APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

Hi! I'm Michelle DuVal, founder of The Mindful Center and a mindfulness teacher who's spent more than 25 years helping people find a little more calm in the middle of real life. I'm also a runner, a mom of teenage boys, and someone who believes mindfulness isn't about escaping life—it's about learning how to show up for it.
Come talk to me about mindfulness, meditation, stress, sleep, burnout, building healthy habits, or just what it's like trying to stay grounded while juggling work, family, and everything else life throws our way. I always love hearing people's stories, and I'm convinced we can all use a little more kindness and a few more deep breaths.