About me
Sandra Dahlke is a Balanced Wellness educator and certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting K-12 student and staff well-being across Illinois school districts. She earned her BS in Elementary Education summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University and is certified as a Social Emotional Facilitator with training in trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence and Belonging. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Education through Breathe For Change, Sandra has successfully integrated evidence-based wellness strategies into daily classroom routines, creating healing spaces where both educators and students thrive. At this conference, Sandra will share practical, immediately applicable strategies for transformative teaching and learning focusing on mental health and wellness; helping fellow educators build resilience, prevent burnout, and cultivate joy in their professional practice.
