The goal of Movement and Mindfulness is to help students learn social-emotional skills through play. In M+M classes, students breathe, stretch, and move. They connect their breath with movement, follow yoga stories, and play movement-based games – through the lens of social-emotional learning. Following each game, students reflect and celebrate each other’s efforts.

Mr. Lizza earned his BA in Elementary Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from University of San Diego. He holds a Physical Education Credential, along with certifications in Children’s Mindfulness and Kids’ Yoga Teaching. Throughout college, Mr. Lizza directed an outdoor day camp, served as a head lifeguard, and led swimming lessons. After graduation, Mr. Lizza taught kindergarten for three years and Pre-K-12 patients at a children’s hospital, before launching Movement and Mindfulness at HTe.

Mr. Lizza’s hobbies include net sports and board games.