Drinking From the Firehose: A Podcast for School Leaders ESC Region 13

We're back with Dr. Angela Ward in part two of Restorative Justice to discuss the effects of compliance measures vs. restorative community building and why we shouldn't make the return to the school year all about learning loss.

Dr. Angela Ward, the founder and CEO of 2Ward Equity Consulting, joins Ellen on the podcast to share about the history of restorative justice, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and intentionality when setting up class lists.

JoEllen Goldsberry, a mental health liaison, joins Ellen on the show to talk about the components of wellness, how to model self-care for your staff, and tools you can use to put yourself in a positive headspace.

In part two of Culturally Responsive and Affirming Schools, we continue our conversation with Mera Dougherty about diversifying the leadership pipeline, being culturally responsive when it comes to discipline and behavior, and the building blocks for creating a culturally affirming school.

In part one of Culturally Responsive and Affirming Schools, Mera Dougherty, a principal in Manor, shares what a culturally responsive school looks like in 2021, how to celebrate and affirm student and staff identities, and tips for getting involved in your community.

Creating a culturally responsive school takes work⏤from disrupting traditional leadership pipelines to building equity in student resources. In episode 2 of our podcast, principal Katrina Bailey shares some strategies.