School Health Educators

Not Your Momma’s Sex Ed… with Dr. Sue Milstein

Spring has arrived, and many health educators are getting ready to teach human sexuality lessons. In this episode, guest Dr. Sue Milstein offers helpful reminders to stay current on the topic. She also discusses how human sexuality education has evolved and shares resources to support best practices. Contact Dr. Sue at/through: email  MilsteinHC@gmail.com [MilsteinHC@gmail.com] L Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-milstein-16b4a49/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-milstein-16b4a49/] or Instagram @heydrsue or through her website milsteinhc.com [http://milsteinhc.com/] Remember, you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube channel here. [https://youtu.be/Vs7X36Zc0l0] 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 [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

FHK Reminders for Puberty Lessons

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. [https://youtu.be/thy_WApi5gg] 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 [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

How We Need to “Talk More” with guest Lauren Barinaeu

Children and youth need many conversations regarding growing up, including talking about their bodies and how they change. In this episode, Lauren Barinaeu, the person behind Talk More, discusses the importance of these early conversations. She shares specific strategies and resources to get you started.  To contact Lauren, go to her website at: www.talk-more.org [http://www.talk-more.org/] Remember you can watch this episode on the School Health Educators YouTube Channel here. [https://youtu.be/VIuLCkxdxuI] 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 [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

Lori’s Experience at her 1st NAHPL Annual Summit

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. [https://youtu.be/pq3VevBi7Vc] 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 [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].

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

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. [https://youtu.be/OMNYe75nO1w] 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 [http://www.schoolhealtheducators.org/] and www.lorireichel.com [http://www.lorireichel.com/].