Preparing Educators
Through Wellness, Innovation, and Whole Child Education
Dr. Stapp delivers high‑impact training and resources that empower educators to apply practical strategies across their classrooms, schools, and communities.
Meet Dr. Alicia Stapp
With over two decades of experience teaching Pre-K students, elementary and secondary learners, undergraduate and graduate students, and in-service teachers, Dr. Stapp believes that every learner has the ability to grow when provided with engaging, supportive, and purposeful learning experiences. Her teaching is grounded in the belief that wellness, relationships, movement, and connection are essential foundations for effective teaching and learning.
“Education is not just something we do, but rather it is the synthesis of all of the experiences we embark upon to bring the most meaningful learning experiences to our students, colleagues, families, and communities.”
-Dr. Alicia Stapp
Services
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Professional Development & Workshops
Professional development workshops provide practical, research-informed strategies for whole-child education and teacher wellness. Topics include mindfulness, movement, nutrition, community and family engagement, and healthy learning environments.
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Consulting Services
Consulting services help schools, districts, early childhood programs, and universities strengthen whole-child education through wellness, curriculum development, program planning, research, and evaluation. Support is tailored to build sustainable programs, engage families, and create healthier learning environments.
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Keynote Speaking
Keynote presentations inspire educators to rethink whole-child education, teacher wellness, movement, and teacher preparation. Each talk offers practical insights and fresh perspectives for creating healthier, more effective learning communities.
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Muliti-Day Training
Multi-day training programs provide immersive, hands-on learning focused on whole-child education, teacher wellness, mindfulness, movement, wellness integration, and curriculum design. Each program equips educators with practical strategies they can apply immediately in their schools and classrooms.
Teaching
Dr. Stapp’s teaching and curriculum work focus on preparing educators to integrate wellness, movement, and whole-child learning into meaningful classroom experiences. Through innovative programs, curriculum development, and online teaching, she expands access to engaging, research-informed learning for educators and students.
Dr. Stapp’s research focuses on whole-child wellness, early childhood development, and equitable approaches to improving children’s health and well-being. Her work brings together yoga and mindfulness, physical activity, nutrition, gardening, and family engagement. A central emphasis of her work is translating research into practice through curriculum development, teacher preparation, and community partnerships, particularly through the Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies, and Communities initiative.