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Mrs. Dunnigan from Bergenfield, NJ is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Breathe for Change Enhancing Student and Educator Well-being!

I need financial assistance for a 200-hour SEL*F and yoga teacher training so that I can bring more social-emotional learning practice, wellness, and yoga to the staff, students, and families in my school district.

  • $2,293 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am dedicated to my students’ overall well-being. Mindfulness, meditation, mindset shifts, and SEL have been instrumental in helping me to create a safe and supportive learning environment conducive to high levels of success. My students love using the glitter jar to calm their minds and bodies, blowing bubbles to release negative thoughts as they watch them float away, and breathing deeply to get into their calm bodies, peaceful minds, and kind hearts. When students feel safe and supported, they are more willing to take learning risks as they try something new and embrace mistakes to view them as opportunities that help them learn and grow.

The past couple of years have created hardships for so many.

My students are trying to make sense of their ever-changing world. Many are stuck in a constant state of stress. Wellness should be the top priority on everyone’s list. I am seeking certification through the Breathe For Change training program. I will be able to enhance my skills to facilitate wellness and social-emotional learning as well as teach inclusive and trauma-informed yoga in the classroom and community. I am fortunate to work in all five elementary schools in my district, which allows me to connect with many students and colleagues. I cannot wait to start my training! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Breathe For Change training program.

Mrs. Dunnigan Hoover Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bergenfield, NJ View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

500 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity Breathe For Change Training $1,691.00
Activity Deposit for Breathe For Change $199.00

Trip cost

$1,890.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,948.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$343.83

Total project goal

$2,292.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,292.18

14 Donors

-$2,032.18

Donations toward project cost

-$1,727.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$304.83

match offer

-$260.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$221.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.00

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 $0.00

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