At Athena, removing barriers is central. In that spirit, I’m removing one right now: applications are open for the Joyful, Vibrant, Abundant Life Fellowship. This fellowship is designed for educators and educational administrators who are ready for meaningful JVA-aligned change in their lives and work.

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Rather than focusing only on strategies or compliance, this experience centers the whole educator—creating space to examine long-held beliefs about what is possible, permissible, or sustainable in their lives and work. Participants are supported in expanding their sense of capacity and choice, so their instruction and leadership can be shaped by intention rather than limitation.

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Because this is a deeply personal experience, only 1–3 fellows will be selected through the application process outlined below. Fellows should be ready for deep reflection, intentional growth, and meaningful integration within their classrooms, schools, or organizations.

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The aim is not simply stronger instruction, but healthier educators—and a more humane, sustainable educational field.

 

Application Process

 

1. Run through the checklist to make sure you meet requirements.

2. 2. Head over to https://www.athenaunifiededucation.org/blog or https://www.athenaunifiededucation.org/general-7 to see if this is your vibe.

3. 3. Answer application questions and email them in PDF form to jessica@athenaunifiededucation.org

 

 

Checklist

 

• experience working in education

• open to examining how personal beliefs and habits impact areas of life, including instruction

• open to understanding narratives of overwork, scarcity, or self-sacrifice in education

• comfortable with growth that may involve mindset shifts, not just new strategies

• able to commit to full fellowship timeline

• able to actively participate in sessions and complete reflective or applied learning tasks

• able to reliably access email, the internet, and live virtual meetings throughout the fellowship.

 

Application Questions

 

1. Briefly describe your current role in education.

2. What does a Joyful, Vibrant, Abundant life currently mean to you as an educator?

3. Share an example of a time you reflected on or adjusted your personal habits, mindset, or boundaries in a way that impacted your professional life.

4. This work involves questioning narratives of overwork, scarcity, or self-sacrifice in education. How do you currently relate to these narratives?

5. Because this opportunity if fully sponsored, how will you honor the time, energy, and intention invested in you through this fellowship?

6. Anything else you’d like us to know about your interest in the Joyful, Vibrant, Abundant Life Fellowship