Have you felt like the school year is already speeding by? Maybe you’ve caught yourself saying, “I can’t believe summer is over already!” or “How is it late-August already?” or “This semester is flying!”
Many educators know how it feels to move from lesson plans to grading to meetings, constantly getting things done but rarely feeling fully present.
However, when practiced regularly, mindfulness helps time feel like it moves at the right speed. It grounds us, connects us, and allows us to notice the small, good moments while listening more deeply to the challenging ones.
In this meditation circle, participants will learn simple, teacher-friendly techniques that can be practiced anywhere: before the first bell, during a prep period, winding down after a long day, or at home. The session also integrates gentle reflective writing to deepen the practice and make mindfulness feel approachable and restorative.
Educators will leave feeling a little more grounded, a little more at ease, and a lot more connected to themselves.
This event will be hosted on-campus at Belleville West High School to make it more accessible for teachers and staff, but educators from any district are welcome to join in person or via Zoom.
About the Host
Sarah Bland is a certified meditation teacher and educator with over a decade of classroom experience. She brings advanced training in writing instruction and a passion for combining mindfulness with reflective writing in ways that feel restorative and accessible for teachers.
As both a teacher and a parent, Sarah understands the pressures of always being “on” and the challenges of balancing classroom responsibilities with personal life. Through her workshops, she creates supportive spaces where educators can pause, ground themselves, and reconnect with their own voices. Her work is dedicated to helping teachers bring more presence, balance, and joy into their professional and personal lives.
