet Nanci Coolen, DSEP Regional Incentive Award Winning Middle School Physical Educator
2018 Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers
Cairn Guidance is pleased to introduce the 2018 Dove Self-Esteem Project (DSEP) National Cadre of Trainers. These 21 professionals are located in every region of the United States and represent 18 states. They work in the fields of education (health and physical education), school nursing, school counseling and prevention. Schools, school district offices, state agencies and local and state organizations are where they are located. A few even own their own businesses or consult in Read ▸ about 2018 Dove Self-Esteem Project Cadre Trainers