Living Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 16

- TERRA® Essential Oils in do the Classroom Whether at a public school or homeschool, essential oils can have numerous benefits for kids as well as teachers. Jessa Johnson is a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate and a mother of two. Both of her boys have been attending the Castle Rock Christian Academy in Colorado since 2012. In 2014, shortly after joining dōTERRA, Jessa donated “clean hands spray” and diffusers with a bottle of dōTERRA On Guard® to every classroom and teacher. After noticing positive results, a majority of the classrooms at Castle Rock are now diffusing essential oils daily. One of the main differences they’ve noticed is the reduced number of absences for students and teachers. Out of 19 teachers, less than 14 leave days were used during the 2015/2016 schoolyear—less than half the days used in prior years. The school also took a non-toxic cleaning route with products that are safe for both kids and faculty members. They use dōTERRA On Guard® Foaming Hand Wash in preschool bathrooms and dōTERRA On Guard Cleaner Concentrate to clean tables and desks. Principal Torrence Jackson says, "Principals all over America know that safety is a number one concern in our schools. Thanks to the help of dōTERRA, our students can successfully learn in an environment that is pro-active about health and wellness." Most of the faculty members personally use dōTERRA essential oils at home. “I’ve seen such an incredible change in my own family's immunity, focus, and overall health,” says Jess Johnson. And Principal Jackson adds, “It is not an easy feat keeping up with the next generation of leaders! I am thankful to have a restful night’s sleep with dōTERRA Lavender oil." 16 / FALL 2016 LIVING MAGAZINE Jenni Smith, the Preschool Director, was introduced to dōTERRA over two years ago. After using dōTERRA On Guard in her home, Jenni became a believer. She has been instrumental in introducing oils to the school. Because of her trust in the products at home, it was easy to implement them at school. She says, “One parent said after touring the school that it sealed the deal for her when she saw the dōTERRA diffuser!” Shelly Martinez, preschool teacher and parent, uses dōTERRA On Guard and Wild Orange in her classroom every day to cleanse the air of "unpredictable" smells. She feels it also helps the kids stay focused. Stacie Groves, third grade teacher and mom, diffuses Lime and dōTERRA On Guard daily in her classroom. “I let the kids take turns picking out oils and putting them in the diffuser themselves. They love it and ask for it daily.” Best Essential Oils for Classrooms Cleansing: dōTERRA On Guard Protective Blend, and Purify Concentration and Focus: Rosemary, Peppermint Energizing: Calming: Wild Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit Lavender, Spikenard, Bergamot doterra.com / 17