Sarah Rudell Beach taught high school social studies for 17 years before founding Brilliant Mindfulness, LLC. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota, is a Mindful Schools Certified Instructor, and has taught mindfulness to students, teachers, and school administrators.
As a high school social studies teacher, Sarah taught Psychology, AP European History, World Religions, Anthropology, and World History. She served in the Wayzata Public Schools from 1998 to
Sarah has had a personal mindfulness practice for many years, and describes mindfulness as life-changing. She firmly believes that teaching compassionate attention and self-care to students, teachers, parents, and families can change the world.
ABOUT BRILLIANT MINDFULNESS
Brilliant Mindfulness, LLC, offers innovative programs for schools, families, and businesses in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Our mindfulness programs help students cultivate their focused attention and regulate the emotional stress that can interfere with learning. Our professional development offerings help teachers reduce chronic stress and burnout, and promote more effective teaching. We help parents find calm amidst the chaos of raising children. We assist businesses in promoting employee wellness.
What People Are Saying:
“Sarah is the real deal! No gimmicks, no pressure. She guides participants on a journey that is uniquely their own, using the latest scientific research to feed the brain, and gentle mindful exercises that feed the heart.”
Professional Development Coordinator“My daily work often requires me to make quick decisions and ‘fix’ things. I am constantly problem-solving and often feel the weight of having to come up with a solution to make things better for others. In the short time I spent in Sarah’s class, I have become much more reflective. I have slowed my reactions and take more time to just listen and process.”
Gifted and Talented Teacher and Coordinator“Sarah is an excellent instructor. She teaches in a really authentic way, and that makes it easier for me to want to try mindful practice myself.”
High School TeacherClick to View the Organizations and Schools Brilliant Mindfulness Has Worked With
- Anoka-Hennepin Schools
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Austin Public Schools
- Bloomington Public Schools
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- City of Winona
- Eastern Carver County Schools
- Edina Public Schools
- Education Minnesota
- Houston County Public Health
- Jordan School District
- Kasson-Mantorville Schools
- Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit
- Nerstrand Elementary School
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Schools
- Rushford-Peterson Schools
- South Washington County Schools
- Southeast Service Cooperative
- Spring Grove Public Schools
- Stewartville Public Schools
- Wayzata Public Schools
- The M2 Foundation
- The Bolster Collaborative
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- University of Minnesota, Rochester
- Zumbro Education District
SARAH RUDELL BEACH
Presentations and Conferences
Mindfulness for Early-Childhood Educators. TELEMON CORPORATION ANNUAL IN-SERVICE KEYNOTE. Delaware. North Carolina. Fall 2018.
Mindfulness in Schools. PEACEMAKER RESOURCES: RESTORATIVE PRACTICES WEEK. Bemidji, MN. June 2018.
Mindfulness for Teachers of Gifted and Talented Students. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. University Heights, OH. February 2018.
Mindfulness in Schools. SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA SCHOOL COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION. Winona, MN, October 2016.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction. MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION OFFICE PROFESSIONALS. Rochester, MN, October 2016.
Mindfulness for Youth Workers and Young People. SUMMER TRAINING ACADEMY, sponsored by the Bolster Collaborative. Portland, ME, June 2016.
Mindfulness for Youth Workers. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE. Portland, ME, June 2016.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction for Teachers. EDUCATION MINNESOTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. St. Paul, MN, October 2015, October 2017.
Clarity, Connection, and Resilience: A Mindfulness Retreat for Educators. M2 FOUNDATION. St. Paul, MN, July 2015.
Reduce Stress and Find Balance Through Mindfulness Practices. MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS SUMMER CONFERENCE. Brainerd, MN, June 2015.
Mindful Teaching and Mindful Learning. MINNESOTA COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE. Minneapolis, MN, February 2015.
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Mindful Leadership. MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE. Minneapolis, MN, January 2015.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND CREDENTIALS
Social Studies Teacher, 1998-2015, Wayzata High School, Plymouth MN. Courses taught include AP European History, Psychology, Anthropology, World Religions, Current Issues, and World History.
State of Minnesota Teaching License, Social Studies 7-12, 1998-2020.
Mindful Schools Certified Instructor, October 2015.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, September-November 2014, University of Minnesota.
Curriculum Training, Mindful Schools, May 2014.
Mindfulness Fundamentals, Mindful Schools, April 2014.
M.Ed. in Social Studies Education, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, 2000.
B.A. in History, summa cum laude, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, 1997.