She studied under Jon Kabat-Zinn in Mind-Body Medicine and continues to deepen her understanding with silent retreats and continuing educational studies with Mindful Schools. Deborah is the creator and founder of Mindfulness Based Physical Education and teaches a year-long Mindfulness elective at Lynbrook High School, as well as other Mindfulness programs throughout Long Island. She holds a MA in Physical and Health Education, BA in Psychology and Special Ed/Elementary Ed, and 200hr Registered Yoga teacher.