Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Angela McQuinn

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...

Anders Benoit, '26

Bringing restorative practices and healing to youth impacted by trauma. Anders completed his Master of Science in Restorative Practices with a specialization in Education and his graduate...

Student Spotlight: Jodi Emmart

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...

Janet Newell, '26

Using restorative practices to foster accountability and transform the disciplinary process with students. Janet is a 2026 alumna, earning her Master of Science in Restorative Practices. She serves as...

Pamela Cornwall Duncan, '26

From congregations to classrooms, working toward integrating restorative practices across the community. Pam Duncan completed her Master of Science in Restorative Practices in 2026. She has been...

Student Spotlight: William Brown

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...

Andrew Lynn, '26

Introducing fair process and restorative practices to the next generation through music education and experiential learning. Andrew Lynn earned his Master of Science in Restorative Practices in 2026....

Student Spotlight: Thomas Levy

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...

Marti Jo McCaleb, '26

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...

Natasha Akery, '26

Natasha is utilizing her education to propel her desire to serve as a restorative practices resource to the community she cares for. Natasha Akery, 2026 alumna of the IIRP Graduate School, is a...

Student Spotlight: James Mureithi

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...

Student Spotlight: Matt Crowe

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...

Student Spotlight: Jamee Cox

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...

Student Spotlight: Elana Strout

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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