75% teachers are women, but 75% superintendents are men - Dr. Carrie Potter-Murray

Claudie Pomares provided training on a sensory enrichment protocol designed to help manage students' behavior, particularly focusing on students with autism or learning disabilities who struggle with mental imagery and sensory processing. The key area targeted by this training is the ability to visualize or mentally represent objects or scenarios, which is crucial for cognitive development, learning, and behavior management. 00:05-01:49: Introduction of guests and the focus on reducing the use of restraints in special education. 02:01-05:57: Dr. Carrie Potter Murray shares her background, from starting in journalism to her passion for special education, highlighting her brother's influence and her various roles in the field. 07:01-11:55: Discussion on the importance of understanding student behavior, advocating for children with special needs, and the transition to educational leadership. 12:06-14:30: Insights into Dr. Murray's dissertation on women in educational leadership and the social justice aspect of education. 16:04-17:13: Strategies for reducing the use of restraints by understanding and anticipating student behavior trends. 24:12-31:24: Dr. Murray recounts transforming the culture around restraints at Holy Family Institute, emphasizing better support strategies and the power of reflective practice. 36:22-44:34: Claudie Pomares presents a sensory enrichment protocol as a tool for teachers, with a practical demonstration involving a sock and crayons to help manage student behavior through sensory activities.