School Health Educators

Welcome to the School Health Educators Podcast, where we bring you the latest and most relevant information on health education for your students. As a health teacher, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest health trends and researc

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

Posted March 10, 2026 • 00:24:16

Being a passionate health educator helps us be more impactful teachers. Sandee Ortiz, SHAPE America’s 2025 Health Education Teacher of the Year, shares...

Applied Neuroscience for Building Resiliency with Dr. Donna Volpitta

Posted February 23, 2026 • 00:26:09

Resiliency is a skill set that helps students of all ages with adaptability, creative problem-solving, and positive interpersonal relationships. In...

Walking the Talk with Jess Lawrence

Posted February 9, 2026 • 00:31:02

In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators podcast, chats with the inspirational Jess Lawrence to discuss her wellness philosophy...

Activity for Identifying Emotional Health vs. Mental Health

Posted January 26, 2026 • 00:09:43

In this episode, Lori, the host of the School Health Educators’ podcast, shares a simple matching activity she created to help students distinguish...

The Vagus Nerve Explained with Dr. Paula Youmell, RN

Posted January 12, 2026 • 00:28:18

The Vagus Nerve has gotten more attention over the past years, including how to tone it to improve one’s overall health and wellness. As explained...