Hello!

I'm Marie Nagode.  In my role as an Educational Wellness Specialist, I use mindfulness and yoga to support traditional social emotional learning in schools.  I have over 25 years of experience in the field of education - in corporations and job retraining programs, colleges and universities, and most recently in PreK-Grade 8 schools.

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Every school is different, which is why I take a consultative approach to helping you develop a program that works for your community.  Together, we will assess your school's needs, identify priorities, and formulate a plan. 

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My work is aligned with CASEL's Core Competencies which provide a framework for effective skills development.  I have partipated in workshops and continuing education to further my understanding of the CASEL methodology.  For more information on CASEL, please click here.

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Through extensive training with Mindful Schools and the UMASS Memorial Center for Mindfulness (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - MBSR), I have developed a deep understanding of the power of mindfulness to transform the way we engage with ourselves and the world around us.  Along my 17- year personal yoga journey, I have also completed training with Childlight Education Company (Yoga for Kids and Teens), and most recently my 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification.  All of these experiences have elevated my teaching while also helping me to live my life in a mindful way.