About me.
One person who believes in you makes all the difference!
I founded Tiny House Mindfulness to achieve more satisfying and easeful experiences for parents and educators.
Our tiny house represents the ability to find happiness anywhere and beauty everywhere. This is inherent in young children.
Difficulties, challenges, and trauma can erode our capacity to see goodness, live life without fear, and think positively. However, just one responsive and caring adult can make all the difference for a child in becoming a healthy, resilient, perseverant adult.
In our work together, we will use evidence-based mindfulness practices and the principles of human development to help you show up as your most authentic, responsive, and caring self.
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My husband and I met in the lunch line in high school. Twenty years later, we were married and formed a blended family with our three delightful children.
Our greatest gift as parents is the closeness that is shared between our three kids. They are the best of friends who fiercely love and support each other in their unique interests and dreams.
Our journey was not an easy one. We navigated high anxiety producing life events, demanding careers, and an energetic neurodivergent child. Through those times, we let the practices of mindfulness, meditation, and cultivating trust anchor us as a family. It is with great gratitude that I am here now to share those practices with you.
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I bring over 20 years experience as a teacher, mentor, and administrator specializing in inclusive practices and early intervention in schools, non-profits, colleges, universities, and government.
I authored and successfully implemented an Early Learning Mentor Coach grant, which led me to my work with the researchers who developed the Practice-Based Coaching framework.
Most recently, I served as the Regional Program Manager for the federal Office of Head Start where I supported Early Childhood programs in four states and territories. Under the Biden Administration, I worked on a small team that updated federal regulations on mental health, well-being, and child health and safety.
Teaching is my passion and I am grateful to serve as an adjunct professor for the City College of San Francisco, Contra Costa Community College District, and Arizona State University.
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Master of Arts, Teaching with Specializations in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Development
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Yoga Alliance
It’s Yoga Kids® Teacher Certified (RCYS), Yoga Alliance
Restorative Yoga Teacher Certified (YACEP), Yoga Alliance
Child Development Program Director Permit (CCTC)
Parent Educator Certified, OSU College of Health & Parenting Education Collaborative
Maureen Burns Vermette, Founder
My family
What People are Saying
"The paperwork and people involved in writing an IEP was overwhelming. Maureen was an invaluable resource and a voice that the school IEP team really listened to."
Patricia D.
"Thanks to Maureen’s patience, caring, and instruction, our son now enjoys going to school, participates in class, and shows the confidence needed to succeed. "
Connie and Michael K.