102: Restorative Practices, Day to Day with Erika Schwanbeck & Stephanie Clinise

Restorative practices often show up only after something has gone wrong. Erika Schwanbeck, a restorative practice coach, and Stephanie Clinise, a secondary ELA teacher, argue that the real work happens long before any conflict. Both talk with Krista about what restorative practice looks and sounds like day to day, woven into content rather than bolted on as a discipline. They get concrete: the 80/20 principle (80 percent proactive, 20 percent responsive), fair process and its three E's of engagement, explanation, and expectation clarity, and the engagement window that keeps support and accountability high. Stephanie shares how shared language turns a Romeo and Juliet circle into a lesson about real choices, and Erika unpacks why a relational consequence outweighs a punitive one. If you have ever wondered whether student voice and teacher authority can coexist, this conversation offers a practical, relationship-first answer. Connect with them on Instagram: Stephanie and Erika