
Maria Munro-Schuster
Licensed clinical professional counselor and former K–12 and university teacher who blends teaching and mental health practice; author of The Empathetic Classroom focused on a 'mental health mindset' for educators.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 37min
The Empathetic Classroom: A Mental Health Mindset for Educators
Maria Munro-Schuster, a licensed counselor and former K–12 teacher, blends classroom experience with mental health practice. She explores a mental health mindset that prioritizes nervous system regulation. Topics include how personal history shapes reactions, neuroception and fast nervous responses, the idea of teachers as first responders, and using flexible boundaries to support empathy.


