Who is Jean?
A creative, compassionate and experienced educator offering personalized services as a tutor, academic coach and mindful outdoor guide for individuals and groups of all ages.
Degrees & Certifications
- Oberlin College, B.A.
- Lesley University, M.Ed.
- Harvard University, Citation: Religion & Education
- Earned Japan Memorial Fulbright Teacher scholarship
- Mindful Schools Fundamentals
- Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Level 1
- Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership, Level 2
- Kripalu School of Yoga, Certified Yoga Teacher (200 Hours)
- Wilderness First Responder
- Certified Lifeguard
- Sheltered English Immersion Certificate
- Teacher of English as Foreign Language
Additional Experience
- 20+ years in elementary and secondary education in the US and abroad.
- 30+ years as an actively performing musician, providing an ear for listening and a commitment to collaboration
- 20+ years as a meditation/mindfulness practitioner and group leader to youth and adults
- Outdoor faculty at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
- Board Member with Friends of the Blue Hills
- Mindful Outdoor Hike leader at Mt. Greylock Reservation
- Mentor with Elevate Youth
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