After ten years of teaching English in public schools, I discovered that integrating mindfulness into my classroom not only supported my students' social and emotional growth but also helped me support my own well-being in the midst of the complex profession of teaching.

With a master’s degree in English specializing in teaching writing and as a mindfulness meditation teacher, my experience has deeply fueled my passion for advocating for radical self-care and self-compassion for educators as the starting point for systemic evolution.

Today, as a contemplative writing and meditation teacher, I guide preK-12 teachers (and others!) in using mindfulness and reflective writing to foster care, community, and self-compassion, helping them to reconnect with their full humanity and cultivate more sustainable teaching practices.