Mary T. Schmitz
Mary T. Schmitz, MSW, LICSW serves ISD 728, MN as the Mindfulness Education Specialist. Previously she served the district over 20 years in the role of School Social Worker. Mary T. also teaches Yoga Calm ® as an Adjunct Professor for the University of St. Mary’s. Mary T. completed the Oasis Training through the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Medical School earning her endorsement to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Additionally, she has completed year-long focused training with both the Mindful Education Institute (MEI) and Mindful Schools & Dr. Amy Saltzman, Still & Quiet Place. Mary T. is one of eight Nationally Certified Yoga Calm ® Teacher Trainers. Further, she has completed Alchemy of Yoga’s 200 hr. RYT Yoga Teacher Training. Prior to her work in schools and as a trainer in Mindfulness and Mental Health, Mary T. worked as an outpatient Mental Health Therapist.
Marta has also been a Program Director of SEL program implemented in public schools with 21st Century grants. She is one of the cofounder of E-mind, a nonprofit committed with the promotion of SEL as a basic element for a healthier systemic human development.