Living Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 30

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dōTERRA ® Essential Oils in

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 ."
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 .”
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