More Testimonials
“What do we want our children to know and be able to do as whole children? By narrowing the curriculum to a few core areas we are not addressing other aspects of the child. They don’t just have mathematics, science, and English in their heads. What we are trying to do is re-design and restructure what we are doing and the Brain Education Program has been one aspect of it. Brain Education has changed the attitude and practice of how we discipline children and how we work with them to settle down their emotions and behaviors. I used to reserve Wednesdays for student hearings and for disciplinary purposes and for the last three weeks I haven’t had any!”
-Hayes Lewis Superintendent of Schools – Zuni public school district 2013
“Brain education is the new frontier in working sensitively and successfully with children in school. Our training, “Power Brain”, helped connect the overall health of the brain to our ability to regulate our emotions, our thoughts, our bodies. It gives useful tools to educators to go beyond curricular standards and conventional strategies by embracing the whole child in the learning process. A healthy brain is at the heart of building emotional intelligence and physical wellbeing within the learning environment. Brain Education is a prescription for teacher self-care as well, as its methodologies can be applied to those who are teaching as well as those who are being taught. As our understanding of brain care develops as educators, we are able to recognize when to push and when to breathe in the classroom, a very useful gauge for success. I am grateful for the education our faculty received”
-Shelley Schweizer, Special Educator K-8, La Tierra Montessori School
“I am a Physical Therapist working with both children and adults in rural northern New Mexico.
I utilize many brain education techniques in my sessions with elementary students in the regular and special education classrooms. I also teach parents and community members, as well as Adaptive Sports Program participants how to calm their minds and connect with their bodies utilizing the basic principles and techniques from Power Brain Education. Results have been amazing and this approach continues to remind me how powerful simple daily activities that connect our bodies and minds can go a long way for health, happiness and peace!”
-Jean Porteus, Physical Therapist NM License #1359, La Tierra Montessori School
“I have noticed that after our power brain sessions the majority of my students are more focused. Power Brain provides the full engagement of brain and body that children crave.”
Mark Lies, 4th Grade Teacher, La Tierra Montessori School
“I find the Brain Education activities very helpful with my students, especially my students on the spectrum and my students who benefit from constant movement breaks throughout the day.”
Chrissy Weaver, Special Education Teacher (K-4 grade). Spectrum is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), La Tierra Montessori School
“I would like to take this time to acknowledge a Volunteer Group (Brain Education) for their outstanding work with Santa Fe County’s Youth. They were able to teach the youth several techniques to deal with different situations that they may be confronted with in the future, team building, anger, depression, and last but not least utilizing the full potential of the BRAIN. The Santa Fe County Youth Development Program is very thankful to this organization and hopes will be able to continue working together in the future.”
-Jose I. Jacquez, Senior Shift Supervisor – Brain Education for Day Reporting Pilot Project 2015, Santa Fe Youth Development Facility
“As Supervisor of the Day Reporting Program, I oversee the day to day operation, education and extracurricular programming for the students and monitor staff. While observing the Brain Education Training program I noted their enthusiasm for and dedication to educate others. Their respect for the students was paramount even during difficult times, behavioral issues and other disagreements. While the overwhelming majority of the students likely live in poverty, this program provided a unique opportunity to explore healthy living alternatives they would otherwise not have access to. Additionally, the accepting and supporting environment the instructors provided was a rarity for the students to experience. Through firm and fair consistency they were able to build trust and acceptance with this troubled population. We appreciate the positive influence and look forward to working with Brain Education Training in the future.”
Nicole Deaderick, Day Reporting Supervisor – Brain Education for Day Reporting Pilot Project 2015, Santa Fe Youth Development Facility
“I, Officer Roybal, a Life Skills Worker II, provided security in Day Reporting at the Youth Development Detention Center. During this assignment, I had the opportunity of overseeing the Brain Education Program. They provided different kinds of activities such as concentration, meditation, exercised to stimulate brain function. The students were engaged and enjoyed the activities during the program. Brain Education assisted students with self-control and stress relief to apply in their day to day life. I enjoyed getting to know the instructor and hope to work with them again.”
Kenneth Roybal, Life Skills Worker II – Brain Education for Day Reporting Pilot Project 2015, Santa Fe Youth Development Facility