In this episode of Nobody's Perfect, Jason Hopcus sits down with Marccus Spearman, a leader dedicated to transforming school environments in Denver Public Schools. As a first-generation graduate and former assistant principal, Marccus shares his journey of implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices, leading to dramatic reductions in suspensions and classroom referrals. Now, as the Manager of Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices, Marccus continues to shape safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for over 90,000 students and 14,500 staff members across 207 schools. Listen to learn how his work fosters a culture of belonging and positively impacts the entire school community. #SchoolCulture #TraumaInformed #RestorativePractices #InclusiveEducation #EducationLeadership #PositiveBehavior #StudentSuccess #SafeSchools #MentalHealthInSchools #EducationReform
September 17th, 2024, 02:40 pm
Nobody's Perfect Podcast
Episode 18: Transforming School Culture: Trauma-Informed Leadership with Marccus Spearman
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Published September 17th, 2024, 02:40 pm
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In this episode of Nobody's Perfect, Jason Hopcus sits down with Marccus Spearman, a leader dedicated to transforming school environments in Denver Public Schools. As a first-generation graduate and former assistant principal, Marccus shares his journey of implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices, leading to dramatic reductions in suspensions and classroom referrals. Now, as the Manager of Trauma-Informed Restorative Practices, Marccus continues to shape safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for over 90,000 students and 14,500 staff members across 207 schools. Listen to learn how his work fosters a culture of belonging and positively impacts the entire school community. #SchoolCulture #TraumaInformed #RestorativePractices #InclusiveEducation #EducationLeadership #PositiveBehavior #StudentSuccess #SafeSchools #MentalHealthInSchools #EducationReform
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