Our students are effecting real change.

Our students are part of a global community of committed restorative practitioners. They are learning how to actively be the change they seek in the world. Our program provides our students with the skills and resources to strengthen relationships and improve social connections so they can drive impactful resolutions and positive outcomes throughout classrooms, communities, and organizations. Meet a few of the visionariescreating more reliable and impactful outcomes in their classrooms and communities.

Student Spotlight: Angela McQuinn

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Creating a school environment that truly breathes restorative practices into its culture. Angela McQuinn is an IIRP student who earned her graduate certificate in Restorative Practices in 2021 and is...

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Student Spotlight: Anders Benoit

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Bringing restorative practices and healing to youth impacted by trauma. Anders is a current IIRP student pursuing his Master of Science in Restorative Practices with a specialization in Education and his...

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Student Spotlight: Jodi Emmart

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Seeking growth for, and with, her students. Jodi is a current IIRP student pursuing her Master of Science in Restorative Practices with a specialization in Education. She is a 2nd-grade teacher at a...

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Student Spotlight: Janet Newell

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Using restorative practices to foster accountability and transform the disciplinary process with students. Janet is a current IIRP student pursuing her Master of Science in Restorative Practices. She...

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Student Spotlight: Pam Duncan

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From congregations to classrooms, working toward integrating restorative practices across the community. Pam Duncan is a current IIRP student pursuing her Master of Science in Restorative Practices. She has...

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Student Spotlight: William Brown

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From schools to family court, combating chronic absenteeism with restorative practices William Brown is a current IIRP student pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Restorative Practices. William...

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Student Spotlight: Andrew Lynn

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Introducing fair process and restorative practices to the next generation through music education and experiential learning. Andrew Lynn is a current IIRP student pursuing his Master of Science in...

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Student Spotlight: Thomas Levy

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Highlighting the intersections of school-based justice, support, and restorative practices. Thomas Levy is pursuing a degree with the thesis option. As a school-based behavioral consultant...

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Student Spotlight: Marti McCaleb

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Addressing sexual and gender-based harm on campus and walking the path toward healing with students. Marti McCaleb is Associate Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator at the...

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Student Spotlight: Natasha Akery

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Natasha is utilizing her education to propel her desire to serve as a restorative practices resource to the community she cares for. Natasha Akery is a current student at the IIRP Graduate School...

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Student Spotlight: James Mureithi

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Leading and Mentoring Youth in Kenya James Mureithi is a 2023 Impact Scholarship recipient and current IIRP Graduate Student. He began his work as a minister and social entrepreneur in Kenya mentoring...

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Student Spotlight: Matt Crowe

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Removing Barriers in Bogotá, Colombia Matt Crowe is a 2023 Impact Scholarship recipient and IIRP Graduate School student. He is the founder and director of i58 Movement in Bogotá, Colombia, an...

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Student Spotlight: Jamee Cox

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Teaching Educators the Path to Community Jamee Cox is a current IIRP Graduate School student and restorative practices specialist for Fort Worth Independent School District in Fort Worth, Texas. She...

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Student Spotlight: Elana Strout

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Turning Lessons into Practice Elana Strout is a current IIRP Graduate Student and social studies teacher at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor, Maine. She has been teaching since 2012 in the...

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