Natalie Freeburn teaches at Saline High School in Saline, Michigan. She began her study of mindfulness with MC4ME’s 8-week Mindfulness Foundations for Educators program and became certified in Little Flower Yoga. With support from the Saline Board of Education, and input from her students, Natalie created an elective to address students stress that has become so popular, she teaches several sections each semester. Learn how Natalie makes her classroom a safe place for students to develop strategies to reduce their stress. 

​​​​Laura Peurach (Southfield Schools) reports: The TK8 (Thompson School, K-8) Zen Zone came to life during the 2021-2022 school year as I was participating in a six-month SEL/Mindfulness course. My vision was to create a space that would be inviting to my students and would provide them a safe place to practice mindfulness and a bit of yoga.