Relentless School Nurse

JULY 9, 2023

Wow, I can hardly believe it! It’s been 7 years since I started my journey as The Relentless School Nurse, and what an incredible ride it has been. As I reflect on this milestone, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude for the accomplishments we have achieved together. First and foremost, I am thrilled to have built a strong and vibrant community through my blog.

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Drowning in the Shallow

JULY 9, 2023

Traditional PE. “Traditional“ A description of the way we have always done PE against more contemporary approaches. A qualifier that is used as a pejorative. Employed indiscriminately – within the academic literature, on social media and in discourse around PE – as a substitute for practice we don’t like.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 9, 2023

I am so proud to share an article and podcast that I co-authored with my good friend, Laurie Combe, NASN’s past president. Laurie reached out to me with great concern regarding the rising prevalence of gun violence in our youth and teens. We teamed up on an article that we hope will be embraced by our school nursing colleagues to provide actional steps to reduce gun violence in schools and communities.

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The Sporting

JULY 9, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Asana Yoga: A Guide to its Enriching Benefits You may have heard the word “asana” a lot- but what does it actually mean in terms of yoga? And what are the key benefits of Asana Yoga? “ Asana ” refers to certain yoga poses that engage your mind and body. Yoga has been around for centuries, and people swear by its therapeutic effects.

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Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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