Danielle Brunson, Ed.S, MAED, is the Chief Executive Officer at The Namaste Project. She earned her Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University and has an extensive background in school and district leadership.
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“The mental health crisis facing students and adults is at an epidemic level. Leaders are seeking ways to support people with evidence based practices that work AND are quick to show an impact. This is where The Namaste Projects' programs come in.”
We provide programs that address the mental health and emotional well-being of educators and students with:
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Solutions for Educators
Addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of educators (teachers, principals, central office admins, staff, paras)
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SEL Curriculum for K-12 Learners
Addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of all students via teacher lead curriculum
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Solutions for Addressing Schoolwide Disciplinary Challenges:
Addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of students with patterns and indicators of serious disciplinary issues.
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Solutions for Students
Addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of all students – through traditional, in-person and virtual supports
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Solutions for Special Education & Significant Behavioral Issues
Addressing the mental health and emotional well-being of of all Students with Emotional challenges (emotionally disturbed and OHI students) and mental health concerns
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional Development and Services:
Addressing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusionary issues of all members of the educational environment
The last years have highlighted the need to support staff and students in a more comprehensive way. Our well-being programs are designed by content experts and rigorously evaluated by 3rd party researchers.
The results are in, TNP programs significantly
increase staff retention
decrease staff stress
decrease disengagement
decrease exhaustion
increase energy, motivation, and clarity
provide tools to effectively manage daily stressors and major life events





The Namaste Project is different from other mindfulness companies in that we focus on the WHY and the WHAT. We want our clients to understand the science behind somatic interventions and gain a deep understanding of how these practices support regulation.

Danielle Brunson, Ed.S, MAED, is the Chief Executive Officer at The Namaste Project. She earned her Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University and has an extensive background in school and district leadership.
At TNP, Danielle uses her school management experience and her mindfulness and meditation training to develop curriculum and manage school and district level programs. Her extensive background in yoga and meditation, combined with school leadership and teacher development, are instrumental in program development and management for The Namaste Projects’ partner schools and districts.
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