Celebrate Black Teachers and Students
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
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Dr. Hon from Pearland TX is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
I need funding to participate in Breathe for Change to support my students and staff learn wellness tools, like mindfulness and yoga, to empower them to love, take care of, and advocate for themselves.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My students are AMAZING. As the Student Support Counselor, I often am blessed to hear some of the most heart-wrenching stories, and then am able to watch my student persevere through those stories and experiences. We deal with pretty heavy stuff in my office, but my students (or my kiddos as I affectionately call them) know that my office is a safe place for them, and that I am an adult they can truly trust.
My kiddos are 7th and 8th graders, and if you remember that age from your own childhood, you know that it can be quite tumultuous.
Add in social media, as well as typical teenage woes, and you'll soon realize our teens these days are dealing with things we never dreamed of.
My office is a place of warmth and safety for my students. They know they can say anything in there, without fear of being judged. They are encouraged to be honest, no matter how scary that may be. They are encouraged to speak their truth and dig deep, so that we can navigate the hard parts together, and rise above them.
Counselors are key in teaching students social skills that include self-control, mindfulness, and empathy. Studies have shown that students participating in school curriculums that focus on emotional intelligence have lower delinquency rates, lower arrests, and lower uses of health and mental health services. These same studies show that academic skills, while still very important for future success, have less of an impact on crime and delinquency rates.
Learning wellness tools, like mindfulness and yoga, empower students to love, take care of, and advocate for themselves.
These tools will help our students cope with the current trauma that has been so devastating as we continue to deal with this pandemic.
This project will help cover the cost of the Breathe For Change training program which will help me build on what I know about mindfulness and yoga. This program will also enable me to share the positive change I've experienced with our small group counseling, future students, as well as with the faculty of my building, and the community.
Breathe for Change is a wellness training program conceived by educators for educators. Upon graduation from Breathe for Change, I will become certified to lead wellness and social-emotional learning programs at my school (both for students and for other educators) and in my community. Additionally, I will earn a nationally recognized RYT-200 hour yoga teacher certification. This nine-month virtual program enhances the well-being of educators, students, and greater school communities by training educators in meaningful areas of meditation, philosophy, anatomy, social-emotional strategy, and yoga practice.
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