Welcome to The Liberation Lab©️ Podcast, where we discuss how to disrupt and reimagine education. I’m your host, Bobby Morgan - speaker, principal, consultant, and lifelong disruptor committed to building schools that center justice, genius, and belonging.

In this episode, Bobby interviews Tracey Battle, a district restorative justice specialist, about the importance of healing in schools. Tracey explains that healing is necessary because Black students have endured generational trauma in schools, and many educators fail to understand the impact of this trauma. They discuss the need for restorative practices and restorative justice in schools, debunking the myth that these approaches lack consequences. Tracey emphasizes the importance of building relationships, addressing biases, and creating interventions that support students' growth and development. They also highlight the need for educators to engage in self-reflection and prioritize their own healing.

In this episode, I’m honored to host Tracey Battle, a transformative force in education and leadership. Tracey holds a B.S. in Electronic Media Journalism from North Carolina A&T State University and a Master’s in Urban Education from UNC Charlotte. With experience as a teacher, school leader, and consultant, she’s impacted school culture and achievement nationwide.

Tracey’s leadership over the past five years has focused on addressing students’ social-emotional needs, advocating for trauma-sensitive practices, and pioneering restorative justice to reshape student success. Her work extends to higher education, where she co-created restorative practice frameworks at Bowie State University. As the founder of Restore2Rebuild, LLC, Tracey continues to champion restorative justice and healing in educational spaces.

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