Founder

Kate Romanov founded Kindfulness to help students feel good and do well in school. With a background in environmental education, she led Middlebury College to a 1st place victory in the Communications Contest for the US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, was named America's Next Eco-Star, then helped launch Mosaic's first solar investments. Kate wishes she had been exposed to the Kindfulness Curriculum while growing up so that she didn't stress out about academic expectations or prioritize perfection over self-care. Say hi @katelynromanov.

Team Members

Chris Egger is completing work in a positive developmental psychology graduate program. His research interests include mindfulness, emotional intelligence, self-transcendent values, and the role of exposure to nature in enhancing well-being. Chris designed the mindfulness skills for Kindfulness, as well as the Pilot Program. He spends as much time as possible hiking with his dog Calo by North Lake Tahoe.
 

Mike Borozdin advises Kindfulness on business and technical decisions. He is the Director of Engineering at DocuSign, where his team works on products with strategic partners. When not working on products or evangelizing DocuSign API, you can find Mike exploring the Marin Headlands or blogging on Zen & the Art of Software Management. Follow Mike @mikebz.

Shannon Bryant teaches third grade at McKinley Elementary in San Francisco. She is a veteran teacher who has witnessed firsthand the difference mindfulness can make in the classroom by teaching it for the past three years. Shannon reviews and improves Kindfulness lessons to help make them the best they can be. The Kindfulness Curriculum wouldn't exist without Shannon's experience, enthusiasm, and guidance!
 

Kim Spicer advises curricular development. She has experience in both public and private K-12 schools as a teacher, parent, administrator, curriculum developer, admissions associate, assessment coordinator, and more. She currently serves as the Reading Intervention Specialist at Bret Harte Elementary School in Bayview, CA. Kim ensures that Kindfulness lessons are developmentally appropriate, properly aligned to standards, and fun for both teachers and students. She naturally embodies the positive values of kindness and mindfulness everywhere she goes.

 

Crouton is the official Kindfulness mascot who spreads smiles wherever he goes. He is a registered emotional support animal, as well as a therapy-dog-in-training. Crouton's speciality is reminding people to live in the moment. You can connect with him via belly rubs, treats, and eye contact (his favorites!), or online through Instagram or Twitter @heycrouton.