How do we together dismantle barriers that exclude, recognize past trauma, and identify resources for those in need? This week’s guest, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, shares how implementing restorative practices changed student behaviors, connected the community and recognized each person. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of Morning Check Ins Restorative practices and circles Collective agreements And Marisol’s new book, Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices About Marisol Quevedo Rerucha: Marisol Quevedo Rerucha, author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices: Building a Culture of Equity, Connection and Healing, serves as the Chief of Strategy and Partnerships for the National Parents Union. As a former teacher, principal, and district leader she uses her voice to challenge systems of oppression and more importantly amplifies the voices of others. The impact of her passion, experience, work, and voice is felt beyond her own community as she serves in the following ways as: Director of Culture and Community for DBC Inc; Chair of UnidosUS National Institute for Latino School Leaders alumni council; as the Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of Youth Empowerments Finest; and as a partner consultant with nonprofit, for profit and educational systems. Follow Marisol Quevedo Rerucha Website: https://marisolrerucha.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarisolRerucha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisolrerucha/ Facebook: @marisolrerucha Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisol-quevedo-rerucha-b3ba0093/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeoTE9V-rbZgSENDrJBa9A LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/marisolrerucha https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600584/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1951600584&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=afe3b9d1e5ac700733462b9fa5ed9c96 Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag at www.teachbetter.com/swag [caption id="attachment_3247"...

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