ABOUT

MISSION2MOVE

 

 
 

Mission2Move is a non-profit organization that focuses on bringing movement and meditation to students via teacher professional development and school implementation. The program focuses on three critical health areas: movement, meditation and community involvement. Founded by Sarah Habib, the program enables students to not only master what it means to be resillent, but emerge as community advocates promoting healthy choices for local families and communities. Studies from the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control shows that students perform better academically when given the chance to move daily and meditate. Therefore, M2M is empowering schools and school districts to improve academic performance and combat a national health crisis.

M2M is currently based in Cincinnati, Ohio to help the city build resillence in children, specifcally those suffering from a high count of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). M2M offers preschool mindful movement classes to 1000 of the 2000 Cincinnati Public School students.

M2M previously operated at the Venetia Valley School in Marin County, California, working with 3rd - 8th graders. The program received positive feedback and strong support from the principal, teachers, students, and families.

 
 
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Sarah Habib

Founder of Mission2Move

Sarah Habib is founder of Mission2Move, a program designed to provide education, advocacy, and resources to help underserved students understand and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Sarah started Mission2Move out of a passion to use movement, meditation, and nutrition as a way to build bridges between communities. She believes every student should have the opportunity to live his or her life to the fullest. Before starting Mission2Move, Sarah held leadership roles at Nielsen, and TIBCO. She has a certificate in Z-Health R-Phase and I-Phase. She has a certificate from Mindful Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies - Comparative Race and Ethnicity from Tufts University.
 
 
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Annie Kanter

Director of Marketing and Communications

Annie Kanter is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Mission2Move. Annie recently moved to Cincinnati after working in the public relations industry in New York City since 2012, with experience representing major technology, health & wellness, entertainment and consumer brands such as Samsung Electronics America, HBO, Johnson & Johnson and Vega. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication from American University in Washington, D.C.
 
 
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Rondale Dixon

Physical Education Developer

Rondale Dixon received his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of Cincinnati in 2008. Since then he has dedicated himself to serving the lives of inner city youth in Cincinnati. His work began with Cincinnati Public Schools at Hughes High School as an Instructor Assistant in 2009. The following year he also began working with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati providing after school tutoring and summer enrichment programming through 2014. During that time at Hughes he was able to transition to full-time teaching for students with multiple disabilities, as well as take on a role as the Jr. High Track and Field coach. Currently, he is entering his third year as the Physical Education teacher and Wellness Committee chair at John P. Parker School in Madisonville. It's here that he has been able to truly showcase his passion for Health and Wellness, leading a number of initiatives, including the the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) progam, 100 Mile Club, Girls on the Run, Fun and Fit, Jump with Jill and now Mission 2 Move...all in an effort to encourage healthier and more physically active children.