Pause, Breathe, Teach: Helping Students (and Yourself!) Stay Regulated (Online Workshop, 9-11am)

MSAA Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, Building Administrators, and (K-12) Staff 

Pause, Breathe, Teach: Helping Students (and Yourself!) Stay Regulated

When students struggle with self-regulation, it can throw off the entire classroom dynamic-and let’s be honest, some days it’s hard to stay regulated yourself! 

This workshop is designed to help educators bring mindfulness into their teaching in a way that’s simple, practical, and effective. Mindfulness isn’t just about sitting still and meditating; it’s about using small, powerful moments throughout the day to reset, refocus, and create a calmer learning environment. Discover tools to help your students transition between tasks, manage big emotions, and build self-awareness; all while improving focus and engagement.

 But mindfulness isn’t just for students-it’s for you, too. Explore self-regulation strategies that help you manage stress, stay calm under pressure, and respond to challenges with greater patience and clarity. By understanding how mindfulness supports brain development, emotional regulation, and overall well-being, you’ll feel more confident incorporating it into your classroom culture.

Participants will:

·     Gain a clear understanding of how mindfulness supports brain development, self-regulation, and overall well-being

·      Acquire practical tools to make mindfulness accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for students of all ages

·      Identify the key benefits of mindfulness for fostering emotional regulation, enhancing focus, and reducing stress in both students and educators

·      Learn and practice simple mindfulness techniques, including breathing exercises, grounding strategies, and movement-based mindfulness

·      Explore ways to seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into daily classroom routines without disrupting instructional time

When: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Delivery Method: Online Workshop

ZOOM Link: It will be provided on Wednesday, October 15 

Presenter: Kerri Russo, TACC Consulting, LLC

PD Hours: 2 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

Fees: Member $80 / Non-Member $100

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net

Kerri Russo | TACC Consulting, LLC

Kerri Russo brings 20 years of experience as a licensed School Psychologist to her work as the founder of TACC Consulting. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including cognitive behavioral therapy, ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment and learning disorders, social and interpersonal conflicts, and high-functioning autism. Notably, she specializes in emotional regulation strategies that promote both academic and personal success.

Through TACC Consulting, Kerri is dedicated to enhancing classroom environments by empowering children to effectively manage their emotions, thereby unlocking their full learning potential. She partners with schools, teachers, and students to remove learning barriers through emotional regulation and mindfulness strategies. Her mission is to support educators, students, and administrators in creating thriving learning environments. She believes in fostering collaboration, building essential skills, and addressing challenges step by step to empower schools to cultivate resilience, focus, and achievement.

Kerri holds master’s degrees in both Education and Counseling Psychology. She is also a certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach, and a graduate of the Mindful Schools Essentials Program. As a mother of four sons, ages 10-20, she understands the importance of emotional well-being, which inspired the creation of TACC Consulting.

Click to connect with Kerri Russo at: https://www.taccconsulting.com/