Congratulations
Cohort 5!
On April 27, 2026, YMTP² celebrated the graduation of 35 new 95-hour yoga and mindfulness certified teachers! We are very proud of this group of this group of dedicated educators who have prioritized this work in their personal and professional lives, and who now join us in growing this work across the city.
Tamika Abdullah, 23K165
Eshon Brewer, District 23 Office
Phelicia Brown, District 17 Office
Jenny Camillieri, District 22 Office
Afiya Callender, 17K394
Sang Choi, 16K628
Rhonda Cole, 16K628
Brianna Cordova, 16K335
Anthony Dima, 28Q687
Rashida Gillus-Favard, 17K006
Rebecca Hughes, 22K052
Cohort 5 Graduates
Kendra James, 23K323
Jeanine Jeudy, 17K191
Jacqueline Jones, OSYD
Jessica Jones, 19K213
Stacy Kendall, 17K394
Laura Logan, 22K312
Tiara Lynn, 19K224
Nicole Murray-Roberts, 18K135
Latoya Newton, 23K323
Rashiem O'Connor, District 18 Office
Julia Petranek, 17K770
Marnie Ponce, 18K588
Yana Postel-Kotlyar, District 22 Office
Nigel Powell, 18K818
Sophia Rainford, 17K161
Samantha Salnave, OSYD
Rashida Scarlett, 18K135
Michael Shanet, 17K537
Mikel Shehata, 22K611
Katrina Thomas, 17K289
Marie-Cendy Theophile, 27Q309
Christina Wallace, 23K493
Tara Williams, 13K430
YMTP² Yoga & Mindfulness Sessions for New York City Public School Employees
YMTP² 2025-2026 Yoga and Mindfulness Wellness Guide
The Yoga & Mindfulness Wellness Guide, created by the Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²) is a tool that you can use to help ensure that yoga and mindfulness are an active and authentic part of your school community. Meaningful integration of yoga and mindfulness into your day has the ability to transform the school experience in a vast array of positive ways. These outcomes can impact students, staff and families alike.
The Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Preparation Program (YMTP²)is pleased to announce the Mindful Breathing series of Professional Development for NCYDOE educators. This training is a 5 part (10 hour total) series that presents 10 distinct mindful Breathing practices with time for practice, giving and receiving feedback, and implementation support across the school community.
Students from Vista Academy practicing yoga at the Day of Mindfulness in front of Brooklyn Borough Hall, 2019
Cohort 3 Graduate
Cohort 1 Graduate
Cohort 2 Graduate
YMTP² is rooted in the advancement of equity and is committed to continually providing resources to our communities. In these very trying times, we offer these supports to engage educators, families, and children in deepening their commitment to anti-racist education & advocacy.
--Beverly and Steven
