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It’s not often I have the opportunity to facilitate one of my favorite strategic planning activities in my own town of Morehead, Kentucky. I moved to Morehead from Portland Oregon (with a buffer year in Louisville) after falling in love with my life partner. Leaving a bicycling friendly, physically active town with a true culture of health to a small (7000 residents) Appalachian town was the biggest culture shock of my life. And, I’ve lived abroad in Curicó, Chile and Auckland, New Zealand! I Read ▸ about Daniel Boone Rails to Trails- Building Connections to my New Home

Team HighlightSamantha has been a member of the Cairn Guidance team since 2016 and is excited to continue!Samantha Lowe McCleese is a graduate of Morehead State University’s Experimental Psychology master’s program. Originally from Maysville, Kentucky she has been a resident of Eastern Kentucky her entire life. Growing up in Appalachian culture sparked Samantha’s interest in sex education, and she later went on to further research the topic in her Master’s research project; A Vagina is an Ugly Read ▸ about Team Highlight & Cairn Project Updates

Growth and evolution is a constant process that involves taking risk and getting out of your comfort zone. This is why I am excited to announce that I am spreading my wings and launching Matchstick Consulting, a small consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to help organizations and communities create the spark they need to ensure people are healthy, connected and thriving. It is (a little) easier to take this risk because I am surrounded by partners and colleagues that share Read ▸ about A Message from Liz: Growth Requires Taking a Risk

By Casey HazlettHello from Seattle, WA! My name is Casey Hazlett and I’m thrilled to be joining the Cairn Guidance team as our new Chief Operating Officer. When I first met Jess in 2008, I was drawn to her positive energy and expertise in school health. I had no idea that over 10 years later I would be lucky enough to work with Jess as part of the Cairn Guidance team. At that time, I was part of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a national non-profit working with schools, youth-serving Read ▸ about Thrilled to be joining the Cairn Guidance Team!

Written by Cairn Guidance, a Dove Self-Esteem Project partnerAttending professional development that is well organized, on-target and recognizes the needs of the adult learners can bring on exciting new skills and re-energize the participant.  Professional development provided by a school, district, state, regional or national organization can open the door to new ideas, innovations, or the retooling of existing ideas, strategies or teaching methods.  Educators often reach into their Read ▸ about Educator Professional Development Provides Opportunities to Connect with and Teach Today’s Students

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!

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

Written by Antionette Meeks at Cairn Guidance in partnership with the Dove Self Esteem ProjectBetween numerous social media campaigns meant to unite and empower women and the latest move by CVS to stop “materially altering” (also known as photoshopping) imagery associated with beauty products in their store advertisements, website and social media, it’s clear that the narrow spaces carved out for women in society are being challenged.This is especially true in the beauty industry. What message Read ▸ about CVS to Stop Airbrushing Ads