In this podcast, you'll learn the core principles and components of Restorative Discipline and how to create a safe environment where every child feels heard. These principles have been used in schools of all levels to address bullying and to prevent suicides. Every church and school leader needs to hear these tips! (Next week, we'll continue our conversation with Roxanna about what this can look like in our church-school partnerships.)

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Roxanna Barnes is a Prevention and Safe Schools Specialist and a Certified Restorative Discipline Coordinator. Roxanna has spent 20 years in education all in Alief ISD. Roxanna began her teaching career as a middle school Theatre and Speech teacher for 8 years and 10 years as a 6A high school Theatre Director. Roxanna spent the last 4 years of her teaching career not only working with students, but also coaching new teachers within Alief ISD in classroom management and meaningful relationships.

Roxanna has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sul Ross State University and has had many accomplishments during her educational career. She was named the 2014 Secondary Teacher of the Year, 2014 Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2015 West Houston Chamber of Commerce TOY Finalist, and the recipient of the 2015 Alma Slawinski Texas Theatre Educator of the Year Leadership Award. Roxanna is Stephen Covey trained and provides Professional Development in the following areas: Restorative Discipline, Safe and Civil Schools, PBIS, Love and Logic, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Emotional Poverty, and Meaningful Relationships. Roxanna has spent 18 years of her educational career molding and mentoring students from K-12 grade. She spends her time now mentoring teachers and supporting administrators on their campuses with restorative practices, structure, behavior strategies, meaningful relationships, and campus climate. Her passion and purpose is helping students and teachers learn how to build those meaningful relationships that are necessary for student success.