Dr. Karen Ragoonaden is the Associate Dean of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, UBC. She provides academic and operational leadership of the Bachelor of Education programs across multiple sites and delivery modes as well as diploma and certificate programs. Her publications and research interests lie in the area of teacher education and well-being, culturally responsive pedagogy and conceptions of teaching and learning. She has lived, studied and worked in North America, Europe and Africa. Her publications and research interests lie in the area of mindfulness and well-being, culturally responsive pedagogy and conceptions of teaching and learning. As a qualified Yoga instructor, the concept of Mindful Educational Practices is an integral component of her research and her practice. As a university teacher and researcher, her focus and commitment to educational leadership and curricular innovation have been recognized by virtue of her on campus, professional and community work relating to equity, diversity and inclusion. In 2020, in recognition of her dedication to making a significant impact on the culture of teaching and learning, she received the Provost Office’s Teaching Excellence and Innovation Award. In 2021 she received the Killiam Teaching Prize in recognition of her excellence in teaching. She has been the Director of Professional Development, the Centre for Mindful Engagement and SMARTEducation. She has been on the Faculty of Education Task Force on Race, Indigeneity, and Social Justice and the Senior Faculty Advisor to the President