Attending a National and/or State Professional Conference

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Wondering what to expect at a national or state conference? Listen to this episode in which the wonderful Judy LoBianco, former SHAPE President, shares her insights regarding what to expect at conferences and how to plan for your attendance. Other things to consider, including possible funding to attend, are also discussed.

Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels. You can reach Judy at her email address: hpesolutions2019@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter at @jlobianc

Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/_E6C2f0OfF8

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Teaching Analyzing Influences to Middle School Students with Kevin Mason

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Embracing skill-based teaching requires a shift in thinking and planning. In this episode Kevin Mason shares information from the Analyzing Influences Unit he taught to his middle school health education students.

To watch this episode on YouTube, please go to the School Health Educators’ Podcast Channel.

To get in touch with Kevin, email him at: kpmason814@gmail.com  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth.

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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A Conversation with One Middle School Health Educator, Mr. Kevin Mason

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Kevin Mason is in his 3rd year of teaching middle school health education in the Mid-West. In this episode he shares his background and how he started teaching skill-based health ed. Kevin also shares how he helps students think instead of simply being given information. To watch this episode, check out the School Health Educator’s YouTube Channel.

To get in touch with Kevin, email him at: kpmason814@gmail.com  or connect with him through “X” @ MrMasonHealth.

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Need some inspiration? Listen to a School Health Educators’ episode!

~ School-Health-Educators

With the beginning of a new school year (for most of us) approaching consider listening to an episode or two of the School Health Educators podcast! Past episodes include how to create positive connections with students, skill-based health education, and the variety of resources health educators can utilize.

Watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here.

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com .

 

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Connections Before Content

~ School-Health-Educators

How do you begin your first day of health education class? And how do you check in with students throughout the school year? Listen to this episode in which Melanie Sjoblom shares how she connects with students. Melanie also shares information about the resource Edtomorrow.

You can connect with Ms. Melanie Sjoblom by emailing her at: melaniesjoblom@yahoo.com

Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/QP-6PJ8E3js

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Getting to the Heart of Education

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To help prepare for another school year let’s be reminded of how to get to the Heart of Education! Guest Dr. Stephen Sroka joins Lori on the School Health Education Podcast to explain how to do this. One huge aspect Steve notes is to ensure trusted relationships with students are formed which includes the 4 C’s: communication, collaboration, culture, and caring. Other additional points are shared and include the 7 lessons students taught Steve.

To connect with Dr. Sroka, email him at drsroka@aol.com or go to his website at: http://www.drstephensroka.com/

Remember to watch this episode on the School Health Educator’s YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/tbiKauijwr8

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Planning & Goal Setting Skills (NHES 6) with Jackie Dipzinski (Part 2)

~ School-Health-Educators

Ms. Jackie Dipzinski returns to discuss some concrete examples for planning and goal setting. Specifically, examples of how to plan for pubertal events, social pressures, and emotional challenges are shared.

Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links.

To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158.

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Planning & Goal Setting Skills (NHES 6) with Jackie Dipzinski (Part 1)

~ School-Health-Educators

Another set of life skills we teach our young people includes planning and goal setting. To help explain what these skills are about is Ms. Jackie Dipzinski. Jackie has 22+ years’ experience in skill-based health education and is the passionate instructor overseeing the School Health Education Program at SUNY Brockport. As she explains, planning includes noting support systems and reasons why we choose specific goals, reflecting on barriers and how to overcome them, as well as other helpful strategies. Having SMART goals includes ensuring our goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Listen in to learn how to explain life planning to your young people.

Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links.

To contact Ms. Dipzinski, you can email her at jdipzinski@brockport.edu or call her at 585-395-5158.

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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Analyzing Influences (NHES 4) with Judy LoBianco

~ School-Health-Educators

Want to learn more about the skill of analyzing influences (the 2nd National Health Education Standard)? Then listen to this episode in which Lori shares a previously released discussion from her Puberty Prof Podcast. On this recording, Judy LoBianco shares her thoughts on the importance of analyzing influences. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about as well as how caregivers need to be positive influences.

Note: This episode was previously heard on the Puberty Prof Podcast. Click here for the full list of this podcast’s episodes including links.

Judy LoBianco is the President of HPE Solutions and a Past President of SHAPE America. She spent most of her career as a Supervisor of Health and PE. She’s presented countless keynotes and workshops and has been recognized at the state and national levels. You can reach Judy @email address: hpesolutions2019@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter at @jlobianc

For more information on this skill set, refer to the National Health Education Standard #2 by going to the Centers for Disease and Control for Prevention here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/sher/standards/index.htm

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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A Few More Resources for Health Educators (Part 2)

~ School-Health-Educators

In this episode Debbie Yelle returns to discuss more resources she recommends to health education teachers. These resources include KidsHealth, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, and Health Smart VA. Below are links for these resources. To watch this episode as a video, go to the School Health Educators’ YouTube Channel.

Kids Health (Nemours Teens Health) or https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program or https://clemsonolweus.org/index.php

Health Smart VA or https://healthsmartva.org/search?tag[]=8&tag[]=9&tag[]=19

Social media links to connect with Debbie Yelle include: LinkedIn= Debbie Yelle; Facebook= Yellepositiveliving or Debbie Yelle; Instagram= yellepositiveliving or Debbie.Yelle; TikTok= Debbieyelle

Contact Lori Reichel by emailing her at schoolhealtheducators@gmail.com or check out her websites at: www.schoolhealtheducators.org and www.lorireichel.com. Also, check out her products at this link: https://www.lorireichel.com/books-cards/

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