"When we're stressed, our brain gets stuck in survival mode," explains Dr. This is particularly important in today's pressure-ridden educational environment, where educators must "teach to the test" to ensure their students meet national standards. "What she's doing is amazing." PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDY WILLISĪ key component of the MindUp curriculum is to teach children about the adverse effect that stress can have upon the brain's ability to absorb information. Willis, who is a middle-school teacher in addition to being a board-certified neurologist. "She's a real pioneer in the field," says Hawn of Dr. Willis has written many books on the subject, including How Your Child Learns Best: Brain-Friendly Strategies to Ignite Your Student's Learning And Increase School Success (Sourcebooks, 2008). The co-creator of MindUp is Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed., a neurologist whose expertise lies in the neuroscience of learning. Hawn's dream is becoming a reality through her foundation's MindUp program, a curriculum of 15 lessons designed to help foster qualities in children such as awareness and focus, empathy, responsible decision-making, and optimism, and to teach them the skills to make their classroom learning experiences more efficient and fun. So Goldie created The Hawn Foundation, an organization whose mission is to "equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier, and happier lives." Hawn believes that "we need to rethink our approach to classroom education, integrating neuroscience with the latest social and emotional learning techniques." Your Brain on Stress "I figured, let's make school a really cool place to go." I thought, what about their excitement around learning?" Hawn was determined to do something about it. "There was so much memorization, and so many books that my children were getting back problems.
As she grew up and became a mother herself, she was troubled by elements of her kids' school experience. The experience forever shaped how Hawn views education, including the importance of making learning pleasurable and empowering for young people. They didn't need me to become a doctor or a lawyer-they saw what my talents were and nurtured them." While coping with these academic challenges, Hawn was fortunate enough to realize that "none of it meant that I was stupid." However," she says, her voice brightening, "my parents were very supportive. "I was dyslexic, and I had some reading comprehension problems, which could have made me feel inferior. In particular, her years as a schoolgirl were challenging. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOLDIE HAWNīut it hasn't always been easy for Hawn. She also has a loving family-her longtime partner is actor Kurt Russell, and she is a devoted mother to her children, including the Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson.
She is beloved around the world for her bubbly personality and her star turns in the classic 1960s television show Laugh-In the romantic comedy Cactus Flower (1969), for which she won an Academy Award and as the endearing title character in Private Benjamin (1980) among many other films. Legendary actress Goldie Hawn leads what many would call a charmed life. With the MindUp program, students are learning how their brains operate-and reaping the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom. How Goldie Hawn is Redefining Stress Management in the Classroom By Susannah Gora, Section Editors: Goldie Hawn and Judy Willis
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