
About Brain Power
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:
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Mindfulness
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Brain breaks
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Neuroplasticity
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Physical exercise
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Positive Socialization
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Emotional Regulation
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Character Development
What separates Brain Power Wellness is that 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
Positive relationships are the cornerstone of any successful classroom or school environment. 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. (Click here to see our model)

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)
Our Team
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Executive Director
Field Coordinator
Field Coordinator
Field Coordinator
Instructor
Field Coordinator
Field Coordinator
Field Coordinator (Miami)
Field Coordinator (D.C.)
Field Coordinator
Instructor
Field Coordinator
Instructor

Elizabeth Chavez
Instructor & Curriculum Developer
Instructor (Denmark)
Media Coordinator
Brain Power Leaders
Marcus Rimpel
Instructor

Susan Agosto
Public School 18
Bronx

Natasha Andrews
Public School 40
Queens

Jennifer Bayer
Public School 212
Queens

Maddie Bodnar
Public School 31
Bronx

Anthony Valentino
Public School 139
Queens

Barbara Gandelman
Public School 144
Queens

Peter Kalkau
Public School 43
Bronx

Rachael Clarke
Intermediate School 192
Queens

Marie Grant
Intermediate School 192
Queens

Stacy Kendall
Middle School 224
Bronx

Denise Comenzo
Public School 84
Brooklyn

Ashley Harrison
Public School 76
Queens

Lambrini Matsas
Public School 166
Queens

Maria De Vava
Public School 82
Queens

Stephanie Herrera-Canteros
Public School 277
Queens

Lei Ann Mosby
Middle School 72
Queens

Channa Patterson
Public School 25
Bronx

Alex Roviezzo
Public School 65
Bronx

Melissa Williams
Public School 161
Bronx

Erica Soto
Public School 28
Brooklyn

Anwar Zindani
Public School 18
Bronx

Jackie Vakalopoulos
Middle School 217
Queens
Model Principals




Reva Gluck-Schneider
Public School 144Q
District 28, Queens
Harriet Diaz
Intermediate School 192Q
District 29, Queens
Jorge Perdomo
Public School 1X
District 7, Bronx
Judith James
Public School 28K
District 16, Brooklyn



Sereida Rodriguez
Public School 84K
District 14, Brooklyn
Jessica Geller
Public School 166Q
District 30, Queens
Bill Hewlett
Public & Middle School 31X
District 7, Bronx
Advisory Board

Professor
Emeran Mayer
MD, PhD
Director
Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress,
Ingestive Behavior
& Obesity Program,
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Marjorie Schiering
Professor of Education
Molloy College

Reed V. Tuckson
MD, FACP
Tuckson Health Connections, LLC