Mindful Schools, Joyful People: Supporting Leaders, Educators, and Students
3 credits / 45 hours
Instructor Jessica Weinberg
Course Description
In the fast-paced and often overwhelming world of education, teachers and administrators are constantly navigating competing demands, frequently prioritizing the needs of others over their own well-being. This course invites educators and school leaders to embark on a transformative journey of self-care and renewal while recognizing that caring for oneself is not a luxury, but a foundational step toward caring effectively for others.
Participants will explore practical and restorative self-care tools including mindfulness, breath-work, visualization, gratitude practices, and world cultural traditions that support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and resilience. Beyond personal well-being, these practices are intentionally designed to be meaningful and adaptable for classroom use, helping educators cultivate calm, connection, and emotional safety for students. As participants deepen their own mindfulness practice, they will also develop strategies to model, teach, and integrate these skills into classroom routines, school culture, and student interactions. The culmination of this course will result in a greater sense of joy and balance in our schools.
At its core, this course emphasizes the power of relationship-building, beginning with self-awareness and compassion, and extending outward to students, colleagues, families, and the broader school community. By the end of the course, educators and leaders will feel empowered to lead with clarity, presence, and heart, creating equitable, supportive environments where adults and students alike feel seen, valued, and able to thrive.
Price range: $285.00 through $580.00
Course Description
In the fast-paced and often overwhelming world of education, teachers and administrators are constantly navigating competing demands, frequently prioritizing the needs of others over their own well-being. This course invites educators and school leaders to embark on a transformative journey of self-care and renewal while recognizing that caring for oneself is not a luxury, but a foundational step toward caring effectively for others.
Participants will explore practical and restorative self-care tools including mindfulness, breath-work, visualization, gratitude practices, and world cultural traditions that support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and resilience. Beyond personal well-being, these practices are intentionally designed to be meaningful and adaptable for classroom use, helping educators cultivate calm, connection, and emotional safety for students. As participants deepen their own mindfulness practice, they will also develop strategies to model, teach, and integrate these skills into classroom routines, school culture, and student interactions. The culmination of this course will result in a greater sense of joy and balance in our schools.
At its core, this course emphasizes the power of relationship-building, beginning with self-awareness and compassion, and extending outward to students, colleagues, families, and the broader school community. By the end of the course, educators and leaders will feel empowered to lead with clarity, presence, and heart, creating equitable, supportive environments where adults and students alike feel seen, valued, and able to thrive.
Course Objectives
Students that enroll in this class will...
Know
- key self-care and classroom mindfulness practices including breathwork, meditation, and gratitude techniques
- the impact of stress and burnout on educators and how intentional self-care can mitigate these effects
- tools like visualization, journaling, and energy-based practices that support holistic well-being for educators, administrators, and students
Understand
- the connection between self-care and effective teaching and leadership in educational environments
- how cultivating self-awareness and emotional balance strengthens relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
- the role of vulnerability, authenticity, and community in building supportive professional networks
and Be Able To
- integrate mindfulness, gratitude, and visualization techniques into daily routines and in a school environment
- create and implement a personalized wellness plan for ongoing self-care
- practice reflective strategies such as journaling and intentional pauses to manage stress and maintain emotional clarity
