Self-care isn’t selfish – it’s vital to your well-being.

Before Breathe For Change, Ellie was feeling overwhelmed by her environment. Her school community was facing serious challenges — from gang violence to student disengagement — and she found herself emotionally depleted, unsure how to stay grounded in the chaos around her.

Ellie knew she couldn’t control everything happening around her… but she realized she could change how she responded to it. That shift — from surviving to thriving — is where her Breathe For Change journey began.

“This company gave me all the tools I needed to thrive, not just survive.”

Background

Ellie is a dedicated educator working in a high-stress environment where students and staff alike were struggling. Her school community was navigating tough realities and she felt those pressures seeping into her spirit. More than anything, she needed a way to reconnect with joy, purpose, and stability in the work she loved.

Challenges Faced

Before Breathe For Change, Ellie was:

• Emotionally impacted by the trauma and apathy in her school and community
• Feeling disconnected from her purpose and joy in teaching
• Searching for a way to bring peace, wellness, and energy back into her daily life

Transformation

Through the 200-hour Breathe For Change training, Ellie began to focus on what she could control — her mindset, her energy, and her wellness practices. She integrated mindfulness, yoga, and SEL tools into her life and felt a powerful shift.

Ellie now radiates confidence and calm — and she shares that energy everywhere she goes. From Chair Yoga Mondays and a “Self-Care Corner” in the staff newsletter to student wellness clubs and weekly 5-minute video check-ins, Ellie has brought Breathe For Change to every corner of her school.

She even started visiting special education classrooms during her planning time — something that grew organically from her renewed sense of connection. Watching those students light up during yoga has been one of the greatest joys of her career.

Q&A

Why did you choose the Breathe For Change program?

“I knew I couldn’t control the chaos around me — but I could control how I reacted to it. I needed something that would help me show up better for myself and for my students.”

What’s been your biggest transformation?

“I gained confidence. I started integrating wellness into my life — and then naturally began sharing it with others. It’s changed everything.”

How have you brought it into your community?

“We started Chair Yoga for staff and students, wellness clubs, a Self-Care Corner in our newsletter, and weekly breathing videos. I visit special education classrooms just to bring joy through yoga. It’s all become part of how I teach.”

What would you say to someone considering Breathe For Change?

“This company will support you and encourage you. You’ll be part of a team that’s changing the world — one teacher at a time.”

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Ellie’s story shows what’s possible when educators invest in their own healing. She took charge of her well-being, reignited her joy, and became a wellness leader for her entire school. By equipping educators with the tools to support both themselves and their students, the Breathe for Change Master’s Degree is shaping the future of education, one teacher at a time.

Learn more about our program or apply today to start your journey!