98. Practicing Restorative Justice as an Educator, and Reframing What “Discipline” Means w/ Robin McNair

Send us Fan MailProfessional educator of 30 years, Ms. McNair serves as the Restorative Approaches Coordinator one of the largest school districts in Maryland. She has training in Peacemaking Circles, Conflict Circles, and Restorative Justice in Education. She is the owner of The Restorative Classroom, LLC, which provides services such as Restorative Justice in Education training, building staff relationships, addressing staff harm in educational environments, and creating just and equitable learning environments. She also offers technical support to schools implementing restorative practices. Ms. McNair served on her state commission for The School to Prison Pipeline and Restorative Practices, which pushed and helped pass state legislation for schools to adopt Restorative Approaches as a way to build relationships and keep youth in school. Ms. McNair has served on several panels focusing on Stopping Girls of Color Pushout and Eradicating the School to Prison Pipeline. Ms. McIn this episode, Robin talks about her experience being a restorative justice practitioner along with being an educator in the current education system. She speaks on what to expect and what to embody in your role as an educator.Check out our LIVE EventsConnect with us!SUPPORT by sharing this podcast and leaving a rating or review