Barnaby Spring
Breathing, Feeling, Healing
What You'll Learn
Learn the components of system-wide mindfulness in schools from the Director of Mindfulness in Education at the New York City Department of Education, and hear practical “north stars” to follow when developing your mindful education program
Understand the importance of leadership buy-in and a culturally responsive approach when introducing new programs and trainings into schools
Hear how practicing mindfulness together creates a space for colleagues to have an authentic dialogue around challenging systemic issues
About Barnaby Spring
About Chris McKenna

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Thank you. It inspiring to see encouragement of a full system approach, showing dedication to training, supporting and growing a mindfulness paradigm.
Barnaby! My soul springs up with happiness at the thought of your work! When I was in the trenches and needed professional advice regarding secularism and Mindful, Chris McKenna directed me to you. Your support is priceless, and your spirit invaluable! Let’s all change the world together!
Great job Barnaby describing the work that is happening already and how you’re supporting and advancing that work!
Thank you, Argos! Given your own understanding of & commitment to the work in NYCDOE/NYC I appreciate your feedback!
Barnaby’s description as if we were on a surfboard and thought that everything would pass, but it was actually a wave that is growing, very exciting and gives a sense of partnership in the journey. Thanks
Thank you, Sarit! You got it: partnership in the journey. My son surfs so I gotta give him credit!! 😉
Is the best way to make SEL and Mindfulness part of the teacher training curriculum?
Great interview thank you.
Hi Sue, I don’t know if there is a best way other than paying attention to what different teachers r doing in different ways to meet the needs of ALL students. I think mindfulness is a bookcase and SEL is one of the books on the bookshelf. Thank you. B
I feel so inspired by your work! I stared practicing meditation and yoga a month ago early in the morning, and one of the effects has been to be aware of my emotions and do something about it. Before showing my kids how powerful mindfulness is I am working on managing my triggers, noting my breath, and empower myself saying: “I choose to do something different, I choose to heal”
After watching your video I feel committed to keep going!!! Thank you!!!!