Ms. Amanda Marie Cottrell

Amanda is a teacher, author illustrator, yoga and mindfulness advocate. She believes we are all infinitely creative and that our success is inevitable when we step in our our creative power. When people follow their calling and become unapologetically themselves there is no stopping what they can accomplish and who they can uplift along the way.

As an educator of young children for over 15 years. Her mission is to empower children through their unique creative gifts. Helping children believe in themselves through connection, is the aim of her books.

Amanda began writing Children’s Books to enhance the written curriculum and the unwritten curriculum in elementary school. Through years of experience she noticed that children need support in expressing themselves and in mindful ways.

A yoga and mindfulness enthusiast, she uses her knowledge of yoga and mindful practices to guide her stories and get kids up and moving while or to connect to themselves on a deeper level.

Teaching is not just about guiding the students but also about learning along with them. Amanda believes in lifelong learning and is continuously taking courses in different areas of interest.

Believe, Create, Inspire! She is a woman who wears many hats with a B.A in Political Science, B.Ed in elementary education, M.Ed specializing in creativity and technology, Reiki master, yoga for young children instructor, artist, mom, author, illustrator and teacher.

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