Courtney Washington (@carp_principal) 's Twitter Profile
Courtney Washington

@carp_principal

Principal of Carpenter Middle School in Plano, TX

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Students need to feel safe and heard ~ this is not just a fact for school. We all want to feel safe, so why wouldn’t they want the same thing. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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I am committed to building positive relationships with students, so that they trust me to share their why. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Participants gather in a circle to show everyone in the community is equal. There is no power dynamic with the circle, including the teacher or another adult visitor. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Restorative Circles is a tiered level of support for students. They are also good to use to restore fractured relationships with adults. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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I am committed to encouraging more staff to engage in restorative circles with students to rebuild fractured relationships. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Restorative Practices: Teachers and students jointly share power and teachers show vulnerability ~ not a me show, but a we show. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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The theme for this year is grace over everything, specifically due to COVID. Grace should be a common practice vs. reacting to “something.” #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Asking for permission from students to dig deeper to the “why” is key to Restorative Practices. #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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Restorative vs. Consequence ~ “You can either come talk with me (together) or I will have to figure out what to do without you.” #HackingSchoolDiscipline

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November is a very special month because of all the family celebrations and memories. I am thankful for my family, my health, and my faith. To God be the glory. #PISDThankful #ThankfulCowboy Carpenter MS Plano