The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transf

" I enrolled in The professional development -The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Wellness Strategies For a Calm, Mindful End of the School Year at the end of the 2025 school year to help me finish up what may be my last full year of teaching and it could not have come at a better time. What a gift to be able to join other professionals weekly, who have committed to showing up for themselves so they can then show up for others. Melanie Anderson authentically shared her passion for mindfulness by providing personal stories as well as valuable resources. Thank you."  Jayne G. Amityville SD

"If you are looking for a class to deal with your anxiety pertaining to the end of the year….THIS IS FOR YOU. I started this class feeling empty but leaving with my heart and mind full of different strategies to support myself my colleagues and my students." Daniel H- Baldwin SD

Mental Health Literacy Through Mindfulness for K-12 School Counselors and

Educators

The above course is a very beneficial class to take. I learned so much in a short period

of time, as the teacher created an easy to follow format. I plan on incorporating these

videos used, and the techniques for my classes as well as practicing the mindfulness

steps for myself. I am looking forward to taking more classes with this teacher. K. Rosario Amityville UFSD 9-12 Teacher

 The Slice of Mindfulness online modules are practical, engaging, and easy to integrate into daily life. Each lesson is thoughtfully organized into manageable segments that make learning mindfulness feel realistic and accessible. The exercises are clear, reflective, and immediately applicable for both personal growth and professional settings. Overall, this program is a valuable resource for building emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy coping skills. Natalie B. Uniondale SD

 The course “"Mental Health Literacy Through Mindfulness for K-12 School Counselors and Educators" was an exceptional experience, providing in-depth knowledge and relevant tools for the school environment.  It also provided insights and techniques valuable to educators to take charge of their own self-care, and to be more aware of themselves and their environment.  Melanie Anderson is a knowledgeable and engaging presenter, and the Zoom sessions as well as the online course content were enjoyable and easy to navigate! I would recommend this course to anyone in the field of education. Kristin L. School Counselor

Melanie’s course provided me with several tools and explanations to support my students through their emotions, as well as ones that would work for myself!

This has already helped me in working with students who have a defeated outlook on their courses and work to create a growth mindset as we move forward together. 

Alyssa W.-Babylon UFSD

I recently completed an online course on Mindfulness and the New York State mental health standards for schools, and I’m genuinely impressed. The course was insightful from start to finish, delivering a clear and practical framework that I can apply directly in my classroom.

The instructor stood out as incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. Her depth of expertise was evident in every module, and she provided real-world examples that bridged theory and practice. I left each session with a deeper understanding of how mindfulness can support students’ social-emotional learning.

What I appreciated most was the fresh perspective on addressing the diverse needs of students. The course offered thoughtful strategies for incorporating mindfulness into daily routines, classroom management, and supportive interventions. It emphasized compassion, inclusivity, and student agency, which I believe are essential for creating a positive learning environment.

The content was well-structured, engaging, and thoughtfully paced. The resources, practical activities, and assessment considerations were valuable and easy to adapt to my own classroom context. I feel more equipped to foster resilience, focus, and well-being among my students.

Overall, this course exceeded my expectations. It’s a worthwhile investment of time for educators who are serious about integrating mindfulness into a standards-driven approach to mental health in schools. I highly recommend it to teachers, school counselors, and administrators looking to enhance their practice with evidence-based mindfulness strategies. Lori H. Amityville

A slice of Mindfulness was an excellent course that instilled the importance of being in the

moment in order to improve the lives of teachers and students. Melanie is a wonderful

instructor and easily shares her passion for Mindfulness and how, when put into practice in the

classroom, can facilitate mental health literacy and self-regulation. Susan K. Half Hollow Hills-Administrator