I help urban educators learn how to transform their classroom using my trauma-informed framework to
11/06/2023
Trauma-informed care begins within…
Otherwise you’re just hoarding the info and not doing anything with it.
Click the link in my bio to book a trauma-informed training for your school, district, or organization.
10/11/2023
Today’s keynote at Paving the Way to a Better Education Conference was a success! ❤️
It’s always an honor to be in the room with likeminded educators doing the work to be the change they want to see. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
10/03/2023
There is a huge disconnect between what education should be and what it is.
This we all know. 🧐
One outdated concept that continues to coast along is the idea that parent(s) or guardians will be able to step in to help with homework.
It. Can't. Always. Happen.
Some parents work multiple jobs to survive and don't have the time.
While other parents may not even speak English.
Add to it, a lot of students may not be capable of focusing after they've spent an entire day in school learning.
There's numerous reasons why...
If you have to give homework, it should just be a QUICK review of something the students learned in class.✏️
09/21/2023
“Willfully defiant” is a term used to criminalize Black students for the way that they express themselves when the teacher takes offense.
Know this, Black students will challenge educators when they believe they are being treated unfairly or don’t understand the lesson that’s being taught.
That is not being “willfully defiant,” it’s advocating for themselves.
The key here is to get out of your feelings and actually listen to what the student is trying to express without feeling attacked.
Too many Black students are being pushed out of school for advocating for themselves.
For information on how trauma shows up in school and functional strategies to teach your most vulnerable students...
Book Reverse the Adverse Online Training for your district, school, or organization....
👉🏽Link in my bio.
09/18/2023
“I know [tomorrow] I can walk in the morning and use some of the strategies that [Nicole] gave me, really functionally.”
Just one of the many positive responses educators have had to the Reverse the Adverse (RTA) training.
Find out how this training can help you grow as an educator—and ultimately benefit ALL of your students: https://buff.ly/3Zco4TD
09/17/2023
Know the signs…
09/16/2023
Healing the students is important. And so is healing the educators. There has to be healing on every level to be able to move forward. “ 🙌🏾
Do you agree? Why or why not? It is something I feel is absolutely true and valid, but I’d love to hear your thoughts one way or another.
09/12/2023
It’s that time of year. You know it. I know it. All educators do. 📚
What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing at the moment? Budget cuts? Tight timelines? Unrealistic expectations?
Put all of that aside for a second. Carve out a minute to remind yourself that judging students on first impressions, let alone students dealing with trauma that impacts every area of their lives, is a bad start for everyone.
Just something to think about. 🔔
09/11/2023
Congrats on the premiere of your new movie 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Had to show love at the Atl screening since we go back like Pac and Biggie 😂
08/15/2023
If you want to see an improvement in your classroom, focus on building relationships...
True learning comes after that.
Comment 🎯 if you agree.
08/10/2023
Unfortunately poverty increases a lot of those stressors.
For practical tips to reach your most vulnerable students so you can...
Spend your time teaching instead of managing behaviors…
Book Reverse the Adverse Training for your district, school, or organization....
Link in my bio 💎