ABOUT KATIE
Katie Fleetwood is a McLean Meditation Institute certified meditation & mindfulness teacher, a mindfulness in the workplace trainer through MMI Mindful training company, and a children's mindfulness and yoga instructor.
As a former elementary school teacher, Katie is beyond thrilled to apply her expertise in teaching to her area of passion. She feels it is an honor to share the practices of mindfulness and meditation with individuals and businesses seeking to up their wellness game and improve the quality of both their personal and professional lives and relationships. She also adores sharing practices with children of all ages, as she feels a mindful living mindset gives children tools that will enhance their futures in countless ways.
Through private lessons, workshops, and workplace trainings, Katie shares healthy ways to reduce stress, improve performance, increase clarity and overall wellbeing, and bring a sense of calm to your daily life. She teaches tools that provide individuals and organizations with simple everyday solutions that have tremendous benefits.
Katie developed her own practice as a way to ease the stress and burnout she was experiencing in her own life as an elementary school teacher. Through the implementation of a daily meditation practice and mindful living techniques, Katie experienced a transformation in her interactions with her students, co-workers, and, most importantly, with herself. She now experiences a state of physical and mental balance and is able to manage stress in a fresh and healthy way.
This experience inspired and empowered her to bring these teachings to others. She is committed to and passionate about sharing these techniques with all who are ready to learn!
CERTIFICATOINS
& EXPERIENCE
Below is a peek into my journey over the past 20+ years. I hope this helps you get an idea of who I am to see if we are a good fit to work together!
2000: Graduated Indiana University with a degree in Communications and Business
2000-2001: Traveled the US doing mobile marketing for Boca Burgers, Eckridge sausages, and Hershey.
2001: Moved to Chicago, IL.
Interned in PR and did marketing for Red Bull
2002-2003: Worked at a one-on-one teacher's assistant for a student with special needs in Skokie IL, at Devonshire
School
2003-2004: Returned to school to get a Master of Arts in Teaching
2005: Worked as a teacher's assistant in Kindergarten at Devonshire School
Moved to Atlanta, GA.
2005-2012: Taught first grade in Cobb County, Ga. at Murdock Elementary School (spent 2 years on the Leadership Team, and 4 of my 7 years there as a part of the the Georgia Early Intervention Program)
2012: Moved to Seoul, South Korea
2012-2016: Taught third grade at KIS, Korea International School (spent 2 years on the Leadership Team)
2016-2018: Took time off to travel and explore my next career moves
2017: Completed a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and received a certification as a Hatha Yoga Instructor from
Kaivalya Yoga School
2018: Became a Certified Meditation Teacher from the McLean Meditation Institute
Moved to Portland, OR.
Received a certification as a Children's Yoga Instructor from Yoga Playgrounds
Worked as an Intern at The Village Free School (specializing in self-directed education and democratic free
schooling)
Worked as a Children's Yoga Instructor at various schools in Portland
2019-2020: Taught second grade at Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR.
2019: Received a certification as a Mindfulness @ Work Trainer through MMI Mindful Training Company
2020: Launched Inhale Exhale Connect!
2023: Launched Mindfulness Teacher Training