Who We Are
Our Mission
Brain Power Wellness teaches physical and mental brain breaks, mindfulness practices, and social emotional wellness strategies that support a positive classroom atmosphere. We partner with Teachers, Students, Parents, and Administrators to create a sustainable, healthy, happy and focused school environment.
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 Program Director
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer & Field Coordinator
Trainer
Instructor
Media Coordinator
Instructor
Accounts Receivable
Trainer
Instructor
Office Manager
Brain Power Leaders
Susan Agosto
Public School 18
Bronx
Natasha Andrews
Public School 40
Queens
Jennifer Bayer
Public School 212
Queens
Maddie Bodnar
Public School 31
Bronx
Elizabeth Chavez
Middle School 343
Bronx
Rachael Clarke
Intermediate School 192
Queens
Denise Comenzo
Public School 84
Brooklyn
Maria De Vava
Public School 82
Queens
Barbara Gandelman
Public School 144
Queens
Marie Grant
Intermediate School 192
Queens
Ashley Harrison
Public School 76
Queens
Stephanie Herrera-Canteros
Public School 277
Queens
Peter Kalkau
Public School 43
Bronx
Stacy Kendall
Middle School 224
Bronx
Lambrini Matsas
Public School 166
Queens
Lei Ann Mosby
Middle School 72
Queens
Channa Patterson
Public School 25
Bronx
Alex Roviezzo
Public School 65
Bronx
Erica Soto
Public School 28
Brooklyn
Jackie Vakalopoulos
Middle School 217
Queens
Anthony Valentino
Public School 139
Queens
Melissa Williams
Public School 161
Bronx
Anwar Zindani
Public School 18
Bronx
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