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Connie Morris is a seasoned educational professional with extensive experience in promoting social emotional wellness and mindful movement in educational settings. As the founder of Budding Yoga since 2014, Connie focuses on delivering interactive presentations and professional development to schools and families, addressing topics such as teacher wellbeing, autism support, and literature engagement. In addition to serving as the initiative vice-chair for Global Wellness for Children and coordinating The Pillars Initiative, Connie is an adjunct instructor at Ashland University and contributes to Lake Erie College as a Professional Development for Educators Instructor and Wellness and SEL Coordinator. Previous roles include serving as a mindful movement instructor and intervention specialist, and Connie holds a Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching from Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan. Training in mindfulness was also completed through the Niroga Institute.