eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 2017-02-25 5 2 221 224 10.12691/education-5-2-18 EDUCATION20175218 article Jane Devick Fry fryj@uhv.edu 1 Carol Klages 2 Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction- Literacy, University of Houston- Victoria, USA Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction- Social Studies , University of Houston- Victoria , Texas, USA The purpose of this paper is to describe the significance of mindfulness as a teaching disposition that should be incorporated into educator preparation program curriculum. In addition, this paper includes guidelines to engage faculty in this process. Mindfulness in teaching creates a state of mind that encourages creativity, flexible use of information, improvement in student/teacher collaborations and identification of effective instructional strategies. Mindfulness as a teaching disposition has the potential to increase teacher retention, decrease student stress and promote an enriched classroom environment. http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/5/2/18/education-5-2-18.pdf mindfulness educator preparation programs teacher retention