Find qualified outside service providers to deliver mindfulness programs in your school.
What is a Certified Instructor?
A certified instructor has undergone a minimum of 300 hrs of training in our Mindful Teacher Year-Long Certification Program and has had their teaching evaluated by Mindful Schools. Certified Instructors have made a significant commitment to the theory and practice of mindfulness in education.
How Do I Use This Directory?
The first way to use the Directory is to search for instructors in your region. You can also search by age ranges worked with (e.g. K5) and specializations (e.g. autism). Reading instructor biographies will give you an even better sense of who is the best fit for you.
Note: We do not conduct criminal or personal background checks on Certified Instructors. This is the responsibility of the schools or agencies hiring them for services (the vast majority of schools and youth service agencies are already mandated to do background checks on all employees and contractors by law). Mindful Schools is not liable or responsible for any actions of the Certified Instructors listed here. This directory is meant to be a resource for those seeking mindfulness services for youth populations. If you choose to use the directory, you do so at your own risk.
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Maria Achtemichuk-King
Mindfulness Educator
Sylvan Lake Alberta CanadahomeMaria has been practicing mindfulness since 2010 and began teaching mindfulness to children in 2011 and adults in 2012. In addition to in-school mindfulness programs, she…
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J. Robin Albertson-Wren
Classroom Teacher and Mindfulness Instructor
St. Anne’s-Belfield School and Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia
Charlottesville VA USAhomeJ. Robin Albertson-Wren has been teaching elementary age children for over 20 years in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is a classroom teacher, workshop leader, author and…
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Devra Allen
School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Colorado Springs School District 11
Colorado Springs CO USAhomeDevra began her professional career working with youth in a residential treatment facility over 20 years ago. She has worked within the foster care community as a home…
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Doug Allen
Mindfulness Educator and Consultant
Edmonton Alberta CanadahomeDoug is a retired teacher, school leader, and member of the Mindful Schools network of educators. He has recently retired from his position of School Principal in Edmonton,…
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Luisa Alvizu
Mindfulness Meditation Instructor
McLean VA USAhomeLuisa F. Alvizu was trained as a medical doctor with a specialization in Dermatology. She developed an early interest in how the medical issues of her patients related to…
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Melissa Ambrose
Wellness Counselor
Oceana High School
Pacifica CA USAhomeMelissa Ambrose, LCSW/PPS, is the wellness counselor at Oceana High School, an alternative public high school in northern San Mateo County. Oceana is committed to developing…
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Sally Arnold
Mindfulness Educator
Mindful Compass
Sonora CA USAhomeSally Arnold has been teaching in the holistic health field for over 20 years. She has taught childbirth, parenting, and foster/adoption classes. Her passion is bringing…
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Stephanie Nyingje Aruta
Mindfulness Educator/ Yoga Teacher/ Health & Wellness Life Coach/ Co-Founder
Four Friends Energy Arts
New York NY USAhomeProvincetown MA USAhomeNyingje is a healthcare educator supporting and working with youth and adults for over 25 years. She is a Mindful Schools mentor and a graduate of the Mindful Schools Yearlong…
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Judy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Durango CO USAhomeJudy Austin is a child and adolescent therapist, teacher, and curriculum designer specializing in mindfulness, compassion, social justice, and movement. She teaches at Fort…
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Kerri Bacall
Registered Nurse, Mindfulness Director and Practitioner
Springfield Holistic Wellness, LLC
Springfield NJ USAhomeKerri Bacall is a Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey. In addition to working as a nurse in the Cranford District, she also co-owns and operates Springfield Holistic…
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Sandee Bandettini
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mission Viejo CA USAhomeSandee Bandettini, MS, MFT has been working with children and families for more than 20 years. In teaching mindfulness, she brings her varied experience as a child therapist…
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Jill Barbosa-Gonzales
Classroom Teacher
Hayward CA USAhomeJill Barbosa-Gonzales is National Board Certified Teacher in Health Education with over 25 years of experience teaching in Bay Area schools. She credits Mindful Schools and…
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Marina Barnes
Tutoring Center Coordinator
Saratoga High School
Saratoga CA USAhomeMarina’s journey of mindfulness began when she became a student and practitioner of Nonviolent Communication in 2007. She slowly incorporated yoga, then mindfulness…
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Neena Barreto
Mindfulness Educator
New Haven Unified School District
Union City CA USAhomeNeena Barreto comes to this work with over 16 years as a classroom teacher in public elementary schools and a degree in English from Saint Mary’s College. She started…
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Gleason Bauer
Producing Artistic Director – Performing Arts Department Head
Marlborough School
Los Angeles CA USAhomeGleason was introduced to contemplative practices when she began her MFA training in Contemporary Performance at Naropa University in 2005. Inspired by a lineage of…
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Suzy Becker
Mindfulness Educator
The Peck School
Morristown NJ USAhomeSuzy Becker is a long-time practitioner of mindfulness and an enthusiastic life-long learner. A mother, grandmother, teacher, and avid world-traveler, Suzy brings a lifetime…
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Margo Benedetto
Teacher, Mindfulness Instructor
Centralia School District
Olympia WA USAhomeMargo Benedetto has been a public educator for over 25 years, teaching secondary English, Theater Arts and Spanish. She began sharing mindfulness with her high school students…
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Melissa Berg-Baker
Mindfulness Educator
Plano TX USAhomeMelissa has practiced mindfulness for more than 10 years and is living proof that understanding how to work with the mind and the body reduces a person’s anxiety and…
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Richard Berger
Certified Adult and Child Mindfulness Teacher
Seattle WA USAhomeRichard Berger is a retired Medical School Professor from the University of Washington. He now teaches mindfulness in public and private schools, at the Center for Child and…
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Linette Bixby
Mindful Educator
Mindful Paths, LCC
Lake Forest Park WA USAhomeLinette Bixby is a graduate of Whitman College (1996) and is Washington State Certified Teacher She has worked with kids and their families for over 20 years in many…
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Diane Bloch
English Learner Specialist
Pájaro Valley Unified School District
Santa Cruz/Watsonville CA USAhomeDiane Bloch has been a bilingual educator for over two decades, as a classroom teacher, a mentor for beginning teachers, and a reading specialist; she currently works as an…
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Janine Bloomfield
Mercer Island WA USAhomeJanine Bloomfield has been practicing mindfulness and awareness meditation for more than 15 years. She has found it to be of great benefit for stress and anxiety reduction as…
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Nick Boyiatzis
Professional School Counselor
NYC, DOE Bronxdale High School
Bronx NY USAhomeNick is a Professional School Counselor with the New York City, Department of Education and is passionate about bringing mindfulness practices to his students and staff at…
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Lynne Brazg
Parent Coach
Community of Mindful Parents
Seattle WA USAhomeLynne Brazg, M.Ed (Counseling) has retired from school counseling and is a parent educator and coach. She has over 18 years of experience working with children and parents…
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Susi Brennan
Teacher Support
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco CA USAhomeSusi has been a public school teacher for 20 years. From 2002-2014 she taught grades 4-8 and special education at San Francisco Community School, an alternative public school…
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Debbie Brevard
Assistant Director of Vocational Rehab/Job Coach/Horticultural Specialist
Center for Living and Learning
Franklin TN USAhomeDebbie is dedicated to the service of others and has a deep desire to see people grow, increase awareness, and reach their highest potential. She thrives in an organized work…
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Monica Brillig
Classroom Teacher
Salem OR USAhomeMonica is an experienced classroom teacher in public school and has been including mindfulness instruction with her students for the past three years. With a Master’s degree…
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Julie Brody
Mindfulness Educator
Atherton CA USAhomeBSN, MAWS (Master’s Degree in Women’s Spirituality), Certified Yoga Instructor
…
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d. jylani ma’at brown
Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement Instructor
the practice peace project
Oakland CA USAhomeLos Angeles CA USAhomeAs a veteran educator, jylani ma’at, brings years of experience working within public, private, and independent schools. She is extremely deliberate about integrating diverse,…
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Mary Brown
Mindfulness Teacher
Mind and Body Wellness
Whitman MA USAhomePracticing mindfulness has been life-changing for me. I was brought to Mindfulness after suffering from chronic stress and experiencing personal and family health issues. It…
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W. Alan Brown
Administrator, Mindfulness Educator, Coach, & Consultant
Grace Church School
New York NY USAhomeAlan Brown is a Dean at Grace Church School in New York City, where he also leads the 9th-12th grade mindfulness program as well as the parent mindfulness program. Alan…
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Gary Buck
Post Doc Intern
The Child Therapy Institute
San Rafael CA USAhomePetaluma CA USAhomeGary Buck has a PhD in Psychology from Meridian University and is currently a post-doc intern at The Child Therapy Institute in both San Rafael and Petaluma, CA where he uses…
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Karen Bullard
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Karbma Yoga
Seattle WA USAhomeKaren Bullard (aka Karb) has been practicing yoga for over 17 years and has had a daily mindfulness practice for the last 6. As well as the year-long certification via Mindful…
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Kathleen Callaghan
Speech-Language Pathologist
Portland OR USAhomeKathleen is a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children and adolescents between the ages of 2-18, both in a private clinic and in a school-setting. Kathleen is…
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Shauna Callahan
Associate Director of Academic Technology
Marlborough School
Los Angeles CA USAhomeShauna Callahan began her mindfulness journey in 2010. As an educator, she quickly realized the potential for mindfulness in the classroom and is committed to bringing these…
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Jeff Camozzi
Mindfulness Instructor
West Coast Mindfulness
Bay Area CA USAhomeWith over a decade of formal and informal mindfulness practice, Jeff has committed to offering this methodology of insight to freedom where it is needed most. To the youth…
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Jayne Capetanakis
Elementary School Principal
Brooklyn NY homeJayne Capetanakis is proud to be a lifelong resident of Brooklyn who has spent her career educating students in her home borough. Since 2006, she has been the Principal of a…
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Ellen Carlton
Professor
Sonoma State University
Richmond CA USAhomeUtilizing my expertise in applied performance psychology I guide individuals and groups toward reaching their performance goals in sport, the performing arts, and work…
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Mindfulness Educator
South Dartmouth MA USAhomeLisa Carney has been a devoted teacher for 20 years. Mindfulness has become an important part of her classroom. She is a true believer that students who have experienced…
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Betsy Caruso
Mindfulness Instructor
Growing Responsive Minds
Boston MA USAhomeBetsy has worked in urban schools for 15 years in a number of roles. Her primary teaching focus has been helping kids who learn differently to discover their strengths and use…
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Jennifer Casper
Educator
Linden MI USAhomeJennifer has been working in the education field since 1997. She is a middle school teacher in Michigan. She has experience teaching elementary and middle school Spanish and…
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Cathy Cebulski Sacco
Mindfulness Educator; Faculty; Montessori Teacher; Studio Artist
Xavier University; Cathy Cebulski Sacco LLC
Cincinnati Ohio USAhomeCathy Cebulski Sacco, MEd. is an educator, a consultant and an artist. She is deeply interested in helping students and faculty to cultivate self awareness, self-compassion,…
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Ann Chamberlain
Math Teacher
Ellicottville Central School
Ellicottville NY USAhomeAnn Chamberlain has been teaching high school math for 20 years and sharing the benefits of mindfulness with her students whenever possible. She currently sprinkles…
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Siri Chandler
Mindfulness Educator
Mindfulness for Children, Bangkok
Bangkok ThailandhomeAfter 15 years as an international school teacher, Siri Chandler chose to branch out in 2011 to bring mindfulness training to children, teens, teachers, and parents. Having…
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Cecilia Chapa Phillips
Bilingual Mindful Educator
Democracy Cafe
Tepoztlan Morelos MexicohomeCecilia has been a Spanish bilingual educator for over two decades and has traveled around the U.S. and the world establishing Socratic Dialogues a la Socrates Cafe. She is a…
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David Charny
Mental Skills Coach/ Certified Personal Trainer
Charny Performance Coaching LLC
Philadelphia PA USAhomeDavid Charny is an experienced mindfulness practitioner and is a 2017 graduate of the Mindful Schools Year Long certification. David received his M.S. in Sport and…
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Christine Chin
Mindfulness Educator
South Pasadena CA USAhomeChristine Higgins Chin has been exploring contemplative practices for over two decades. She relies on mindfulness practice for navigating everything from inter-cultural…
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Kristen Cipielewski
Special Education/Classroom Teacher
Guangzhou Nanfang International School
Guangzhou Guangzhou ChinahomeKristen has brought together her love for teaching children and her yoga teaching through mindfulness practice. She has been teaching overseas for 15 years at various…
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Lisa Cobb
Social Worker/Behavior Specialist
North Muskegon Schools and Orchard View Schools
North Muskegon MI USAhomeLisa Cobb, LMSW, is a Licensed Therapist, School Social Worker, trainer and public speaker. She engages others in life changing techniques to gently and safely release…
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Alison Cohen
School Development Coach, Certified Mindfulness Instructor, Speaker
Mindful Change from the Inside Out
New York City NY USAhomeA former public high school teacher, Alison Cohen incorporates trauma-informed mindfulness into her instructional coaching and leadership work with educators, school leaders,…
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Leith Colton
Community Wellness Director
Port Chester Carver Center
Port Chester NY USAhomeLeith Colton comes to the work as a licensed social worker, educational consultant and stress management facilitator. She has a diverse professional background which includes…
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Danielle Conforti
Educator, Mindfulness Facilitator
Colts Neck NJ USAhomeDanielle began her journey in elementary education over 20 years ago. As her personal yoga and mindfulness practice flourished she began incorporating tools of the practice in…
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Jeff Cowan
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist/Mindfulness Educator
Los Angeles CA USAhomeJeff was introduced to mindfulness at a young age and has always had a passion for contemplative and introspective practices. In 2008 his interest and practice of mindfulness…
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Tasheka Cox
Psychotherapist/School Social Worker
Washington DC USAhomeDr. Tasheka Cox, Ed.D, LICSW is a mindfulness based psychotherapist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and life transition difficulties.…
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Mary Lea Crawley
Certified Mindfulness Instructor
Mindful Kids
Madison NJ USAhomeMary Lea Crawley is the founder of Mindful Kids and started leading meditation circles, for children and adults, in 2009. A long-time educator, her background…
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Deborah Cyb
Mindfulness Facilitator
Minding Your Mind
Newtown PA USAhomeDeborah was an elementary school classroom teacher for eight years. She has always had a passion for teaching and knew that Mindfulness would be a great addition to any…
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Rosanna D’Agnillo
Mindfulness / Meditation Instructor
Calgary Mindfulness
Calgary Alberta CanadahomeRosanna D’Agnillo (B.A., M.A., University of Calgary) is a musician, instructor and lecturer working with many children and adults in Calgary and the surrounding area, and…
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Nelly Darmali
Mindfulness Educator, Life Coach
Singapore SingaporehomeNelly is a mindfulness practitioner and teaches mindfulness to at-risk youth with diverse learning and emotional backgrounds. In addition, she has been a volunteer teacher in…
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Candice Davies
Owner Integrity Movement Studio, Author DharmaDinos educational tools
DharmaDinos LLC, & Integrity Movement Studio LLC
Cary NC USAhomeCandice Lynn Davies, a Speech & Language Pathologist, has worked in a variety of educational settings (residential care, home health, public schools, Head Start and…
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Christine de Guzman
Mindfulness Instructor
Sacramento CA USAhomeChristine de Guzman has had a mindfulness practice since 1999. Her practice deepened in unexpected ways when she became a mother in 2004. Christine began teaching mindfulness…
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Sandra Delaney
Educator
Public/Private Schools
Cambridge MA USAhomeSandra has worked with students across the age, grades and learning spectrum. She has also worked with teachers to develop professional approaches to engaging differing…
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Poonam Desai
Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
Irving ISD
Dallas TX USAhomePoonam Desai, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, licensed specialist in school psychology in Texas, as well as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She earned her…
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Brian Despard
Mindfulness Instructor, Author, Life Coach
West Springfield MA USAhomeBrian is a longtime mindfulness practitioner. He has participated in numerous retreats and workshops over the years. He is the author of an award-winning children’s book on…
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Joanne Despard
Mindfulness Instructor, Teacher, Director of New Life Design Studio
Chicopee Public Schools
Chicopee MA USAhomeJoanne has been practicing mindfulness meditation for more than 10 years. Her practice has deepened over the years through personal reflection and professional training. She…
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Nancy Deutsch
Private consultant, Poetry Teacher for Children and Elders
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy and private consultant
San Francisco CA USAhomeNancy Deutsch specializes in bringing “Mindful Poetry” to children and elders combining her passion for helping students find their voices with her many years of interest…
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Scott DeWalt
MSW, (LCSW Candidate)
Center On Fathering, El Paso County Child Welfare
Colorado Springs CO USAhomeA mindfulness practitioner since 2007, Scott has also shared mindfulness instruction with adults and children since 2010. Because of the physical and mental health benefits…
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Camila Díaz
Program Manager & Mindfulness Educator
RESPIRA en Colombia
Bogotá ColombiahomeCamila Díaz has more than 10 years of experience working in the peace education field with children and communities affected by different types of violence in Colombia. She…
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Tamala Dickinson
Para Educator
Berkeley High School
St. Georges St. Georges Bermudahome“Mindfulness has given me the space and inspiration to grow from the depths of my being. It has ignited a flame and awakened a hunger inside of me that I want to share.”
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Colleen DiDonato
Literature, Mindfulness and Social Justice Instructor
Philadelphia PA USAhomeThrough teaching, Colleen DiDonato has always been hands on in the battle for equity and has taught over 2000 Philadelphian youth during her 18 year career. Colleen is a…
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Dee DiGioia
Mindfulness Coach & Trainer
Mindful Kindful YOUniversity
Pismo Beach CA USAhomeDee is a “wholistic” educator who finds great joy in helping others discover and understand the inner workings of the mind and body, while cultivating the life-skills and…
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Margreta Doerfler
Psychotherapist (LICSW) & Mindfulness Teacher and consultant
Counseling Associates & Mindful Moments LLC
Manchester NH USAhomeA psychotherapist in private practice who has maintained a personal practice and integrated mindfulness into clinical work for the last 8 years, and trained school staff and…
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Marta Donahoe
Director
CMStep
Asheville NC USAhomeMarta Donahoe has studied mindfulness, formally and informally, for 10 years. She holds an MEd and is the executive director of CMStep. She was the founder of and program…
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Ashton Donoway
Founder & CEO
Mindfully Anchored, Inc. & Anchored Change, LLC
Salisbury MD USAhomeDiscovering the practice of mindfulness changed my life. Seeing the personal development I experienced, I felt called to share what I’ve learned. Although I am still, and…
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Bobbie Downs
Director
Educational Services Unit
Westampton NJ USAhomeBobbie Downs is a passionate educator who has seen the benefits of integrating mindfulness into the classroom. Before entering her current position, she was a principal at an…
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Mary Dugan
Occupational Therapy Consultant
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown PA USAhomeMary Dugan is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Educator. She has been a member of the Training and Consultation team at the Chester County Intermediate Unit for the…
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Suzanne Duran Crelin
Mindful Education Coach
Guilford CT USAhomeSuzanne has been an educator for over twenty-five years, serving as principal, teacher, and professional developer.
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Meghan Dutton
Mindfulness Educator and Yoga Instructor
Newburyport MA USAhomeMeghan Dutton currently works as a mindfulness educator and yoga instructor in Massachusetts. She has worked with youth and adults in elementary, middle, and high schools for…
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Carrie Edmond
Assistant Director of Student Leadership & Well-Being
NEISD
San Antonio TX USAhomeCarrie Edmond believes in the power of community and connection. Her passion is developing sustainable programs to serve children, families and educators. Carrie has had the…
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Cindy Edwards
Mindfulness Instructor
Harmonious Kids
Annapolis MD USAhomeCindy began her mindfulness practice after more than 15 years of previous meditation experience. She began practicing with children in 2009 when her own daughter was 3 and has…
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Rebecca Eller
Physical Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Teacher
Lodi School District; Mindful Being
Waunakee WI USAhomeRebecca Eller, PT, RYT, and Mindfulness Teacher has 18 years of study and practice in body and mind sciences. Rebecca holds a masters degree in physical therapy and is a…
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Kristin Ervin
MIndfulness Educator
Michigan Collaborative for Mindfulness in Education
Franklin MI USAhomeKristin Ervin is a talented teacher of mindfulness, stress resilience, and strategies to increase well-being and potential. She is a co-founder of the Michigan Collaborative…
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Deb Faling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kalamazoo MI USAhomeDeb Faling has been in the Kalamazoo area for 19 years and is dedicated to bringing mindful and compassionate interventions to children and adults in school and clinical…
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Melanie Fitzgerald
Early Childhood Special Education Behavior Specialist
Special School District St. Louis County
St. Louis MO USAhomeMelanie has over 30 years of educational experience working in a variety of settings. She has extensive experience in providing professional training to staff & parents…
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Nan Flaherty
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Elementary Programming
Reset-MindBody
Milwaukee WI USAhomeBefore co-founding ReSet-MindBody, Nan Flaherty was an instructor for the non- profit Growing Minds from 2010-2016. Nan taught Yoga and Mindfulness to youth and adults, as…
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Andrea Fleming
International School Counselor, Psychotherapist (MBACP)
Overseas School of Colombo
Colombo Sri LankahomeAndrea has lived and worked overseas for 20 years, both as an international school counselor and a psychotherapist in private practice. Andrea has taught mindfulness to…
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Maura Fox
Fox Center for Awakening Learning Potential, LLC
Glen Falls NY USAhomeMaura Fox has been in the field of education for 32 years. She believes that the more awareness we have about ourselves, how we think, approach tasks, function in the world,…
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Shannon Fox
Mindfulness Teacher
Great Falls VA USAhomeShannon Fox has been practicing mindfulness since 2013. She is particularly interested in the science behind the practice and anything involving the brain. Her personal…
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Ariel Frager
Licensed Professional Counselor/School Counselor
Portland Public Schools
Portland OR USAhomeIn her professional role as a school counselor, Ariel Frager has, at current count, taught over 2000 students the Mindful Schools curriculum. Ariel firmly believes that every…
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Sonya Franke
Mindfulness Educator
Kaslo British Columbia CanadahomeMindfulness is at the heart of Sonya’s life. She began her journey with mindfulness over 20 years ago teaching mindful movement to adults and children.
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Peter Franklin
Chief Mindfulness Guy
Mindful Educator
Marblehead MA USAhomePeter Franklin, (the Mindful Educator!) delivers mindfulness training, consulting, and practical development workshops for educational leaders, teachers, and students who…
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Babs Freeman-Loftis
Mindfulness Educator and Project Manager of SEL
Mindfulness in Nashville Education and Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville TN USAhomeBabs Freeman-Loftis is co-founder of Mindfulness in Nashville Education, a gathering place where those committed to mindfulness find connection, inspiration, education,…
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Anastasia Gensler
Educator
Elgin Il USAhomeAnastasia holds a Masters Degree in Teaching and brings 27 years of experience to the classroom in the Chicagoland area. Her deep passion for practicing mindfulness is rooted…
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Rita Geraghty
Certified Mindfulness Instructor and Coach
Mindful Life Guide
San Francisco CA USAhomeRita has been practicing and training in mindfulness since 2008. It proved to be the missing link in her personal growth. It has brought her a clear…
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Julie Gibson
Social Worker
Mindful Links
Woodstock IL USAhome Illinois homeJulie Gibson is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a masters degree from the University of Chicago. She has had her own mindfulness practice for over ten years,…
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Susan Gioia
Mindfulness Trainer
Chill STL
Saint Louis MO USAhomeSusan started her journey into mindfulness in 2010 to help her friend battling PTSD and a loved one suffering with ALS. As she studied mindfulness to help others, Susan…
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Emmanuelle Giumelli
Mental Health Therapist
Health and Support Therapy Services
Flagstaff AZ homeEmmanuelle Giumelli came to the US from France. She earned a MA in Counseling Psychology in 2005 and works in Flagstaff as a Therapist. She incorporates mindfulness in her…
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Argos Gonzalez
English Teacher and Adjunct Lecturer
NYC Dept. of Education and Hunter College, CUNY
Pelham NY USAhomeArgos Gonzalez grew up in Queens, NY and is a product of the NYC public education system from elementary school to his graduate studies. He is a high school English teacher in…
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Laura Gourlay
School Counselor
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
Mt. Pleasant MI USAhomeLaura C. Gourlay, M.A., LPC, LCSW began her career with Mt. Pleasant Public Schools in 1986 working as a teacher and school counselor in an alternative high school. Over the…
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Jessica Griffin
Elementary Teacher
Assets School
Honolulu HI USAhomeJessica Griffin is an elementary school teacher who works with students with various learning differences such as Dyslexia, ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism. She has found that…
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Aubree Guiffre
Clinical Psychologist
Farmington NY USAhomeAubree earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rochester Medical Center in 2004 and PhD in Counseling Psychology from West Virginia…
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Julie Gummesen
Classroom Teacher
Rosary School
Manning Alberta CanadahomeJulie is a classroom teacher in northern Alberta, Canada. She teaches mindfulness classes to staff and students throughout the school. Mindfulness has been life-changing for…
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Leigh Ann Hale
Mindfulness and College Instructor
Rogersville MO USAhomeLeigh Ann is passionate about helping students learn. She has her master’s degree in elementary education and is currently a college instructor. She understands the physical…
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Betsy Hanger
Mindfulness Trainer
Eagle Rock Mindfulness Services
Los Angeles CA USAhomeIn her more than 30 years as a classroom teacher, Betsy Hanger has fostered creative collaboration between teachers and students. While completing a Master’s in Education…
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Angie Harris
Mindfulness Teacher, Speaker, and Author
The Integrated Mind
Middletown NJ USAhomeAngie Harris is a dedicated meditation practitioner, mindfulness teacher, and an engaged public speaker. Angie has spent the last decade coaching children and adults in…
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Shannon Hartlen
School Psychologist
South Shore Regional School Board
Liverpool Nova Scotia CanadahomeShannon first became interested in Mindfulness about 12 years ago first for herself and then began to explore how she could incorporate mindfulness practice into her work in…
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Krista Haskell
Mindfulness Educator
Life by KH
Larkspur CA USAhomeKrista Haskell is a Mindfulness Educator and actively pursues the idea that brain training cultivates a healthy mind. She began her own formal practice back in her home…
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Jennifer Hawthrone
Psychologist
Charlotte NC USAhomeJennifer Hawthorne earned her PsyD in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University in 2006. She currently works with individuals and families in private practice, but has…
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Grace Helms Kotre
MSW, Mindfulness Instructor
Power to Be, LLC
Ann Arbor MI USAhomeGrace Helms Kotre is the founder of Power to Be, LLC, providing mindfulness instruction to various organizations and individuals in Southeast Michigan. Grace’s empowering…
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Coke Hennessy
Mindfulness Instructor
St. Margaret of Scotland School
St. Louis MO USAhomeCoke Hennessy spent 36 years as an estate planning and tax lawyer. She spent about 10 years training to teach mindfulness to children, which included a variety of workshops…
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Bela Herring
Founder and Teacher
The Mindful School of Nashville
Nashville TN USAhomeBela Herring is a native Brazilian who has lived in the United States for the past 24 years. She is the founder of The Mindful School of Nashville, an outside provider of …
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Traci Hodes
Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher
Prospect CT USAhomeTraci Hodes has been a psychologist for more than 20 years, with work experience spanning from early intervention through senior citizens. For the past 15 years, Traci has…
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Ann Hollar
Mindfulness Instructor
Ipseity
Seattle WA USAhomeAnn Hollar is a mindfulness instructor in Seattle. She has a M. Ed from the University of Washington. Her thesis was titled, “Mindfulness in Education: The Secular…
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Cynthia Holman
Certified Mindfulness Instructor
Brighton MI USAhomeAfter retiring, Cynthia became a passionate advocate about sharing mindful strategies to cope with life for teachers, students, families, and faculties.
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Megan Hook
Teacher and Founder
Mindfulness Matters in Schools
Culver City CA USAhomeMegan Hook is a musician, teacher, and mindfulness practitioner living and working in the greater Los Angeles area. She has been teaching in the classroom for the past ten…
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Gladys Hubbard
Mindfulness and Yoga Educator
INSIGHTFUL KIDS
Friendswood TX USAhomeGladys Hubbard is a long-time mindfulness practitioner and student. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Yucatan, followed by a M.Ed. in…
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Deidre Hughes
Mindfulness Educator and Community College Instructor
Fullerton College
Fullerton CA USAhomeDeidre Hughes co-leads the Fullerton College Mindful Growth Initiative, a campus-wide initiative that combines mindfulness and growth mindset pedagogies and practice for…
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Kelly Humphries
Registered Psychologist
South Shore Regional School Board
Halifax Nova Scotia CanadahomeKelly Humphries is a school psychologist who has worked since 2001 in the public school system in Nova Scotia, Canada. Looking to better service the students in her schools,…
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Clara Irwin
Clinical Social Worker
Charlotte NC USAhomeClara Irwin was introduced to mindfulness while working in a hospital setting after graduating from The School of Social Work at The University of North Carolina at Chapel…
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Jossy Jimenez
San Diego CA USAhome Mexicohome AustraliahomeJossy is a certified mindfulness facilitator. She has a Masters (Human Development), and qualifications in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA and Mindful Schools. She is also…
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Brenda Kambakhsh
Mindfulness Instructor
Rochester MI USAhomeBrenda Kambakhsh discovered mindfulness when, as a cancer survivor, she was offered a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. Brenda has a Master’s degree in…
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Liz Keefe
Music and Mindfulness Teacher
San Francisco CA USAhomeLiz Keefe has been a music specialist in public and private schools for over 20 years. More recently she has been teaching stand-alone mindfulness classes that incorporate her…
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Valerie Kelly
Speech Language Pathologist
Rockledge FL USAhomeValerie provided teaching assistant services for remedial students and moved her skills to the level of Speech language pathologist. Receiving her B. A. and Master of Arts…
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Christine Klaassen-St Pierre
Vice Principal
École FH Collins Secondary
Whitehorse Yukon CanadahomeAfter working for more than 25 years as an educator, Christine became passionate about what mindfulness can bring to youth and their families. She sees mindfulness practice…
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Suzanne Klatt
Director, Faculty, Mindfulness & Contemplative Inquiry Center, Miami University. Mindfulness Educator, Consultant, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor
Miami University Mindfulness & Contemplative Inquiry Center
Oxford OH USAhomeSuzanne has been teaching mindfulness to adults since 1998 and youth since 1999 and has presented locally, nationally, and internationally. She earned her doctorate in…
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Leah Koff
Program Director
Okinawan Karate Academy
Lebanon NH USAhomeLeah Koff has a background in teaching children and adults in the classroom and in the outdoors. Prior to staying home to raise her three boys, she was a fifth grade teacher…
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Serenity Krieger
Teacher
West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD)
Oakland CA USAhomeSerenity Krieger has been practicing and integrating mindfulness into her classes in West Contra Costa Unified School District for the last three years. She is eager to…
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Anne Krive
Teacher-Librarian
Pawtucket RI USAhomeAnne has worked in the independent school community for over 15 years with students in grades 5 through 12. She has a BA in Humanities and a Master’s of Library and…
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Carol Lafferty
Mindfulness Instructor
Mindful Opportunities, LLC
Linden MI USAhomeAfter teaching 1st/2nd grade for 20 years, Carol made the decision to leave the classroom to devote herself to teaching mindfulness to students and teachers full time. She…
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Maria Teresa Ledezma Raymond
Program Director, Mindfulness Teacher
Inmind Training
San Luis Potosi San Luis Potosi MexicohomeMaria Teresa, who goes by Tere, is the founder of Inmind Training. A project that teaches mindfulness in companies, schools and with open groups in Mexico. She is a qualified…
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Holly Lees
Mindfulness & Arts Instructor
Bottle Works Arts on Third
Johnstown PA USAhomeHolly Lees is the Youth Coordinator and Mindfulness & Arts Facilitator for Bottle Works Arts on Third. Holly created and facilitates Bottle Works’ Mindfulness & Arts…
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Julia Leeson
Mindfulness Instructor, Department Chair, PBIS team, Equity team
Willow Glen Middle School
San Jose CA USAhomeJulia Leeson comes to this work with over a decade as a classroom teacher in public middles and high schools. She earned an undergraduate degree in Business, a masters in…
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Stéphanie Légaré
Mindfulness Instructor
Petite Pause
Winnipeg Manitoba CanadahomeStéphanie has been an elementary teacher for more than 18 years in a French Immersion school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She began her journey with Mindfulness 15 years…
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Arlen Levy
Mindfulness Educator
Bellevue WA USAhomeArlen brings her 28 years of teaching experience, along with her mindfulness practice and training, to students and staff in all educational settings. She has worked with…
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Rachel Lewin
Administrator and Mindfulness Educator
Los Angeles CA USAhomeRachel Lewin is a school administrator and mindfulness facilitator. She has a Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center and from…
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Nicole Libin
Mindfulness Educator and Adjunct Professor
Follow Your Breath
Calgary Alberta CanadahomeDr. Nicole Libin brings great passion, experience, and delight to her teaching, seeking to inspire students to find their own paths and trust their own wisdom.
…
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Rob Lieblein
Mindfulness Instructor
Hudson Valley Mindfulness
Beacon NY USAhomeRob Lieblein is an educator with over 20 years experience working with youth and adults of all ages and backgrounds, and in a variety of roles:
…
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Pamela Linn
Licenced Professional Counselor
Moments in Mindfulness
Ann Arbor/Flint Areas MI USAhomePamela obtained her BA in Elementary Education in 1991 from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University in 1998. She holds a…
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Adrienne Lopez
American Studies Teacher
Valley View Middle School
Pleasant Hill CA USAhomeAdrienne has served as a classroom educator for over 10 years and has been providing mindfulness tools to middle school students, staff, and parents for over two years. She is…
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Amy Love
Mindfulness Educator/Intervention Specialist
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach CA USAhomeAmy Love has been a dedicated public school educator for over 25 years. During her years
…
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Anne Love
Mindfulness Consultant
Mindful Moments Australia
Melbourne VIC AustraliahomeAnne partners with schools, universities, corporates and community organisations to deliver mindfulness and wellbeing programs. She has developed and facilitated mindfulness…
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Kelli Love
Mindfulness and Yoga Educator, Consultant, and Speaker
New York NY USAhomeKelli Love, M.Ed brings 15 years experience to the field of contemplative education since receiving her degree in Early Childhood Education from Naropa University in 2001,…
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Stephanie Lupoli
Mindfulness Educator and Classroom Teacher
Astoria NY homeStephanie Lupoli is a New York City Public School teacher with thirteen years of teaching experience. Previously a literacy specialist working with struggling readers and…
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Marion Lyman-Mersereau
Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher
Liholiho Elementary School
Honolulu Hawai’i USAhomeMarion recently retired after 34 years as a middle school social studies teacher, yoga teacher, and high school outrigger canoe paddling coach. She was introduced to…
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Janet Lynch
Certified Mindfulness Instructor
Fort Wayne IN USAhomeJanet has been an educator for nearly 30 years and holds a BA and MS in education. She taught Kindergarten for 23 years and spearheaded the character…
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Lucy MacGregor
Mindfulness Educator/Group Facilitator
Design to Connect
Asheville NC USAhomeAfter over 15 years of experience in classroom and therapeutic settings working with children and youth from 3yrs old to 16 years old, Lucy co-founded Design to Connect with…
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Sara Madrigal
School Counselor, Marriage Family Therapist
Byron Union School District/Private Practice
Brentwood CA USAhomeSara Madrigal is an experienced mental health provider working in schools and private practice for almost 10 years. She has a personal mindfulness practice, and enjoys sharing…
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Lora Mahnke
National Board Certified Elementary Teacher and Mindfulness Instructor
Palmyra-Macedon CSD
Fairport NY USAhomeLora Mahnke is a primary school teacher in Upstate New York, with 24 years of experience in education. She has been practicing and incorporating mindfulness instruction into…
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Danielle Mahoney
Mindfulness Educator, Literacy Coach and Nationally Board Certified Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Astoria NY USAhomeDanielle Mahoney is a passionate lifelong learner who has been weaving her mindfulness practice into her teaching since 2013. As a former Classroom Teacher, current Literacy…
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Marjolein Makowecki Fuentes
Mindfulness Educator
St. Albert Alberta CanadahomeSince 2013, Marjolein has been teaching mindfulness to children in St. Albert. She is very humbled by the experience that she had with these children and the positive effects…
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Julie Mann
Teacher
Newcomers High School
Brooklyn NY USAhomeJulie Mann has been teaching English Language Learners at Newcomers High School for over two decades. She infuses mindfulness into every class she teaches every day and holds…
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Erica Marcus
Mindfulness Student, Educator, Consultant, and Author
Wise Minds. Big Hearts.
Portland ME USAhomeErica Marcus, MAT, founded Wise Minds. Big Hearts. to bring mindfulness programming to students, families, and schools around New England. This work is the culmination of…
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Kim Markovich
Mindfulness and Music Teacher
Blue Oak School
Napa CA USAhomeKim Markovich has been teaching K – 5 music at Blue Oak School for sixteen years and has brought K – 8 Mindfulness instruction to the school in a site-based program for the…
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Jan Marnocha
Classroom Teacher
Appleton Area School District
Appleton WI USAhomeJan enjoyed a career as a graphic designer for 25+ years. While this line of work was creative and fulfilling, Jan felt a need to be of service. Coming from a family of…
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Mary Martin PhD
Mindfulness Educator
Jupiter FL USAhomeMary Martin is a decades-long meditator whose commitment to teaching mindfulness began when she became a parent in 2010. Her doctoral study in Applied Linguistics from New…
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Karen Mascari
Gifted Specialist/Mindfulness Instructor
Glen Rock NJ USAhomeKaren has been an educator for the past 24 years. She started her career in Early Childhood Education. She taught Fifth and Sixth grade. Karen then became a Gifted Specialist.…
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Cindy Maxted
MIndfulness Educator
Annapolis MD USAhomeCindy has spent her life in the mind, body, spirit field. She has over 25 years of experience working with children and families as a registered nurse in the neonatal ICU,…
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Sarah McCarthy
Marriage and Family Therapist
Oakland CA USAhomeSarah McCarthy has worked with adolescents and families for the past fourteen years as a therapist, guidance counselor, and outdoor educator. Her work has included individual…
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Eileen McCool
School Counselor/ Mindfulness Instructor
Punahou School
Honolulu HI USAhomeEileen is a seasoned MSW working in a private school as a School Counselor. She specializes in Group work, 1:1 counseling, teaching SEL and Mindfulness. She has been fortunate…
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Colleen McCorry
Counselor
St. Louis MO USAhomeColleen has worked as an educator in a high school setting for more than 30 years, first as a teacher, and currently as a Counselor. Mindfulness has completely enriched her…
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Caren McDonald
High School Teacher
East Palo Alto Academy
East Palo Alto CA USAhomeCaren McDonald has over 25 years of experience working with children and adolescents, both as a high school teacher and a social worker. Her personal mindfulness practice has…
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Heather McDonnell
Mindfulness Trainer/Speaker/ Implement Leader/Lead Therapist Meriden Public Schools
Meriden Public Schools/ Independent Consultant
Wallingford CT USAhomeMindfulness is the window to nurturing the heart of the whole child both young and old. As a Physical Therapist, Educator , Yoga 4 Classrooms Trainer and Mindfulness Coach I…
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LeAnne McNamara
MIndfulness Educator
Purcellville VA USAhomeLeAnne McNamara has a background in elementary education. She received her degree from Notre Dame of MD University. Prior to staying at home to raise her daughters, she was…
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Beth Merkel
Mindful Leadership Training and Development Program Designer
Wisdom House Collaborative
Omaha NE USAhomeThe most effective leaders are those who believe there is infinite possibility in every moment. Beth Merkel, M.OL., specializes in helping leaders maximize the potential of…
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Julie Merrick
Mental Game Coach/Mindfulness Instructor/Educator
Ventura County CA homeJulie is the owner of Merrick Mental Game Coaching where she works with high school and college athletes “from the shoulders up” with the mental aspect of their sport and…
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Renee Metty
Founder of The Cove School and Mindfulness Facilitator
The Cove School and With Pause
Seattle WA USAhomeAn innovator, educator, and mindfulness practitioner, Renee Metty experiences the presence of children daily. Her experience with children and families spans 25 years. She…
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Margaret Meyers
Director of Middle School
Chesapeake Bay Academy
Norfolk VA USAhomeWith much thought and intention, Margaret Meyers chose education as a second career. Having spent many years in and around school settings while her own two children were…
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Beatriz Meza-Valencia
Pediatrician and Mindfulness Educator
East Boston Health Center and Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge MA USAhomeBeatriz Meza-Valencia, MD, is a pediatrician, a mom of young children, and a mindfulness educator. She is a US Army veteran who started practicing mindfulness during her early…
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Aiko Michot
High School Biology and Environmental Science Teacher, Mindfulness Instructor and Mentor
Mills High School
Millbrae CA USAhomeAiko Michot’s background in science allows for the integration of a unique Mindfulness Program, where the practices are taught alongside with the Biology content in her high…
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Trish Miele
Certified Mindfulness Educator and Facilitator
ToBeMindful
West Windsor NJ USAhomeWith a background in elementary education, meditation and the arts, Trish, a former third grade teacher, began to pursue mindfulness beyond her…
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Hilary Misiano
Mindfulness Teacher
Weston CT USAhomeHilary’s earlier career was in TV Production but when she became a parent, her priorities shifted. After three people suggested Mindfulness for her son, she discovered Mindful…
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Maheen Mohammed
School Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor
Karachi Sindh PakistanhomeMaheen Mohammed is a school psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and school staff in Canada and Pakistan. She has been…
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Peter Montminy
Child Psychologist
MidStep Centers for Child Development
State College PA USAhomeDr. Montminy is a clinical child psychologist, family wellness coach, and national workshop presenter.
…
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Ryan Moore
Intervention Specialist
Columbia County
St. Helens OR USAhomeRy has been working professionally with “at-risk” youth for over eighteen years. Currently he is the Intervention Specialist for the Columbia County Department of…
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Susan Mordecai
Mindfulness Educator and Educational Consultant
Mindful In Vermont
Plymouth VT USAhomeSusan Mordecai holds a teaching license in Vermont with a Masters in Education. She currently works as a Mindfulness Educator and Educational Consultant. In addition to her…
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Adam Moskowitz
Oakland CA USAhomeAdam loves to be in a classroom connecting with adolescents and high school students. He has ten years of teaching experience, and has taught mindfulness to over one thousand…
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Miranda Murphy
School Administrator
Peel District School Board
Mississauga Ontario CanadahomeMiranda has been studying and practicing mindfulness for the past 10 years. After personally experiencing the benefits of a formal mindfulness practice, she felt strongly…
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Sharon Naylor
Trauma informed Occupational Therapist/Mindfulness instructor
Chicago IL USAhomeSharon Naylor is a licensed Occupational Therapist, educator, and mindfulness facilitator. She has over 30 years’ experience in the field of adolescent and adult mental…
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Norma Neumann-Johnson
Educational Consultant
Breakthrough Training Institute
West Hartford CT USAhomeNorma Neumann-Johnson’s background includes several decades founding, designing, and being the principal of one of 2 “Global Schools for Students of Character”. The schools…
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Bruce Neustadter
Marriage and Family Therapist and Mindfulness Educator
Santa Cruz CA USAhomeBruce Neustadter has over 30 years of experience working in schools with students, teachers and school leaders, developing and addressing social and emotional issues that…
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Daniela Neves
Mindfulness Educator
Edmonton Alberta CanadahomeDaniela discovered mindfulness during a trauma-informed art-therapy course. She is a mother, an art teacher, and holds a teaching certificate in Brazil and in Canada.
…
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Heather Nevulis
School Counselor / Mindfulness Instructor
Calming Circles
Plymouth MA USAhome Massachusetts homeHeather Nevulis has worked with young people for over 25 years. She obtained her masters degree in social work from Boston College and is a Licensed Independent Clinical…
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Kristen Nicholson
School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Baltimore MD USAhomeDr. Kristen Nicholson brings over fifteen years of experience in both private and public school settings. She has extensive experience in teaching mindfulness in the school…
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Flurina Niggli
Mindfulness Teacher / Naturopath
Mindful Youth Project
Redway CA USAhomeAll through my educational pilgrimage as a Naturopath and Bodyworker, meditation has been my “backbone.” I have practiced mindfulness for the past 25 years and I have been a…
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Gita Nilforoush
Mindfulness Instructor
Meditation for All Ages
San Rafael CA USAhomeToronto ON CanadahomeGita was introduced to meditation at a young age. She is the founder of Meditation for All Ages Gita is an experienced mindfulness instructor that has been studying Buddhism…
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Marianne Nizet
Primary School Principal, Classroom Teacher, Mindfulness Instructor
Paris Paris FrancehomeMarianne Nizet is a Singer/Songwriter, a principal, a teacher and a mindfulness practitioner, currently living and working in Paris. She has been a…
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Denise Nobile
Educator
Somers Central School District
Somers NY USAhomeDenise Nobile is the founder of Youth Nation Yoga, located in Brewster, New York. She is also an educator with the Somers Central School District, where she teaches English…
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Danielle Nuhfer
Teacher Wellness Coach, Mindfulness Educator & Classroom Teacher
Reading PA homeDanielle Nuhfer specializes in teaching mindfulness to teens and teachers. A public school educator for fifteen years, she has presented school wide professional development…
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Jacquelyn O’Malley
Mindfulness Teacher
Center for Mindfulness and Wellness
Flourtown PA USAhomeJacquie O’Malley is a PA Certified School Counselor who runs the Center for Mindfulness and Wellness outside Philadelphia. She teaches mindfulness to children, teens and…
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Kimberly Ochs
Instructional Coach
West Warwick Public Schools
West Warwick RI USAhomeKim has twenty years of classroom teaching experience and is now a District Instructional Coach for K to 5 teachers. She began teaching mindfulness in classrooms and to her…
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Mariela Ortiz Perez
Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor
Fit Yogis
Escazú San Jose Costa RicahomeMariela Ortiz is a Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor. She discovered her passion for Yoga in 1999 while living in Boston, Massachusetts, after graduating in Business…
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Eliko Ozeki
Kindergarten Master Teacher
The Center for Early Education
Los Angeles CA USAhomeAn innovative life-long explorer, Eliko comes to mindfulness education with over 25 years of classroom teaching experience in public and independent schools in Tokyo, Los…
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Julie Pearl
Mindfulness Educator
Getting Mindful LLC
Centreville VA USAhomeJulie Pearl is the founder of Getting Mindful LLC, which offers mindfulness classes to youth and adults. She has been an educator for 13 years with the past eight in Fairfax…
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Anique Pegeron
Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga Teacher; Mindfulness & Emotional Wellness Coach
Mindful World, LLC
Ann Arbor MI USAhomeAnique is a certified mindfulness, meditation, and yoga teacher who works to spread the benefits of mindful practices in Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan. A mindfulness…
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Adriana PerezLandin Martin
English Teacher, Yogakids Teacher, Yogar Therapy Teacher, Mindfulness Teacher
ASHTOU YOGA WELLNESS CENTER / owner
Queretaro Queretaro MexicohomeAdriana have always worked with and cared for children. She considers herself a natural-born teacher. Adriana have been practicing yoga for 12 years and meditating for 10. She…
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Amiee Peri
Educator, Trainer, and Mindfulness Instructor
mudandskycollective
Oakland CA USAhomeAmiee Peri has almost 20 years of experience as a teacher and trainer across corporate, private, and traditional education sectors, and a deep commitment to mindfulness and…
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Brenda Perkins
Health and Well-being Educator; Mindfulness Teacher
International School Bangkok
Bangkok Nonthaburi ThailandhomeBrenda Perkins has over 25 years teaching experience in International Schools, including Canada, Egypt and Thailand. Her passion has grown from science teaching to the science…
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Caroline Pettit
Mindfulness Educator
play & pause
Chevy Chase MD USAhomeCaroline has taught mindfulness in preschools, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools in the DC area. Her vibrant, joyful and energetic teaching style are…
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Dawna Phillips
Mindfulness Educator
Framingham MA USAhomeDawna’s experience of sharing the mindfulness lessons in Montessori K-6 classrooms since 2011 continues to show her that children have a lot of wisdom to share. She remains…
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Ella Prejzner
Mindfulness Instructor, EFT and Professional Life Coach
Grow Mindfully
Chicago IL USAhomeElla’s professional experience includes over twenty years of teaching in public elementary schools. Concurrently, she has worked for over ten years in Emotional Freedom…
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Melinda Priddin
Social Worker
Toowoomba QLD AustraliahomeMelinda Priddin has been working in the field of education and community welfare for the past 20 years and is currently working as a Social Worker across a mainstream and…
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Macy Ratliff
Mindfulness and Yoga instructor and Mindfulness Researcher
Joyful Bodies/ Joyful Minds and University of North Carolina
Greater Seattle area and Chapel Hill WA and NC USAhomeMacy Lawrence Ratliff has been working as an educator with children and families for over 30 years. She began her career as a pediatric audiologist in the Edmonds School…
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Kim Rego
Mindfulness Teacher and Coach
Mindful Bermuda
Paget Paget BermudahomeKim has been the prominent leader in introducing mindfulness to Bermuda public and private schools. She has taught mindfulness to several hundred students and teachers in…
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Crystal Reimer
Adapted Physical Education Teacher/Mindfulness Facilitator
Dallas TX USAhomeCrystal Reimer is a teacher of 22 years and is currently initiating a doctorate in Kinesiology. Academic study is expected to articulate Kinesiology with mindfulness. A…
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Janet Reinhoffer
Mindfulness Instructor
Growing Minds
Milwaukee WI USAhomeJanet Reinhoffer is a former elementary school teacher who developed a mindfulness practice to benefit herself, her family and the students she works with. Janet’s knowledge…
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Maria Jose Renteria
MIndfulness Educator, Yoga and Drama teacher
Enteconsciente
Bogotá Bogotá D.C. ColombiahomeMaria Jose worked for several years as a Drama teacher for the MYP program of the I.B. After becoming a certified yoga teacher with a deep personal practice, she started her…
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Dea Rivera
LMFT, Mindfulness Instructor, School Counselor
Encinitas CA USAhomeDea comes to us with over 20 years of experience working as an educator, therapist & school counselor. She has helped over 1,000 students use mindfulness in schools.…
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Olivia Rivera
School Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco CA USAhomeOlivia has worked with youth in various capacities as a School Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Community Health Outreach Worker in a Wellness Center, and camp…
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Jamie Roberts
Mindfulness and ESOL Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia PA USAvhomeJamie is a longtime mindfulness practitioner and public school teacher who passionately believes in the transformative power of mindfulness. Her mission is to…
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Shari Robinson
Educational Consultant
Saco ME USAhomeDr. Shari Robinson brings a wealth of experience from her career in public education, research and development, and comprehensive school reform. She has taught students with a…
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Emily Rosen
Mindfulness Educator
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
Hartford CT USAhomeEmily Rosen M.Ed. has been practicing mindfulness and yoga for more than 15 years. As the mindfulness services coordinator for the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), a…
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Alexandra Rossi
Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher
Peace Within Kids Mindfulness and Yoga
San Francisco CA USAhomeAlexandra holds an eRYT 500 CYT and has studied yoga for the past 15 years, and has spent 10 of those years cultivating a mindfulness practice. While working as an assistant…
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Sarah Rudell Beach
Mindfulness Instructor and Executive Director
Brilliant Mindfulness, LLC
Minneapolis MN USAhomeSarah Rudell Beach taught high school social studies for 17 years before founding Brilliant Mindfulness, LLC. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of…
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Lisa Ruzzi
School Counselor
Lower Merion School District
Bala Cynwyd PA USAhomeLisa Ruzzi has been a school counselor for over 24 years. She earned her M.S in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova University and her B.S. in Psychology from…
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Karyn Sandelman
Director, Elementary and Adult Programs
Minds, Incorporated
Washington, D.C. District of Columbia USAhomeKaryn Sandelman is the Director of Elementary and Adult Programs for Minds Incorporated, a non-profit organization that brings mindfulness to youth and their adult communities…
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Krista Sanders
School Counselor
Pacific Union School
Arcata CA USAhomeKrista has worked with youth and their families for 15 years. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling and currently work as a School Counselor. She teaches mindfulness…
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Emily Saunders
Community-Based Social Worker
Ajo AZ USAhomeTuscon AZ USAhomePhoenix AZ USAhomeEmily Saunders is a community-based social worker who integrates mindfulness into her therapeutic, classroom, and systems-level work with schools, families, at-risk young…
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Kate Savage
Mindfulness Instructor
Open Window Mindfulness
Los Angeles CA USAhomeOver my decades-long career I’ve taught adults, university students, those in at-risk youth programs, and students in public and independent schools. My meditation practice…
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Cheri Scarff
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Therapists Unlimited
Auburn WA USAhomeCheri Scarff is a passionate pediatric occupational therapist who discovers creative ways to assist children who demonstrate difficulty performing and participating in school…
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Amy Schirm
Mindfulness Educator, School Psychologist
Denver Public Schools
Denver CO USAhomeAmy is a nationally certified school psychologist and a graduate from the 2018 Mindful School’s Yearlong Program. She is also a certified yoga instructor and a dedicated…
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Larry Schwartz
Mindfulness Educator
New York NY USAhomeLarry has been practicing mindfulness for over 25 years and teaching for over 10 years. It is one of the most important and gratifying things he feels he does. Larry enjoys…
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Claire Seryak
Social Worker, Mindfulness Instructor
Chicago IL USAhomeClaire Seryak, PhD, LSW is a social work professional, educator and mindfulness instructor. She was introduced to mindfulness in 2009 as a practice to manage and cope with…
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Gloria Shepard
Mindfulness & Mindful Parenting Educator
The Imperfect Journey
Media PA USAhomeHi, I’m Gloria Shepard, I founded and own The Imperfect Journey. I’ve been practicing mindfulness since 2004, beginning when I was struggling to keep it together as a mom…
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Elizabeth Sheridan
Mindfulness Instructor and School Counselor
United Nations International School
New York NY USAhomeElizabeth has supported youth and their families for nearly twenty years primarily in school settings. She has worked in the NYC Public Schools, abroad in Barcelona, Spain…
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Sarah Shoemaker
Mindful Coach & Consultant, School Administrator
Embodied Breath
Asheville NC USAhomeSarah Shoemaker comes from a background in Special Education, School Administration, and whole-child wellness. As a public school administrator, she realized how much students…
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Prabha Sinha
Executive Director
Pratyush Sinha Foundation
Allentown PA USAhomePrabha Sinha is the Founder & Executive Director of a non-profit that is taking yoga and mindfulness into schools and community.
…
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Liz Slade
Mindfulness Educator and Consultant, Educational Therapist, Whole Child Tutoring
Yorktown Heights NY USAhomeLiz is a mindfulness educator, consultant, teacher-mentor and educational therapist. She has worked in the fields of education and child development for over thirty years,…
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Brandt Smith
Mindfulness Instructor/Teacher Trainer
CMStep, Leadership Scholars, Inward Outlook
Cincinnati OH USAhomeBrandt has over twenty years as a classroom teacher, and over six years as a dedicated mindfulness instructor. He’s also been a teacher-trainer for over ten years. His…
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Nicole Smith
School Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor
Fort Worth Academy
Fort Worth TX USAhomeNicole has over 18 years practicing as a licensed professional counselor, primarily working with youth and adolescents. She uses various approaches to help her client’s…
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Shannon Smith
Mindfulness Teacher
Center for Resilience
Providence RI USAhomeShannon Smith was a classroom teacher for 17 years and is now a full time Mindfulness teacher and tutor. Shannon works for a nonprofit called Center for Resilience. She also…
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Alicia Soliz
School Psychologist and Recovery Coach
Marin County CA USAhomeAlicia began her career as a Special Education Teacher and School Psychologist. She worked with students in early intervention Pre-K…
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Laura Solórzano
Mindfulness Teacher
Guadalajara Jalisco MexicohomeLaura is an early childhood educator and holds a Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in International Teaching. She has been teaching mindfulness in her…
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Raymond Soon
Mindfulness Instructor
A School
SingaporehomeRaymond Soon is a long-term mindfulness practitioner and had completed a course in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program developed by Jon Kabat Zinn.
…
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Kimberly Spanjol
New York NY USAhomeKimberly Spanjol, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LMHC, CHES is a forensic psychologist, doctoral level board certified behavior analyst, licensed mental health counselor and certified humane…
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Melissa Spencer
Founder/Owner of Peaceful World Yoga, Yoga and Mindfuness Teacher
Peaceful World Yoga
Westminster CO USAhomeMelissa Spencer began her teaching career in South Florida in 1990 and moved to Colorado with her husband and two daughters in 1996.
…
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Mark Stefanski
Mindfulness Educator and Science Teacher
Marin Academy
San Rafael CA USAhomeBuilding upon 15 years of personal practice and 31 years of experience teaching high school science, Mark Stefanski has adapted the Mindful Schools curriculum to serve young…
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Kimberly Stratton
Executive Director
Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties
York PA USAhomeKimberly is a mindfulness meditation practitioner and trained instructor. She has a degree in psychology and has worked in the mental health field since 2000. It was during…
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Leigh Suga
School Counselor/Social Worker
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose CA USAhomeLeigh Suga has worked with youth for over a decade in educational settings. She incorporates mindfulness into her work as a counselor through individual, small group and whole…
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Jason Tackett
Mindfulness Educator
Resources One to Another
Salt Lake City UT USAhomeJason Tackett is a special education teacher and mindfulness educator in Salt Lake City, Utah. In his 15-year career, Jason has worked predominantly with students identified…
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Cheen Chong Tan
Mindfulness Educator
Singapore Singapore SingaporehomeCheen works on both ends of the pace of work spectrum. He’s a technopreneur with over 20 years experience in IT. As a beneficiary of regular awareness practice, he’s also…
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Joanie Terrizzi
School Librarian
New York City Department of Education
New York NY USAhomeJoanie Terrizzi is a school librarian in New York City who integrates mindfulness into her program, working to create a whole-school model. She is fascinated by teacher…
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Harolyn Thiemke
Outside Provider Mindfulness Instructor
Memdon MA USAhomeHarolyn worked as a crisis intervention social worker for over 25 years helping families resolve stressful issues that impacted their lives. She also worked with young mothers…
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Beth Thornburg
Mindfulness Educator
Nashville TN USAhomeBeth Thornburg has been sharing her love of nature, animals, crafts and food with children and youth in non-classroom settings for more than four decades. Using this…
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Penny Todd
Mindfulness Educator
Calgary Alberta CanadahomePenny began studying mindfulness in 2013 and quickly reaped the benefits in her own life. Mindfulness heightened her awareness of the beauty in life, guided through…
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Royce Tranum
Behavioral Health Coordinator
San Juan BOCES
Durango CO USAhomeRoyce has been a school social worker and youth/family mental health provider for over 20 years. She is passionate about the power of connection and a strong advocate for…
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Chelsea True
Executive Director, Mindfulness Instructor
Joyful Mind Project
Sebastopol CA USAhomeChelsea True is the founder of Joyful Mind Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing mindfulness education to schools and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. She brings…
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Ellen Turverey
School Counselor
Rockville MD USAhomeEllen has been in the educational field for 20 years counseling K – 12 students and their parents as well as school staff members. She has conducted service training for…
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Anne Uecker
Child Neuropsychologist
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Oakland ME USAhomeAnne Uecker is a Child Neuropsychologist who works in a hospital setting. Anne began to practice meditation as an outgrowth of being an athlete (various sports) and…
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Brian Upholz
Music Teacher
Manatee Charter School
Bradenton FL USAhomeBrian Upholz is a K-8 music teacher with over 4 years experience in implementing mindfulness curriculum to 6-8 grade classes. Recently he has partnered with nonprofits such as…
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Christy Urban
Mindfulness Educator
Annapolis MD USAhomeChristy initially studied mindfulness to help her manage her chronic pain from pudendal neuralgia, however, she discovered the many benefits of maintaining a personal…
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Maria Usewick
Occupational Therapist/Mindfulness Teacher/Trainer
Anchored Minds & Bodies, LLC
Bridgewater NJ USAhomeMaria Usewick is based in New Jersey and incorporates her knowledge and experience as a licensed occupational therapist, for over 20 years, with her practice as a certified…
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Amira Valle
Program Director
Elephant Wise
Mexico City DF MexicohomeAmira Valle is a 25 years meditation practitioner. A scientist who worked researching the effects of meditation in the brain. Author of the book “Alice in Consciousland”,…
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Anca van der Linden
Mindfulness Trainer
Pragmatic Mindfulness
Eden Prairie MN USAhomeAnca has lived, studied and worked in four countries and her career took many turns, from elementary school teacher to working with language teachers, connecting students from…
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Heather Van Fleet
Coach, Facilitator, Educator
Bangkok Bangkok ThailandhomeI specialize in coaching of adults to support mindfulness and social and emotional intelligence skills development. I am trained as a Narrative Coach and use mindfulness to…
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Michael Vande Loo
Elementary School Counselor- Head of Counseling Department
Carol Morgan School
Santo Domingo Dominican RepublichomeMichael Vande Loo is a licensed School Psychologist (NCSP) with 18 years of educational experience. Michael started working as a school psychologist (Pre-K to 12) in public…
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Cheryl Vidger Brause
Mindfulness Instructor, Trainer, Speaker and Executive Director
2bpresent
Larchmont NY USAhomeCheryl Vigder Brause is the Founder and Executive Director of 2bpresent, an organization dedicated to making mindfulness more accessible to all. Once a corporate litigator and…
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Michelle Visser
Mindfulness Instructor
Victor ID USAhomeIn an effort to cultivate strategies for greater focus and self-regulation, Michelle has been offering Mindfulness practice in elementary classrooms and in after-school…
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Sharon Vitella
Assistant Superintendent
Mt. Laurel School District
Mt. Laurel NJ USAhomeSharon Vitella, Ed.D.
…
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Srdjan Vukcevic
Mindfulness Coach
Blue Coach
Podgorica Montenegro MontenegrohomeSrdjan comes into this area with over 15 years of formal and intensive leadership and coaching training and a background in teaching and education. Through practicing Kendo…
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Pam Walton
Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Napa Valley Unified School District
Napa CA USAhomePam has been practicing and studying mindfulness since 1986, including 3 ½ years in intensive, formal retreat. Pam is a mental health consultant, clinical supervisor and…
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Patti Ward
Mindfulness Educator and Educational Consultant
Sparta MI USAhomePatricia Ward has over 35 years of experience working in schools with students, teachers and school leaders. She has a Masters degree in the area of Learning Disabilities,…
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David Watson
Mindfulness Teacher
The Mindful Mentor
Manhattan Beach CA USAhomeDave is a dedicated mindfulness practitioner and teacher who is currently working with high school students, adults in his community and incarcerated youth at Los Angeles…
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Mehrnoosh Watson
Teacher, Parenting and Early Childhood Consultant
Thoreau School and Private Practice
Concord MA USAhomeMehrnoosh Watson weaves the insights gained from her work as an educational consultant, Parent Coach, Mindful Instructor and years of experience as a public school teacher.…
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Rosie Waugh
Mindfulness Coordinator
McLean School
Potomac MD USAhomeRosie Waugh has over 30 years experience as an independent school educator. During that time she has served as a school administrator and classroom teacher. Ms. Waugh is…
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Sarah Waxman
Outside Provider
San Francisco CA USAhomeSarah Waxman has been a children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher since 2010. Originally from Washington, D.C., she has taught in various schools, after-school programs, and…
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Emily Tara Weiner
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern and Registered Art Therapist
Mindful Art Program
Oakland CA USAhomeEmily has a duel master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from NDNU in Belmont, CA, and brings over a decade of formal meditation and mindfulness…
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Vanessa Weiner
Executive Director
Center for Resilience
Providence RI USAhomeWith a practice that started in adolescence, Vanessa Weiner is passionate about sharing mindfulness with people of all ages. She founded the organization in 2012 initially to…
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Sue West
Classroom teacher and Mindfulness Instructor
Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki
Brunswick ME USAhomeSue has been a classroom art teacher at the high school level for over 30 years, and was one of the founding faculty of the Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in Wiscasset,…
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Kevin Wever
Elementary School Teacher/ Mindfulness Educator
Pioneer VAPA School
Pioneer CA USAhomeSince living in South East Asia as a teenager, Kevin has been drawn to Mindfulness and contemplative Studies. The commitment to personal practice and passion for the well…
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Abigail Wilber
Mindfulness and Yoga Educator/Trainer/Consultant
Denver CO USAhomeAbigail Wilber is an educator of yoga and mindfulness for children and adults. Her passion is to empower children by giving them tools that support them during the challenges…
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Jen Wilkinson
Until recently, Jen Wilkinson kept her mindfulness practices separate from her workplace. Now, she investigates ways to integrate mindfulness in her school community as a…
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Susie Wolbe
Owner
Dr Susie Wolbe’s Educational Services
Rowlett TX USAhomeDr Susie Wolbe started her career as an educator, serving as a classroom teacher in the public school system, and both classroom teacher and principal in private schools.…
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Maja Wrzesien
Psychologist and Researcher
Valencia Valencia SpainhomeMaja Wrzesien has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. As researcher, she has specialized in the application of new technologies in mental health and education. She is a member of…
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Heather Wurtzel
Mindfulness Educator
Atlanta GA USAhomeHeather Wurtzel has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to young people in the Atlanta area for over a decade. Most recently, she has focused her efforts at The Friends School…
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Nora Yasumura
Educator, Administrator, Diversity Consultant
Hotchkiss School
Lakeville CT USAhomeNora is passionate about facilitating spaces that inspire participants to mindfully examine their inner resources and remain curious about their interconnections with others.…
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Barbara Young
HEALTH TEACHER, YOGA & MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTOR
East Ridge Middle School
Ridgefield CT USAhomeBarbara is currently teaching middle school health (year 26) at East Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield, Connecticut. She began infusing yoga and mindfulness skills into the…
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