Faculty
Our faculty are pioneering the emerging social science of restorative practices and continue to work as skilled practitioners, sharing both practical skills and powerful ideas in their courses.
Gina Baral Abrams, Dr.P.H.
Director of Research and Program Evaluation / Associate Professor
Dr. Gina Baral Abrams has been working to develop healthy communities as a public health practitioner and macro...
Craig W. Adamson, Ph.D.
Provost / Associate Professor
Dr. Craig Adamson, Provost and Associate Professor, is a veteran restorative practitioner with more than 25 years of experience delivering counseling and...
Mark Amendola, M.S., L.C.S.W.
Lecturer
Mark Amendola is a clinical services practitioner who is committed to helping struggling youth and their families. A Master Trainer for Aggression Replacement Training®, an...
John W. Bailie, Ph.D.
President / Associate Professor
Dr. John W. Bailie is President of the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). He is a frequent presenter at national and...
Michael DeAntonio, Ph.D.
Lecturer (He/Him)
Dr. Michael DeAntonio has three decades of experience as an educator and administrator in public education. He is the Executive Director at Buxmont Academy, one of...
Borbála Fellegi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Borbála Fellegi brings her work as a researcher, mediator, and conference and peacemaking-circle facilitator to the IIRP. As founder and executive director of...
Mary Jo Hebling, M.S.
Dean of Continuing Education / Lecturer (She/Her)
As Dean of Continuing Education, Mary Jo Hebling serves as a bridge between the IIRP Faculty and graduate courses, and the...
Kevin Jones, M.S.
Lecturer
Kevin Jones has spent more than 35 years working in the fields of social services, mental health and education philosophy, with particular emphasis on working with youth and...
Zeau Modig, M.L.S.
Librarian
Zeau Modig has been involved with public and technical services in special and public libraries, as well as STEM scholarly publishing, for over 30...
Robert Oliver, Ed.D.
Lecturer
Dr. Robert Oliver is a highly experienced mental health specialist, psychotherapist, counselor and education administrator, working with youth and families. A Master Trainer...
Nicola Preston, Ph.D.
Lecturer
Dr. Nicola Preston began her involvement with restorative practices as a police officer with Thames Valley Police, in the United Kingdom, where she was part of a team — the...
Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt is Professor of Law at the Catholic University of Pernambuco - UNICAP (Brazil) and Assistant Professor at the International...
Frida Rundell, Ph.D., LPC
Professor
Dr. Frida C. Rundell, is a founding IIRP faculty member and professor. A committed teacher and practitioner, she brings extensive experience of Narrative and...
Alia Sheety, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Alia Sheety brings extensive expertise in research and pedagogy to the IIRP. She teaches the course, RP 610 Evaluation of Research, which prepares students to...
Elizabeth Smull, M.R.P.Y.C.
Lecturer
Elizabeth Smull is a skilled restorative practitioner who has provided direct services to struggling youth and their families. She provides restorative practices...
Pam Thompson, M.R.P.Y.C.
Lecturer
Pam Thompson brings extensive experience employing restorative practices with struggling young people to the IIRP. A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Pam is also a...
A. Miguel Tello, MACC, M.P.A., MAIS
Lecturer
A. Miguel Tello is an Executive Coach, certified by INCAE business school in Costa Rica and the Executive Director of the Strachan Foundation. Strachan is a family foundation...