Dave is a dad, husband, and middle school assistant principal in Lancaster, PA (Solanco School District). He was a physical education teacher and coach for ten years before his current role, and he has a passion for helping others understand the power of positive affirmations. Since his children were born, Dave has made it a habit to purposefully speak positive messages and power phrases to them nightly. He believes in the idea of "positive brainwashing" and still uses personal affirmations daily with himself. His twin boys, Brooks and Keegan, are now seven, and his daughter, Everly, is five. Dave has been married for eleven years to his wife, Amy, and has shared his ideas as a guest on several national podcasts. Dave was also a speaker at TEDxLancaster2018 with his talk titled "It's Not Just What You Say...."

Laurie Scherer is the School Services Coordinator at the Highmark Caring Place, a center for grieving children, adolescents, and their families. Laurie is a K-12 certified school counselor and had worked as a secondary Pennsylvania school counselor since 2005. She was a volunteer for over five years at the Caring Place before joining the staff in January, 2018.

The Caring Place in Lemoyne, PA provides peer support groups for children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. The program is offered at no cost.

This workshop will be a discussion about what grief is and what to do when students experience it. It will also help students learn ways to support peers who are grieving, with events such as Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Students will identify common feelings and supports as well as become aware of the services the Highmark Caring Place has to offer.

Ms. Yeiser is Principal at Pleasant View Elementary School, and a yogi at heart, having first taken up the practice in 2014. Not only does Yoga strengthen the body, but it empowers the mind. Ms. Yeiser has taught yoga to students in the school setting, as well as leading AAU Basketball training and practice. Additionally, Ms. Yeiser brought her love of performing and teaching yoga to the country of Uganda where she lead yoga sessions for students in the Ugandan school system and sessions for the staff volunteering within the schools.

Lori Albright, CRNP, PMHNP-BC is the nurse practitioner for Footprints to Recovery in Wayne, PA. Footprints to Recovery is an outpatient substance abuse program specializing in the treatment of substance use disorder, trauma, grief & loss, and relapse prevention. Nearly everyone today in the US has firsthand experience with someone, whether it is themselves, a loved one or a friend who has suffered from substance use disorder. While the program only treats adults, the majority of our clients are 18 – 25 years old. Lori medically manages the client’s psychiatric disorders, offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorders, and coordinates with the treatment team which is comprised of trauma and grief & loss therapists.

Brigid Spollen, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing care at Footprints to Recovery in Wayne, PA. As part of her duties at Footprints to Recovery, Brigid facilitates group counseling sessions, conducts initial evaluations, and provides individual counseling sessions. Because everyone comes with their own unique experience and journey, treatment is not “one size fits all.” A multi-dimensional criteria tool is used during the initial evaluation process to match each person with the most effective interventions and support. Brigid has a special interest in working with grief and loss, and family issues and dynamics. Group topics at Footprints to Recovery include these areas, as well as others: Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Relapse Prevention, Stress Management, Trauma Processing, etc. Brigid additionally volunteers at a local agency with children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Brigid is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which helps individuals reprocess significant/traumatic life experiences and develop more adaptive coping skills.

The workshop will be about defining trauma, the common coping with substance abuse and other maladaptive behaviors, healthy alternatives, and treatment options. Students will also learn about symptoms of substance abuse and resources to identify treatment options. The hope is that there can be open discussion and dialog prompting questions and curiosity.

The Daily Grind ..... How to Stay Mentally Strong.

SAFE or OUT? YES or NO? RIGHT from WRONG?

STRESSED or FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real)?

Whether I’m on the softball field working as a professional umpire, or coaching the Red Lion Varsity Softball team or simply being a person trying to get through life - it takes a positive attitude and just as important you must be Mentally Strong. My name is Steve Gould and I am hoping you give me the opportunity to share with you how to positively get through the DAILY GRIND - the good and the not so good. We all have had our own experiences with tough days.

ASK YOURSELF THIS:

Do I give a crap or not?

Do I react or pro-act to tough day?

Am I mentally prepared for or am I surprised by a tough day?

Is it a big deal or something I know how to properly deal with and can move on from?

I have been in the medical field for 20 plus years, I currently co-own Diamond Umpire Academy, while being a Professional Umpire within the National Professional Fast Pitch league. I also umpire within the NCAA - those conferences include SEC, B10 and ACC. So tough days, tough calls and sometimes not so ’friendly‘ people is something I deal with everyday in front of MILLIONS of people on the TV while at my job!

I look forward to meeting and discussing being Mentally Strong so that we can together overcome and move on from our own tough days.

How often do you get a compliment or praise? How do you respond? Do you find yourself doubting your abilities and value? If so, please join us as we talk about how accept ourselves and receive compliments.

Presented by Brandy Shealer, LCSW, School Social Worker and Stacy Strausbaugh, LSW, School Social Worker

Brandy Shealer is a licensed clinical social worker and certified home and school visitor. She has twenty-years of experience working with children, youth, and families. Since 2008, she has been employed within various academic settings including alternative education and center-based emotional support.

Stacy Strausbaugh is a licensed social worker. She has over ten years experience in behavioral health rehabilitation services. Since 2010 she has worked in different academic settings providing support to children, youth, and their families.

Abby Gold is an elementary principal at North Hopewell-Winterstown. She has worked in the Red Lion Area School District for 27 years. Her workshop will focus on the power of self-belief. After tragically losing her son she wants to spread the message to young adults about the value of talking and reaching out for help.

I am a United States Marine Corps veteran who holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. I currently work in the mental health field and in 2018 I transitioned our family farm into a non-profit to support the physical and mental health of local veterans. As the founder and director of Glenn Hope Care Farm, my goal was to bridge the gap between health care and natural healing environments. We embrace “Green Care” philosophies on the farm, which is a term that is used to describe psychological, educational and physical interventions that involve using plants, animals and a nature environment to heal the human mind, body and spirit. At the same time that I found Glenn Hope Care Farm, I concurrently founded Glenn Hope Agricare which is our for-profit entity that focuses on farming operations and production. Being a small business owner isn’t always easy, but it was necessary in order to bring something to the community that we needed but did not yet exist.

Joe Battista is a professional speaker, author, and owner of Pragmatic Passion LLC Consulting. His first book The Power of Pragmatic Passion was released in September of 2018. He is the Vice President and an Executive Coach for the National Athletic and Professional Success Academy.

In 19 seasons as the head coach of Penn State Ice Hockey, his teams won 512 games and six ACHA national championships. Battista helped secure the largest gift in Penn State history ($88 million) from Terry and Kim Pegula in 2010 to establish NCAA hockey teams and construct the Pegula Ice Arena. He was named Associate Athletic Director to oversee the project.

The American Hockey Coaches Association named Joe the 2014 winner of the prestigious “Lou Lamoriello Award” for his career contributions to college hockey. Joe was also a Vice President of the Buffalo Sabres and the Director of Amateur Hockey for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He is a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

Joe is a 1983 graduate of Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and he resides in State College, PA with his wife Heidi and they have 3 children, Brianna (27), Jon (25), and Ryan (19).

Pragmatic Passion: Dream Big. Keep it Real. Get it Done!

Passion is a difference maker and people living the most joyful, fulfilling, and successful lives have it. But passion alone is not enough. Passion is necessary, but not sufficient, to be truly successful. By learning about Pragmatic Passions 7 Core Principles you will have a practical, common sense, blueprint for achieving success in your personal and professional lives. This high energy, interactive keynote will help you to bring your passion to all aspects of your life!

Hello, my name is SFC Mike Schriefer and I am a member of the PA Army National Guard. I am from Cross Roads, PA and am a 1999 graduate of Kennard Dale High School. I have been a member of the United States Armed Forces since 1999. During my 20 years of military service I have completed thousands of hours in training and earned my Bachelors of Arts in American History. My background is in communications, supply and logistics, Hazardous Materials Response, Business Process Improvement, Suicide Prevention, and Resiliency Training. I look forward to speaking with you and sharing my experiences.

Mac Jones is an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, community activist, father, and grandfather. Having served on over 70 boards and committees in the Greater York and Central Pennsylvania communities, Mac is committed to improving people's lives through sharing his life experiences.

Mac will share his life experiences in a presentation entitled: Thoughts I Consider Important For Living a Successful, Meaningful, Happy, and Rewarding Life.

Mike Nelson is a Minister, Author and Speaker. Mike Nelson travels the country speaking at School Assemblies, Colleges and Universities.

Mike's dynamic style can be described as a breath of fresh air.

Mike takes difficult concepts and makes them relatable to his audience. Mike is the founder of Mike Nelson LLC. Mike Nelson LLC is an educational consultant company that aims to help schools with programming that helps to close the achievement gap. Mike lives by the motto that states “success can be found in the word lifestyle, life is what is given to you at birth and style is what you make out of it”

Dr. Ayala has been an English teacher at Red Lion Area Senior High School for 16 years. She teaches English 2 CP (tenth grade) and AP Literature and Composition (twelfth grade). Her educational background includes degrees from Millersville University, Penn State-York, and Immaculata University. Her favorite part of teaching is interacting with students on a daily basis. She has a passion for literature and is enthusiastic about sharing her joy with her students. She also directs and choreographs Red Lion’s Musical where she gets to tap into her creative side and continue her passion for dance. Dr. Ayala has a husband who teaches Spanish at York Tech, a daughter who is a senior studying Biology at York College, and another daughter who is in second grade, loves unicorns, and enjoys making slime. In her free time, Dr. Ayala loves to run, do her nails, eat chocolate, watch dance shows, practice restorative yoga, and READ, READ, READ!

Session Description:

Title: Benefits of Guided Meditation

Guided meditation is a way to allow people who are interested in experimenting with meditation an easy and safe way to get started. Guided meditation allows for elimination of distractions, and it gives participants a way to experience the benefits of meditation with the help of a guided practice. Participants will learn about the benefits of guided meditation including increased focus, relaxation, increased amounts of energy, and self control. The session will explore various types of guided meditation including body scanning. Attendees will participate in a brief guided meditation session, and they will walk away with a list of apps and sites they can use to continue their guided meditation practice.

Chad Myers is the Director of Development for the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and works to raise funds to support UPMC Memorial and a variety of needs throughout the UPMC Pinnacle health system.

A 1997 graduate of Red Lion Area Senior High School, Chad entered West Chester University as a Spanish Education major and member of the men's varsity soccer team. After his sophomore year, Chad made the decision to leave school and move back home to York. Without a college degree, Chad started working full time in the banking industry, and through a series of chance meetings and choices ended up in the nonprofit field. Eventually this led to a career in fundraising and community development, where Chad realized his true passion for serving his hometown.

Chad's workshop will focus on how life decisions can affect your personal and professional trajectory, and finding motivation through others believing in you.

Help reduce your test anxiety

Do you find it difficult sitting in a classroom taking quizzes and tests? Do you get overwhelmed when it’s time to take an exam? With so much depending on test results, it’s no wonder that you might become anxious when it comes to testing.

You can master test anxiety and improve performance on exams by following a simple plan: develop good study habits, use effective techniques to memorize content, take steps to reduce test anxiety, and take advantage of smart strategies when taking the test.

This session will not only help to improve your grades, but also help to improve your confidence within the classroom and on standardized tests.

Pam Scott has been a school counselor at Red Lion Area Senior High School since 2005. Prior to Red Lion, Mrs. Scott was a business education teacher. This is her twenty-seventh year in education.

Nicole Persing is currently a school psychologist at Red Lion Area Senior High School and North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary School. She has provided psychological services to the Red Lion Area School District since 2010.

Lottie Smith has been a school counselor at Red Lion Area Senior High School since 2013. In addition to being certified as a K-12 School Counselor, she is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W) with experience in providing mental health services to children, adolescents and families.

The quiet room is an opportunity for students to pause from their busy daily routines. Students will be encouraged to slow down and limit electronics which will allow for a meaningful time of self reflection. Through numerous fun and enjoyable quiet time activities and games, students will be given a chance to rest, decompress, and rejuvenate themselves. In addition, students will have access to counselor support. The quiet room will promote a calming and peaceful experience for students.

Matthew Castillo is the owner of the Matthew Castillo Insurance Agency, a Horace Mann Insurance Company, located in the borough of North York, in York County, Pennsylvania. For over ten years he has served various communities in financial education and financial literacy. He has held multiple insurance licenses since 2007 to help his clients properly protect their assets as well as increase their overall net worth. Matthew moved to York county in 2015 with his wife Vanessa and son Elijah. In 2016 he began purchasing real estate as an investment strategy and currently owns multiple properties throughout the county. He is also the owner of Inheritance Consulting LLC, a property management consulting business. In 2017 Matthew was ordained and is the pastor and founder of Believers in Christ Church of the Living God, also located in North York borough. He is an instructor of the Berean School of Ministry in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also sits on the board of directors for multiple organizations and is in the early stages of establishing Believers in Christ Academy, a non profit Christian academy that will offer education for elementary to middle school grades, as well as trades, and certifications for all ages from youth to adult. Matthew has a philosophy of long-term investing and building multiple streams of income and will offer strategies for how to get started early in preparing for your future.

Dan is a York native who returned home to start a family after living all over the country for 20 years. He is currently building a horse-friendly facility that can be used by veterans for alternative therapies. He served as a U.S. Marine in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and is currently a candidate for York County Clerk of Courts.

Topic:

Rebel With A Cause. We'll discuss how to utilize risk-taking behavior to your benefit. I was labeled as a risk taker at a young age and spent years trying to fight every system from the outside. I'm still a work in progress but I'll be discussing the pros and cons of being willing to take risks in all aspects of life. When we accept our predispositions and acknowledge who we are at our core, it can be incredibly powerful. We will have loose parameters during the discussion and my role will be to facilitate an open dialogue among the group members.

Katie has been a resident of York County for most of her life, graduating from Dallastown High School in 2005. Growing up in a family that raised and trained horses , Katie developed a passion for the animals and the impact they can have on the people around them. She first pursued a career in training and teaching but has since added Equine Specialist in Equine Assisted Therapy to her resume. Katie and her family are currently working on starting a Veterans Wellness Center to offer various services to the Veterans of York County, including different alternative therapy options. Through sharing her story, Katie hopes to open up discussion on the topic of living “outside the box”.

Dr. Nichole Bischof is currently the school psychologist for Larry J. Macaluso and Pleasant View Elementary Schools. Dr. Bischof has provided psychological services to the Red Lion Area School District since 2000. Dr. Bischof appreciates the relationships she has built in the Red Lion community and loves being able to work with students and their families to enhance their academic and personal success. Outside of school, Dr. Bischof enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.

Feeling Stressed? You are NOT alone!

This session focuses on students and stress management. We will discuss sources of stress, how stress affects your mind and body, and strategies to help you manage the stress in your life!

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Rich has lived in York County with his wife and two children since 1993. His oldest daughter was first diagnosed as bipolar at the age of 12 in 1998. After her first attempt at suicide 2002 this diagnosis was changed to borderline personality disorder. As a result of his experiences with mental health professionals in York County, Rich believes health care organizations and county officials remain indifferent to the lack of qualified mental health services in this community and has said so publicly in community forums and newspaper editorials.

The focus of this seminar is leadership at the personal, individual level. The stark reality and undeniable truth of the relationship between personal leadership and personal well-being is clearly illustrated time and again throughout this seminar. A single core belief is the base upon which this seminar rests. Simply stated, that belief is, “You are not the most powerful person in the world, but you are the most powerful person in your world!” Throughout this seminar, participants are challenged to consider the degree to which they currently engage in active personal leadership, and how they can enhance and expand their active personal leadership.

Mike McGough was a teacher, coach, principal and assistant superintendent in the public schools of Pennsylvania for more than 30 years. In addition to his years in public education, he was a professor of education at York College of Pennsylvania. During his fourteen years at York College, he served as an associate professor, division director, program coordinator, and the chair of the Education Department. He retired in 2015.

Since 1976, he has served as a Licensed Guide with the National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park, where he has earned the rank of guide emeritus. Dr. McGough is the author of several books, numerous articles, and a number of long-running newspaper columns. He has developed and currently presents a series of seminars and keynotes focused on organizational and personal leadership, team processes, and enhancing workplace environments.

Dan Hoff has spent 34 years committed to public safety, having served his community as a volunteer and holding various leadership positions within the volunteer company, including the position of fire chief. He currently serves as Fire Chief of York Area United Fire and Rescue, a combination paid/volunteer department serving 54,000 residents and covering 39 square miles that comprise Springettsbury, Spring Garden, and Manchester Townships. With a passion for service and education, he continues to teach fire science and fire operations at the local, state and national level. Dan earned a BA in Secondary Education from Shepherd College, as well as Master’s Degrees in Executive Fire Service Leadership and Public Administration from Grand Canyon University and he is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.

Curvin Wolfgang has been in Emergency Services for over 30 years, starting out as a volunteer Junior Firefighter at the age of 14. At 16, he received his EMT certification and began volunteering with the local ambulance service. After serving in many roles in the volunteer fire and EMS services, he decided to leave the private sector to pursue his passion and began his career service as a firefighter with Manchester Township Department of Fire Services, now York Area United Fire and Rescue. Curvin currently serves as a Captain with York Area United Fire and Rescue, which responds to over 3,500 incidents annually and serves the York Metro and surrounding areas. Curvin is also a certified Fire and Rescue Instructor, delivering programs throughout the state, specializing in Technical and Heavy Vehicle Rescue. Curvin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and is a current Executive Fire Officer student at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Zane Gizzi serves as a Major Gift Officer for the Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, working with donors to match their passion to make a difference with the need for cutting-edge medical research, innovative patient care and the 21^st century training of future physicians. He has spent more than 25 years in various administrative roles in the field of Advancement at institutions including Elizabethtown College, Lancaster Catholic High School, Alvernia University, and York College, with expertise in annual giving, major, capital campaigns and planned giving. He spent the first decade of his career working in College Admissions at Xavier University (OH) and Westminster College (PA).

Mr. Gizzi is a sought-after motivational speaker and has presented at professional and leadership conferences on the state, regional, and national levels. He earned a BA (magna cum laude) and M.Ed. from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA.

Ohhhh, the places you have gone!?!? - Dr. Seuss wrote a book, Oh, the Places You Will Go. But what about the places you HAVE gone? We are in a fast-paced, social media driven world. EVERYTHING we do online (via websites or apps on our phone) is tracked. It’s called your digital footprint. Learn how you can be sure that the things you do online today don’t come back to stomp out your plans in the future.

Tim and Samantha Smith are Red Lion graduates and both currently provide leadership to the District in the area of technology. Tim is the Supervisor of Instructional Practice & Technology Integration; Samantha is the Technology Integration Coach.

Kevin Schreiber is the President & CEO of the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA.) Prior to joining the YCEA, Kevin served two terms as state representative for the 95^th Legislative District in York County. He and his wife are residents of the city of York along with their Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Penny Lane.

Kevin earned his Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from York College and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from Penn State University.

Prior to serving as State Representative, Kevin worked for the City of York. While serving as Community and Economic Development Director for the city, Kevin oversaw an annual budget of over $6 million, and assisted in over $150 million in economic and community development advances.

With his background in Economic Development, Kevin’s appointment as President & CEO of the YCEA was a natural career change. His priorities as President & CEO of the York County Economic Alliance include leading the organization to become the Chief Advocate across York County for economic growth and development, to create a prosperous York County.

Kevin is proud to helm the team at the YCEA, where We Make Things Happen.

Mental Health First Aid

Kate Diorio is the Director of Pupil Services for the Red Lion Area School District and believes how someone makes other people feel about themselves is how reputations are built. Mental Health First Aid will give tips on how to assist another person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or a mental health crisis.

Rick Eisenhart was born and raised in York, PA. He is a graduate of Dallastown High School. Rick is the father of 3 children. Rick will be speaking with his son, Sefton Eisenhart. Sefton is a graduate of York Suburban and Temple University. Sefton Eisenhart is a marketing writer living in Philadelphia. Sefton will share what he wished someone would have told him prior to his involvement with alcohol.

This spring will be Kevin Lawrence’s 5^th in the Lions dugout as Red Lion’s Head Baseball coach. This school year marks his 26^th year as a coach and a professional educator. Lawrence entered the classroom after career stops in President Clinton’s White House and on Wall Street; he has been teaching professionally in the classroom for 15 years but he has been teaching on the court and on the fields for more than two and a half decades.

In this interactive, Q&A based session, Kevin will combine his experiences working with elite professionals in both government and politics and finance and business, with his experiences in coaching and teaching. Having coached from NCAA level players to tee-ball and working with elementary school students to presidential appointees, Lawrence brings unique perspectives to the mental health discussion, perhaps most importantly – his own. An admitted suicide survivor who has spoken and written publicly about his own mental health struggles, Kevin is outspoken about his belief that the first step in addressing mental illness is talking about it. Kevin will openly share his struggles and diagnoses, including major depressive disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD and OCD with students as they work together to dismantle the stigma that remains attached to mental illness.

Kimberly Stratton has been the Executive Director of Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties since 2008. Over the past 20 years, she developed an interest in meditation and mindfulness while in college and while working in the mental field. In 2015, Kimberly began training with Mindful Schools, a non-profit organization based out of California. In 2018, she completed her 300 hour year-long certification program & teaching practicum. Over the past 3 years, she has taught mindfulness in classrooms using the Mindful Schools’ curriculum; she has also trained educators and other members of the York community in mindfulness practice.

Session Title: Mindfulness and Emotions

This session’s main focus will be on Mindfulness and Emotions, and it will also include a basic introduction to what mindfulness is and its benefits. Formal and informal methods to develop this skill will be offered. A 10-15 minute guided mindfulness practice will be shared to allow for an experiential understanding of what it feels like to mindfully pay attention to our moment-to-moment experiences.

Greg Bianco, Chief Visionary Officer of True Advisory Group, became a foster father of five beautiful young children who have become the light of his life…while simultaneously leading several, highly successful entrepreneurial endeavors in the financial services industry.

As a successful advisor, business coach, and thought leader, Greg has seen one-size-fits-all advisors miss savings and growth opportunities for clients who have sought him out.

He and his team specialize in bringing transformational results to life for individuals and business owners through compassionate consulting that empowers them to achieve higher profitability and prosperity.

He is the author of the forthcoming book: The Entrepreneurs’ Greatfullness Project: A 5-Step Christ-Centered System to Lead Your Team to Victory.

Dan Mickle is a Graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with a M.S. in Sports Psychology. Currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Learning Technology and Media Systems. Mickle is the founder of Soul Performance Academy, which focuses on performance psychology consulting. Mickle holds certifications as a Certified Mental Coach (CMC), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Practitioner, Certified Life Coach and is an Associate with the American Psychological Association (APA). Dan is a regular lecturer at various volleyball, sports, and corporate conferences across the nation on coaching, performance psychology, and mental training topics. Dan resides in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Teri, daughters Morgan and Lily, and son, JD.

Madeline has a PhD in Rhetoric and Communication from Syracuse University and certifications in CrossFit, USA Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and Sports Nutrition. She has worked for 20 years as a college professor, and has spent the last 8 years also working as a fitness and weightlifting coach. She has published academic research as well as poetry, and has coached nationally-ranked youth weightlifters. Her passion is for helping others discover and love their personal strengths, whether those strengths are physical, intellectual, or emotional. Her own journey as a writer and as an athlete allows her a unique perspective on our cultural notions of body image, health, and personal success — and help her help others push back when external expectations create roadblocks.

Jen Rebert is a school counselor at Red Lion Area Senior High School.

Self-Care: Building connections through a fitness community

Let’s discuss how to strengthen our mental and physical health through group workouts. This session will cover:

1. The mental health benefits of building relationships and building physical strength.

2. Brainstorming how to start your own (or join a) fitness community.

3. Basic movements needed for workouts.

Christian Zellers graduated from Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1996. Upon graduation, Christian attended Penn State University with a major in Finance. Once receiving his Bachelor of Science in Finance, Christian pursued a career in financial services. He started working for Wells Fargo Financial as a Senior Credit Manager. Wells Fargo Financial was a consumer discount company that focused on helping customers with less than perfect credit. He helped many customers build or rebuild their credit as Wells Fargo Financial was their lender of last resort. Several years later, Christian continued his career with Northwest Bank as Branch Manager. Northwest Bank is a regional bank that helped customers with average to good credit with competitive loan rates. During this time, Christian also achieved getting his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Lebanon Valley College. Fast forward a few years ahead, Christian took another career opportunity at a local credit union with Members 1^st FCU as Branch Manager, a position that he holds today. With over 20 years financial services experience, Christian prides himself by helping people achieve their financial goals.

I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1995. This is where I met my husband, Rick, who is also a nurse. I worked in the ICU and step down units for 7 years and then in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for 11 years at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. I have been working in the Red Lion Area School District for the last 6 years as a school nurse. I received my Teaching Certificate as a Certified School Nurse in 2016. I have 3 children: Ricky, a Senior at Red Lion Area Senior High School, Nenea, a 7th grader at Red Lion Area Junior High School, and Neilani, a 6th grader at North Hopewell Winterstown.

I will be doing a presentation on the risks of e-cigarettes entitled: Know the Risks: A Youth Guide to E-cigarettes (CDC, 2019). We will be discussing:

• what e-cigarettes are.
• why they are dangerous to your health.
• factors that lead to e-cigarette use in the first place.
• what you can do to avoid all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and how you can get involved to help others do the same.