Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Educational Research 2327-6150 5 2 2017 2 25 Mindfulness As a Teaching Disposition Begins with Educator Preparation Programs 221 224 EN Jane Devick Fry Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction- Literacy, University of Houston- Victoria, USA Carol Klages EDUCATION20175218 10.12691/education-5-2-18 2016 11 26 2016 12 11 2017 2 23 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.