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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 43 MIN

Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with Dr. Deonna Smith - Ep 51

from Building a Culture of Collaboration · host Jigsaw Learning

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis joined by Dr. Deonna Smith, a former teacher, school leader, and now a nationally recognized educational justice advocate. She’s also the author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Community of Equity, Belonging, and Care—a powerful and practical guide to building classroom culture from a place of humanity and hope.  Deonna shares strategies for school leaders when establishing collaborative cultures where joy is abundant.Access a JOY FREEBIE from Deonna at https://deonnasmithconsulting.myflodesk.com/ic4b93zziuLearn more about Dr. Deonna Smith at www.deonnasmithconsulting.com---------Connect with Dr. Deonna SmithEmail: [email protected]: DeonnasmithLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deonnasmith1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatsjustgoodteachingConnect with Kurtis Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @hewsonk27Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson Connect with Lorna Hewson Email: [email protected] X: @LornaHewson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104---------Learn more about Collaborative Response https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbgetTdAiA&t=0s Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overview Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-intro - if interested in ordering the book, use the code JLPodcast10 to receive 10% off!Learn more about WeCollab and access a FREE three month trialhttps://jigsawlearning.ca/wecollab.ca Become a JL Insider to receive access to newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsider Join the Facebook Group “The Collaborative Leader”, to engage in further conversations and resource sharing with others dedicated to ensuring effective teams and collaborative structures - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecollaborativeleader🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little bell icon to be notified when @jigsaw_learning posts a new video! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3U_RKp7yxQhckpKaQur7owWebsite https://jigsawlearning.caEmail [email protected] https://www.twitter.com/Jigsaw_LearningFacebook https://www.facebook.com/JigsawLearningAB/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jigsawlearningab/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/jigsaw-learning-incMusic: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.Images: Visuals included in this video not generated under agreement with Jigsaw Learning Inc. have been carefully selected under Creative Commons for their permissions.

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