About Traci Childress

Traci Childress, M.A., M.Ed., is executive director of Saint Mary’s Nursery School in Philadelphia. A dedicated student and inspired leader, she has taught children and adults in various parts of the U.S., Mexico, the Czech Republic and Germany. She is co-founder of the Children’s Community School, was a co-founder of the Yoga Service Council, and is co-editor of the book “Best Practices for Yoga in Schools”, a guide for anyone interested in bringing yoga to kids safely and in a just and inclusive way. Her passion is developing processes for community reflection, inquiry and empowerment that can support positive growth for individuals of all ages, for school communities, and for organizations that support teachers and families alike.