S12E6 Prioritizing Community with Restorative Justice: A Shift in Philosophy, Not Just a Strategy
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What does it mean to make restorative justice part of a school’s culture? In this episode of How We Teach This, Lauren Sage, Dean of Students at Guadalupe Centers High School and a member of the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year team, explores restorative justice as a philosophy that shapes everyday relationships and responses to conflict.
From building shared classroom agreements to using circles and helping students repair harm, the conversation explores what restorative practices can look like in daily classroom life. We also examine common misunderstandings, the role of accountability, and the work adults do to reflect on their own experiences and respond calmly when challenges arise.
Whether you’re beginning this work or strengthening existing practices, this episode offers a starting point for thinking about community, connection, and opportunities for students to grow.
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7 Oct 2026
S12E5 National Board Certification: The Experience Behind the Certification
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What happens when educators take a close look at not just what they do in the classroom, but why they do it?
In Part 2 of our series on National Board Certification, we move from understanding the certification process to hearing from educators who have experienced it themselves. National Board Certified Teachers Jennifer Gessley, Juan M. Patiño-Jiménez, Kristy Oborny, Alvin Peters, and Thomas Fulbright share their experiences pursuing certification—the challenges, surprises, and lessons they encountered along the way.
A central theme of their conversation is reflection. The National Board process challenged these educators to examine their instructional decisions, articulate why they make those choices, and think more intentionally about their practice. They discuss how that reflection has continued well beyond certification and has positively influenced their teaching, confidence, leadership, and professional growth.
For educators considering National Board Certification, the panel also offers a firsthand look at the commitment involved and what they believe makes the experience worthwhile.
This episode is Part 2 of our two-part series. Part 1, “National Board Certification: What It Is—and What It Is Not,” provides an overview of the certification process, expectations, and available support.
23 Sept 2026
S12E4 Part 1 NBC: What it is and What it is not
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What does it really mean to become a National Board Certified Teacher—and what does the process involve?
In this episode of How We Teach This, National Board Certified Teacher Alvin Peters, Director of the Great Plains Center for National Teacher Certification, joins us to break down what National Board Certification (NBC) is—and what it is not. We explore who the certification is designed for, common misconceptions, the four components of the process, timelines and expectations, and two of the biggest concerns for prospective candidates: time and cost.
Alvin also explains how universities, districts, and support programs can help educators navigate the process and why institutions invest in supporting National Board candidates.
This conversation is the first of two episodes exploring NBC. In the next episode, a panel of National Board Certified educators shares their personal experiences with the process and the impact it has had on their teaching and professional lives.
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