Category: Lori solo

FHK Reminders for Puberty Lessons

~ School-Health-Educators

In this episode, Lori reminds listeners of the typical changes children go through during puberty. She also suggests two standards to guide the development of a skill-based unit that incorporates functional health knowledge about puberty, along with resources to support planning these units and lessons.

Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here.

To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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Lori’s Experience at her 1st NAHPL Annual Summit

~ School-Health-Educators

Thinking of attending a national conference or summit in the future? Listen to this episode to hear about Lori’s positive experience at the National Academy Health and Physical Literacy Summit this month, March 2026. From attending keynote and health/physical literacy presentations to professionally connecting with colleagues at breakfast and dinner, she shares an overview of how things went. Lori is also the inaugural recipient of the National Health Literacy Award, an honor she truly cherishes.

Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here.

To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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Activity for Identifying Emotional Health vs. Mental Health

~ School-Health-Educators

In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ podcast, shares a simple matching activity she created to help students distinguish the difference between emotional health and mental health. This activity was developed because these aspects/dimensions of wellness are connected yet represent different concepts.

Click here for the Emotional Health vs Mental Health Matching Sheet

Please remember that you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here.

To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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Wellness Planning Worksheet to Start 2026!

~ School-Health-Educators

In this last episode for 2026, Lori shares her favorite worksheet for beginning the new year. The Wellness Planning Worksheet aligns with SMEEPS OF, her acronym for referring to the aspects/dimensions of wellness. Consider using it for your own wellness or in the classroom setting. Happy New Year!

Click here for a copy of the Wellness Planning Worksheet. The Who is Healthiest Worksheet and SMEEPS OF Assessment worksheets are linked on this episode of the School Health Educators podcast (from January 21, 2025).

Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here.

To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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SEL Tools for HE Teachers

~ School-Health-Educators

Feeling like you need some ideas for feeling positive and/or motivated this December? Consider checking out the four (4) SEL “tools” shared in this episode, in which Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ Podcast, describes:

To be a guest on the School Health Educators’ Podcast or to contact Lori about other things, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

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Grateful To My HE Colleagues As Well As 3 Health Apps

~ School-Health-Educators

Happy Thanksgiving! In this week’s School Health Educators podcast episode, Lori conveys her appreciation to all Health Education Professionals involved with PreK-12 students. She also highlights three health apps she values highly: the Healthy Minds Innovations app, the Yoga-Go app, and the 10K Runner- Couch to 10K Run app.

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How to Attend a Conference

~ School-Health-Educators

Many Health Education conferences exist, yet how can you attend when funding is limited? This episode provides basic tips for future and current health education professionals on attending a conference. Lori, the host of the School Health Educators podcast, also shares the “secret tip” for attending conferences.

Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here.

To contact Lori, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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What is Health Literacy?

~ School-Health-Educators

October marks Health Literacy Month. In the newest episode of the School Health Educators podcast, Lori offers a definition of health literacy and provides three real-world examples. These include understanding health information for a powder product, utilizing an overdose reversal kit, and employing a tool for self-regulation.

Remember, you can listen/watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

To contact Lori, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

 

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4 Do’s and Don’ts for Back-to-School Events (plus the 4 Most Asked Questions)

~ School-Health-Educators

Many educators are starting to get ready for the Back-to-School Event, where students’ family members will be present. In this segment, Lori discusses her top four “do’s and don’ts” along with the four questions that are most frequently asked during these gatherings.

Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel.

To contact Lori, email her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

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Deep thoughts… about simple HE activities and norms/expectations

~ School-Health-Educators

It’s the beginning of a new school year for many school health educators. To support your success, Lori shares her “deep thoughts” on two introductory health education activities as well as examples of some of her classroom norms/expectations.

Remember, you can contact Lori by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com.

You can also watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel.

 

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