Guest Teacher

Deepa Patel

Deepa Patel is a skilled facilitator in interdisciplinary collaboration. She specializes in assisting  contemplatives with processes that give expression to their wisdom, particularly in areas of spiritual dialogue, cultural diversity, the arts, educational programming, humanitarian service and social justice. Some of her past and current consultantships include BBC, UNHCR, Fetzer Institute, Charis Foundation for New Monasticism […]

Dr. Sonja Williams MD

Dr Sonja Williams, DO is a board certified practicing obstetrician gynecologist in Rolla MO.  Her journey has included work as a psychiatric aide in her hometown of Farmington, and as a registered nurse in both psychiatric and forensic fields.  She graduated from OB/GYN residency training in 2006, and has been practicing in Missouri since.  Her […]

Renee Owen, Ed.D

For over 20 years, Dr. Renee Owen has been supporting teachers and educational leaders in personal development and wellness. She is currently Executive Director at Rainbow Community School in Asheville, NC, a holistic, contemplative, P-8 school founded in the 1970's by leaders in the Sufi movement. She believes that if every child had the opportunity […]