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Lori’s Experience at her 1st NAHPL Annual Summit

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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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The Health Education Journey of Sandee Ortiz (SHAPE America’s 2025 HE TOY)

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Being a passionate health educator helps us be more impactful teachers. Sandee Ortiz, SHAPE America’s 2025 Health Education Teacher of the Year, shares some of her passion, as well as why she cares so much about young people, in this episode. Sandee also reminds us how to maintain that passion (or how to re-ignite it).

Contact Sandee Ortiz at: sandeeortiz221@gmail.com

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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Applied Neuroscience for Building Resiliency with Dr. Donna Volpitta

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Resiliency is a skill set that helps students of all ages with adaptability, creative problem-solving, and positive interpersonal relationships. In this episode, Dr. Donna Volpitta describes the Resilient Mindset Model™, an applied neuroscience framework that helps you build resilience in yourself and those around you.

Contact Dr. Donna Volpitta at: donna@pathwaystoempower.com

Pathways to Empower https://www.pathwwaystoempower.com

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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Walking the Talk with Jess Lawrence

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In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators podcast, chats with the inspirational Jess Lawrence to discuss her wellness philosophy of “walking the talk.” The woman behind Cairn Guidance, Jess shares the three focuses of Cairn Guidance as well as how choosing to be purposeful within all aspects of health supports everyone’s success, including one’s personal and professional life.

Contact Jess at: jess@cairnguidance.com

Cairn Guidance website: https://cairnguidance.com/

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

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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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SEL Tools for HE Teachers

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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

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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

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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?

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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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SHAPE America’s National Health Education Council (and Health Literacy Month Resources!)

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In this episode, members of SHAPE America’s National Health Education Council (HEC) share their mission, projects, ways you can get involved, and the importance of advocating for health education. Also covered is the importance of Health Literacy Month and how you can bring it to life in your school or community!

Contact info for this episode’s guests includes:

Adam Mullis: mullispe@gmail.com x: mullis_PE

Lennie Parham: Lennie.parham@doe.nj.gov

Melissa Quigley: mquigley@aacps.org

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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