The restorative practices training you led for Breakthrough Central Austin had a meaningful impact on new teachers by transforming their approach to classroom instruction and student engagement. Teachers gained practical tools to foster a supportive, relationship-centered learning environment, emphasizing open communication, empathy, and conflict resolution. By applying these restorative techniques, teachers were better able to build trust with students, manage classroom behavior proactively, and create a culture of accountability. Throughout the summer, these practices helped enhance student participation and collaboration, while promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encouraged both academic and personal growth.

Training new teachers on Writer's Workshop practices had a substantial effect on their summer planning and instructional engagement. The teachers gained confidence in structuring their lessons to foster student creativity and autonomy in writing. By emphasizing the process of writing—planning, drafting, revising, and sharing—teachers were able to create more engaging, student-centered lessons. This approach not only improved their lesson planning but also allowed them to support students in developing their writing skills more effectively. The focus on collaboration, feedback, and student voice led to higher levels of student engagement and participation throughout the summer.

Training new Instructional Coaches on the summer Creative Writing Curriculum you developed enhanced their engagement and effectiveness in guiding teachers and students. By providing clear structure and creative strategies within the curriculum, you enabled the coaches to support teachers in fostering a dynamic and inspiring writing environment. The training emphasized how to engage students in meaningful writing exercises, encourage authentic self-expression, and incorporate feedback loops. Your guidance allowed the coaches to confidently mentor teachers, ensuring that students experienced a rich and engaging creative writing process throughout the summer program.