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Children live in a loud and busy world. Life that used to be so vast and full of wonder is now held within a five inch screen. Most days are spent at school, and evenings are for homework and various practices. Peace & Quiet is a different kind of practice.
It is the practice of listening, prayer, mindfulness, and gratitude.
Hi, I'm Natalie Rapp
Welcome to Peace and Quiet. I look forward to sharing compassionate listening and mindful living with your family.
I hold Montessori certifications in both the Primary and Lower Elementary environments through North American Montessori Center, and have taught in Montessori and homeschool settings in the Nashville area.
In 2019, while looking around my classroom, I realized that I cared less about the materials on the shelf and more about each child’s heart and dreams. After the pandemic, I obtained certifications in Spiritual Direction with Children, Meditation and Mindfulness with Children, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level One, and Godly Play.
From 2023-2025 I joyfully served as Family Formation Assistant at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Nashville. I am currently training in Out of the Box Stories, developing a way of sharing spiritual direction with children called Contemplaytion™ and pursuing a Masters of Arts in Leadership with a focus on Spiritual Direction from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
The decision to homeschool my own child allowed my family to enjoy some amazing life experiences. In 2016, we sold our home in Franklin, bought an Airstream, and spent a year hiking in over forty national parks west of the Mississippi River.
I am looking forward to getting to know your family, listening to what is important in your child’s life, and making sure they know that they are truly beloved.