Peace of Mind is a mission-driven, socially responsible 501(c)(3) organization. We are passionate about providing mindfulness-based social and emotional learning resources to elementary school teachers and students, helping schools become more positive and inclusive places in which children thrive. Peace of Mind is supported by an active, multi-talented Board of Directors and a dedicated staff.
Peace of Mind arises out of the work of teacher and curriculum author Linda Ryden. Linda began teaching her “Peace Class” at a public school in Washington DC in 2003, focusing on social and emotional learning and conflict resolution lessons. Her young students grasped the lessons intellectually; however, when children found themselves in challenging situations on the playground, at recess, or in their classrooms, they were unable to access what they had learned, overtaken by challenging emotions… read more
The Peace of Mind Team
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
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Parent Advisory Team: Subrat Biswal, Stefanie Wallach and friends
Media and Communications: Nora Jodrey, Feiras Rahman, Eli Blackwell
Graphic Design: Jodi Ferrier, Schwa Design
Website: Niki Van, Van-Studios