Who We Are | Brain Power Wellness

How did BPW get started?

In September 2002, Dave Beal, the executive director of BPW, began teaching at Public School 375 in Brooklyn. While he was drawn to teaching in the wake of 9/11 as a way of empowering future leaders to create a more equitable, peaceful and sustainable world, it became clear that Dave needed help managing the stress of teaching in this high-needs environment. Dave began practicing yoga, tai chi and mindfulness and experienced great changes in his health and in his ability to connect with his students. Dave incorporated mind-body exercises into his classroom with great success and expanded it to school-wide mindfulness/SEL programs. After three years of leading these transformative school-wide programs, Dave was inspired to leave the classroom to share mindfulness and wellness with more school communities. To learn more about the history of BPW, click here.

About Brain Power Wellness

Our Mission

Brain Power Wellness’ vision is to elevate human consciousness to create a harmonious, just, joyful and sustainable future for humanity and the earth. Our mission is to help transform the culture of our partner schools through community building, self-development, SEL, mindfulness, holistic wellness and brain training forTeachers, Students, Parents, and Administrators.

What Makes Us Different?

We’re All That

There are a variety of excellent school programs that teach one or more of the following:

Mindfulness
Brain breaks
Yoga
Neuroplasticity

Physical exercise
Positive Socialization
Emotional Regulation
Character Development

Our training combines all of the above into a dynamic, engaging and effective format.

We’re Efficient

The majority of our activities are just 1-2 minutes long and help ensure an energized, efficient and focused classroom atmosphere.

We’re Human

While videos and webinars can be extremely instructive, it is the human component of our training system that sets us apart. Our certified trainers personally work with every student and staff member multiple times throughout the school year to create a vibrant culture of health, happiness and collaborative success.

We’re Student Driven

We provide authentic student leadership training and empower our Student Leaders to facilitate classroom and school- wide Brain Power activities.

We’re About Self-Care

We provide regular exercises for teachers and parents to manage their physical, emotional and mental health, thereby helping them tap into their highest potential.

We’re Sustainable

We provide tiered supports for students, teachers, administrators and parents to create a sustainable school-wide program. (Click here to see our model)