Simply Mindful: Where Your Learning Style Meets Mindfulness
Bridging educational theory and mindfulness to create a grounded path for human development
The Approach
Beth is a certified mindfulness meditation leader and educational specialist dedicated to making mindfulness practical, personal, and effective. With two degrees in Education and a career spent studying human behavior, Beth moves beyond one-size-fits-all meditation. She focuses on the bridge between learning styles and contemplative practice, helping you understand how your unique mind processes the world so you can find a mindfulness practice that actually sticks.
From Theory to Practice
Her methodology is rooted in the belief that mindfulness is a skill to be learned, not just a state of mind. By connecting established learning theories with grounded meditation techniques, Beth helps you move past abstract concepts to see and feel real results in your own human development. Whether through breathwork, movement, or sound, her goal is to help you achieve a state of radical self-acceptance through a practice that fits your life.
The Foundation
Beth’s unique perspective is informed by a career dedicated to strategy and research. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University and her Master’s in Education from the University of Toledo. She has served in leadership roles in education, local non-profits, and previously owned her own meditation studio. Through these experiences, Beth has mastered the art of translating complex data into actionable insights, a skill she now applies to the study of mindfulness and human behavior.
The Person Behind the Practice
Beth is a classically trained musician and long-time practitioner of Qi Gong, often integrating her love for sound and intentional movement into her teaching. As a mother and a lifelong learner, she understands the challenge of finding quiet in a loud world. She is passionate about sharing the tools of grounded self-awareness to help others live more intentional, compassionate lives.
Past Speaking Engagements
- Google for Education
- America Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
- National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- The Anna Jinja Show (Podcast)
- WATH 970 AM Radio
Speaking & Professional Interests
Beth frequently presents on topics such as:
- Mindfulness for Your Unique Learning Style: Understanding how brain-based learning theories can personalize your meditation practice.
- From Theory to Presence: Practical strategies for bridging educational pedagogy and daily mindfulness.
- The Science of Radical Self-Acceptance: Utilizing human development frameworks to build a kinder relationship with yourself.
- Grounded Awareness in a Digital Age: Techniques for finding focus and intentionality in a high-stimulation world.
- The Pedagogy of Presence: How understanding the way we learn can deepen our capacity for mindfulness.
- Sound, Rhythm, and Focus: Exploring the intersection of music theory and contemplative practices for mental clarity.
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