A graduate of the University of Dallas’s Institute for Philosophic Studies, Jean Sorensen’s teaching focuses on axiology, studies of worth. Her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from Penn State and graduate degree in English from UD led her to appreciate embodied wisdom practiced in sustainable communities. She teaches English and philosophy courses at Grayson College and yoga at local Nautilus clubs. A member of the Association for Contemplative Mind in Higher Education, Sorensen works with other educators around the country to encourage inclusive practices of contemplative inquiry.