Educators are some of the most big-hearted people i know
Underneath that deceivingly thick skin is a willingness to do whatever it takes to help their students every day to get what they need to thrive academically, socially & emotionally... Often at the cost of their own wellbeing.
I offer both year-long and short term programs with a double-edged approach:
First is with practices that support educator wellbeing, because happy, healthy educators build happy, healthy classes.
Second is with practices that teach educators how to share these practices with their students to support social, emotional and academic achievements in the classroom.
Programs can be mixed and matched to meet the various needs of your schools.
The details below offer some framework, however, I build programs with you each year to meet you, your educators and students where they are.
First is with practices that support educator wellbeing, because happy, healthy educators build happy, healthy classes.
Second is with practices that teach educators how to share these practices with their students to support social, emotional and academic achievements in the classroom.
Programs can be mixed and matched to meet the various needs of your schools.
The details below offer some framework, however, I build programs with you each year to meet you, your educators and students where they are.
COMPREHENSIVE YEAR-LONG PROGRAMS
ECM YEAR 1
KEY FOCUS exploration. Our first year together is all about simply experiencing the work with an open mind and a willingness to do something new and different. There is an emphasis on the principles of mindfulness, exploring and applying them to create a new approach to our lives and our classrooms.
ELEMENTS INCLUDE
ELEMENTS INCLUDE
- Monthly Educational Module
- Monthly Recorded Practices for Classrooms
- Weekly Guided Practice for Educators
- Monthly Self Growth & Care Exercises
- Monthly Group PLC for both Personal & Professional Development
- Monthly Live In Class Practice
- Educator Check Ins & Support
- Half Day Retreat Class
ECM Year 2
KEY FOCUS immersion. Applying the depth of knowledge and experience we acquired in year one into a more independent practice both in our lives and in the classroom. We explore the many practices and elements of mindfulness and how to utilize them to meet us where we are and take us where we want to go.
ELEMENTS INCLUDE
ELEMENTS INCLUDE
- Monthly Educational Module
- Monthly Recorded Practices for Classrooms
- Weekly Guided Practice for Educators
- Monthly Group PLC for both Personal & Professional Development
- Monthly Live In Class Practice
- Educator Check Ins & Support
- Half Day Retreat Class
Year 3 & Beyond
KEY FOCUS sustainability & independence. In year 3 and beyond we continue to offer years 1 & 2 programs to new educators while continuing with:
- Regular Monthly Practices (both in class & for educators)
- Educator Check Ins & Support
- Monthly PLC Groups
- Half Day Retreat Class
For Educators
When educators are given opportunity to deepen their own self awareness & self care they expand exponentially their capacity to support their students. These programs are educator specific, supportive wellbeing and personal development.
Half Day Mindfulness 'Retreat'
Five hours to settle, sit, breathe and move all while cultivating a mindful (kind and curious) attitude towards ourselves in this present moment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a mindfulness practice, deepen understand of what mindfulness means and in general take some time to attend to your own self.
8-WEEK MBSR FOR EDUCATORS
This program holds the essence of MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction), offered during the school year to support teachers in their personal exploration of mindfulness to support greater self care and stress reduction.
It includes:
(8) 1-hour sessions (held in the evening)
Guided recordings for daily practice
(1) 3-hour extended practice (held on a weekend between weeks 6 & 7)
Although this is held uniquely for educators, this programs is about being human and navigating the many challenges and joys of it.
This program is offered during the school year. Dates TBD
It includes:
(8) 1-hour sessions (held in the evening)
Guided recordings for daily practice
(1) 3-hour extended practice (held on a weekend between weeks 6 & 7)
Although this is held uniquely for educators, this programs is about being human and navigating the many challenges and joys of it.
This program is offered during the school year. Dates TBD
These programs, and others, are also offered openly to any interested educator
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
One-time classes to introduce or deepen exploration of mindfulness in school
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness
Building a Mindful Classroom
Self Awareness Who are you? What makes you come alive?How do you most authentically share yourself with your world?
Stress Reduction Deepening our understanding of what stress is, how we relate to it and how we can harness this knowledge to transform our experience of it.
Emotional Empowerment Raising our awareness of how the emotional body works and how to be empowered, rather than limited, by it.
Balance It's less about an easy ride and more about managing an ever-changing to-do list that reflects both our current conditions and our personal needs.
Community Intentionally being together to nourish an individual sense of belonging while building a stronger collective to achieve our mission of serving students.
Stress Reduction Deepening our understanding of what stress is, how we relate to it and how we can harness this knowledge to transform our experience of it.
Emotional Empowerment Raising our awareness of how the emotional body works and how to be empowered, rather than limited, by it.
Balance It's less about an easy ride and more about managing an ever-changing to-do list that reflects both our current conditions and our personal needs.
Community Intentionally being together to nourish an individual sense of belonging while building a stronger collective to achieve our mission of serving students.
Those who are committed to growing mindful schools should anticipate a 3-5 year investment - this allows educators and schools to move at a pace that matches their commitment and growth as well as receiving additional support which caters to specific needs both before and after the phases listed above.
Interested in learning more about how I can support you & your school community?
Let's start a conversation to get to know each other
Interested in learning more about how I can support you & your school community?
Let's start a conversation to get to know each other
My Background
I began working with schools in 2013 as a wellness initiative for both teachers and students. The services were centered around Yoga and healthy lifestyle tips. I quickly saw the value and potential that these services had in supporting schools in their social, emotional and academic goals. Because my yoga training was traditional in its nature with a strong emphasis on the mind-body connection, especially with regards to breath and meditation practices, I focused on the mindset that the practices created, rather than the practices alone. Accordingly, each year the curriculum I developed transitioned to a greater focus on mindfulness principles and practices. This has been reinforced through my work and training with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, which maintains a more neutral and inclusive approach to mindfulness.
My experience has been honed through trainings, self study, self practice and the commitment to listening to students, educators and administrators about their challenges and concerns. The curriculum I offer has been created through constant observation and adjustment to meet schools, students & educators where they are.
My experience has been honed through trainings, self study, self practice and the commitment to listening to students, educators and administrators about their challenges and concerns. The curriculum I offer has been created through constant observation and adjustment to meet schools, students & educators where they are.