Nourish to Flourish: Tend and Befriend Your Nervous System

In the demanding field of education, where the well-being of teachers is paramount, cultivating a holistic approach to wellness is essential. Nourish to Flourish is a transformative masterclass designed for educators, as an introduction to the practical applications of neuroscience and mindfulness that will ultimately lead to a calm and regulated nervous system. Learning to tend and befriend one’s nervous system, prioritizing mental hygiene, and reducing reactivity are all foundational skills that are woven throughout Nourish to Flourish.

In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of practices such as mindfulness, movement, self-awareness, and stress reset. Activities will focus on personal well-being and include strategies to support the social-emotional needs of others.

Led by:

Mary Costello is an accomplished educator with a lifelong dedication to fostering learning in a developmentally and respectful manner . Beginning with a Bachelor of Science in both  Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish, she went on to obtain a Master’s in Educational Leadership with a specialty in Curriculum and Development.

Throughout her 30 plus years as an Educator, Mary taught Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Grade. In addition, she served as an Adjunct Professor at Marian College.   Her curiosity as an educator eventually took her down the path of Neuroscience as she sought innovative techniques that would amplify the learning of all students.  This led to her becoming a Certified Instructor and Teacher Trainer of Brain Based Learning.

In addition to the roles of Educator and Educational Consultant,  Mary is the Founder of Know Brains, LLC, a platform dedicated to educating and empowering people of all ages with transformative practices that enrich the Mind-Body connection. Recognizing the importance of this often overlooked whole child approach,  Mary has become a registered 200 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor and Certified Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator. Further emphasizing the commitment to lifelong learning, Mary is a Brain Longevity Specialist certified by the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation.

Dr. Patricia Caspary is an esteemed Educator and Consultant whose professional journey and accomplishments have been marked by both passion and dedication.  Patricia has over 30 years of classroom experience teaching elementary and middle school students. Her involvement with students, parents, and teachers led her to pursue a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. The focus of her dissertation was the social and emotional learning competencies that pave the way towards mental health and well-being. 

As the Founder of Breathe and Be, LLC, Patricia combines her vast teaching experiences with the wisdom of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, as she leads participants towards nervous system regulation. She works as a registered 200 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor and Certified Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Wellness Facilitator.  By June of 2024, she will have earned an additional certification as a Children’s Yoga Specialist.

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