Wendy Heckert, Ed.D, is a former high school teacher/administrator turned certified Compassion Educator (CCT) and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP). She is a graduate of Nalanda Institue’s Contemplative Psychotherapy Program and is certified to teach by Compassion Institute/Stanford’s CCARE, International Mindfulness Teachers Association, and The Awareness Training Institute. She is also trained in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, relational mindfulness, and mentoring. Wendy earned a Doctorate of Education from Boston University where she studied curriculum and teaching, and researched teacher-student relationships. She is passionate about supporting people in navigating the vicissitudes of life with courage, compassion, connection and curiosity. Her teaching prioritizes students’ agency, safety, and belonging.