Week One Completed and We are Already Ready for a Break
August 18, 2021 - By Heather Pfrunder, M.A.Ed. SDC Teacher and Ed Specialist We knew it would be interesting to transition back to in person learning. We knew students would need to remember what it means to wake up early, wear a full uniform, and attend for a full six hours. As teachers, we also knew it was going to take some serious preparation and an open mind to change, as well as patience as we put school norms back into place. However, I’m not talking about the taboo subject of teacher burn-out or the restlessness before Spring Break. No, I am talking about proactive solutions to ensure a healthy classroom environment. I spent Spring through Summer reading and researching trauma-informed restorative justice practices. With over 20 years experience working with individuals with special needs, I wondered if there was something that I was missing. What I discovered was practical refreshers and some new perspectives. Since it is the beg...