For Mike Riera, a realization about his career has led to writing books, hosting TV and radio shows, leading a K-12 school—and giving back along the way
S6 E5: Can Mindfulness Help Teachers Be Less Reactive, More Compassionate?
A conversation with Susan Dreyer Leon about mindfulness and how this practice can be a valuable approach for teachers to bring compassion and nonreactiveness into their classrooms.
Field Notes: For Educators, Mindfulness Goes Far Beyond “Self-Care”
Having spent the past decade teaching mindfulness to educators from around the U.S., I’ve been watching with interest as the field has evolved swiftly from adult development and personal growth to mindfulness for teachers as a form of stress reduction, relaxation, and coping during difficult times.
Alum and Faculty Publish Paper on the Nesting Ecology of Spotted Turtles
John Garrison ’22 (New England, MS) and Lisabeth L. Willey, PhD, research faculty in the Environmental Studies Department, published a paper entitled “Nesting Ecology of Spotted Turtles (Clemmys Guttata) at…
bria stare Co-Authors Article
bria stare, PhD, faculty in the New England Clinical Mental Health Counseling Department, published an article through Centers for American Indian & Alaska Native Health. The article is entitled Trickster…
Zoe Weil Presented with National Council of Social Studies “Spirit of America” Award
Zoe Weil was presented with the National Council of Social Studies “Spirit of America” award, which honors people who follow their conscience and act against current thinking in order to…
Faculty Joel M. Filmore Brings a Decade of Experience to CMHC Program
Joel M. Filmore, EdD, one of New England’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling’s newest faculty members, brings with him not only over a decade of clinical experience but a plethora of…
Torin Finser Speaks at a Conference in Brazil
Torin Finser, PhD, core faculty in Education at Antioch’s New England campus, spoke at a national conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in October about his book A Second Classroom. The…
Alumni Visit the Galápagos Islands
A group of ten Antioch alumni recently embarked on a journey to the Galápagos Islands, aiming to immerse themselves in a week of exploration, hands-on learning, and reconnection. These women, who affectionately refer to themselves as the “Butterfly Tribe,” are accomplished and creative educators who share a profound love for the natural world and a strong commitment to fostering ecological awareness and advocating for social change. Their friendship has endured for 25 years, bound by their shared experience as Environmental Studies students at Antioch’s New England campus.
Beth Dennison Releases “The Co-Regulation Revolution”
Beth Dennison ’10 (New England, MA), a master somatic psychotherapist and author based in Massachusetts, released The Co-Regulation Revolution in September 2023, which recently achieved the status of #1 New…
Susie Spikol Receives 2023 Educator of the Year Award
Susie Spikol ‘94 (New England, MS) was honored by the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) as their 2023 Educator of the Year. CCCD chose its awardees based on “the recipient’s…
Steffen Gillom ’23
Steffen Gillom ’23 (New England, PhD), president of the Windham County NAACP and a community leader, was honored at the Freedom Fund Dinner, celebrating his impressive achievements. Gillom, a Marriage…