The California Association of School Health Educators (CASHE) was founded in the late 1970s by Mr. Ric Loya, the Father of Health Education in California. Other founding fathers include the late Mr. Mike Smith and Mr. Mike Whitington. Ric Loya, and CASHE, is continuously dedicated to kids, teachers and community service, which will help the youth of America live healthier lives. Ric spearheaded numerous programs related to Health Education throughout schools in California and the nation. His leadership, dedication and genuine love of people have made CASHE the respected organization it is today. His statewide and national reputation to promote health education advocacy serves as a driving force for the CASHE Executive board.

The CASHE motto For Today, Health Education is the Cure is realized by a strong sense of commitment for youth of all ages. CASHE lobbies for state and national laws to better prepare children today to live healthier lives in the future. This goal is met by:

¤ The CASHE Annual conference

¤ Sponsorship and support of numerous state and national conferences

¤ Workshops, meetings, newsletter publications and numerous volunteer
activities by the board and CASHE membership

¤ Lobbying and political activism for health issues on youth

¤ Networking with health educators in California and throughout the nation

What is CASHE? A professional organization that

¤ is designed for the professional advancement of the teaching of
health education.

¤ helps forward and maintain a health education program that
is essential in the preparation for health educators.

¤ opens channels of communication among health teachers,
administrators, school boards and their respective communities

¤ makes recommendations to districts in support of quality
education programs and health education teachers

Who may join?

Membership is open to health teachers, interested persons and health related organizations

Click Here to join CASHE (Open CASHE folder)

Ric Loya, The Father of CASHE Circa 1960s