Mindful Education in the Schools
Let’s bring this work to your school. Support your students and staff with tools that truly make a difference.
Mindful Education in the Schools began right here in Iowa, created by a former elementary teacher with one powerful goal: to help raise happy, healthy, and safe kids—not just at home, but at school, too. In 2016, Molly Schreiber, founder and CEO of Challenge to Change, Inc., launched the program with 30-minute live sessions in classrooms, helping students build skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, collaboration, and other core competencies aligned with Iowa SEL and CASEL standards.
What started with just one school has now grown to more than 99 schools across Iowa!
I had the privilege of joining this work in its early days, teaching the curriculum in classrooms without the added pressures of navigating public education politics. As a former music teacher, I immediately saw the overlap between what the arts offer students and what this mindfulness-based curriculum brings to the table: resilience, creativity, emotional intelligence, and a sense of belonging.
For four years, I taught this curriculum under Challenge to Change, Inc., eventually returning to Northwest Iowa to introduce it in local districts. The photos on this page reflect that journey, along with heartfelt testimonials from educators who witnessed the impact firsthand.
This work didn’t just transform my teaching—it transformed my life. It inspired me to pursue both the 95-Hour RCYT (Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher) and the 200-Hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certifications, which are now also available locally through Safe Harbor Yoga.
You can also read more in my book, Molly’s Path, which I wrote during my time at Challenge to Change. I’m always happy to autograph a copy!
If you're an educator or administrator looking for meaningful, standards-aligned continuing education—and a way to make a lasting difference in your school community—this is it.
LIVE Programming (my recommendation)
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8 - 30 minute lessons given once a month focusing mindfulness tools and techniques
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No prep needed- I arrive with all I need!
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Access to C2C's Teacher Portal with 100+ resources that can be downloaded or printed FOR FREE!
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Access to the C2C Hub where your teachers can continue their own mindfulness journey through movement and breathwork videos taught by C2C professionals!
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And ME as your instructor and contact for programming!
ONLINE Programming- great to fit into your teacher's schedules.
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8 - 30 minute lessons given once a month as a click and play format focusing mindfulness tools and techniques
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Access to C2C's Teacher Portal with 100+ resources that can be downloaded or printed FOR FREE!
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Access to the C2C Hub where your teachers can continue their own mindfulness journey through movement and breathwork videos taught by C2C professionals!
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And ME as your contact for programming!
To learn more about the curriculum and its foundations, please see Challenge to Change's website. Click the button below!
"You, Kayla, are what make this program great. We love having you!"
-Katie, a school Principal
"Through this program, our Chargers are strengthening student resilience in order to positively impact stress management, self-esteem and decision-making, while assisting in the regulation of emotions to reduce emotional distress and conduct problems. Our staff is also involved in PD to help guide their students with the resources this program offers."
- Hannah, School Principal