About Me.

Hi, I’m Barbara, an educator, creator, and founder of Mighty Self™, a mindfulness journal designed to help kids build confidence, focus, and emotional awareness.

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For over two years, I’ve worked directly with teachers, students, and families to create tools that make mindfulness practical and fun in classrooms and at home.

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This journey truly began about 8 years ago in my own first grade classroom. I was searching for ways to connect with my students, to make our space not only a place to learn, but also a place where every child could feel safe, seen, and valued. What started as a small classroom practice quickly grew into a passion project.

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Years later, one of my colleagues gave me the opportunity to share this idea with my entire school community, and the impact has been profound. Students have embraced the chance to pause, reflect, and express themselves, while teachers have discovered new ways to support their students’ social-emotional growth.

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 I believe mindfulness should be playful, creative, and accessible to every child. Through Mighty Self™, I’m building resources that support both kids and educators while blending social-emotional learning with creativity and reflection.