By: Amber Schmidt

Dear Educators,

One of the most powerful ways to strengthen a school community is by establishing, maintaining and restoring relationships. Whether you are working in a classroom, coordinating a team, or serving in a formal leadership position, what people remember most is how you show up in relationships: how you listen, how you respond when things go wrong, and how you invite others into problem-solving.

Restorative practices offer concrete ways to do this. They give educators tools and language to build trust, address conflict, and repair harm in ways that keep students and adults connected to the community, rather than pushed to the margins.

Overview of Restorative Practices:

What can you do today to aspire to be the best version of yourself?  Use the Social Discipline Window!

Join me for a Restorative Practices virtual learning series in January or April 2026, where we’ll explore these ideas in more depth and apply them directly to your school context.