Dr. Bobbie Downs is currently a school administrator focused on special education. Prior to this position she served as a teacher and then middle school principal at an alternative school. During her time there, she implemented mindfulness and yoga in the classroom to effectively help her students. She is a graduate of the Mindful Schools year-long program, and she is an instructor for Mental Health First Aid (adult and youth modules), QPR, and Talk Saves Lives. She frequently provides training on trauma-informed responses, student mental health, and educators self-care. She earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Rowan University, where she also received her M.A. in School Administration.