If you need an uplifting conversation to get you energized for the new school year, this episode is a can’t-miss!

I’m talking with Dr. Deonna Smith about the ideas behind her new book, Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care.”

Listen in as we discuss:

What it means to be “rooted in joy” and how Deonna uncovered the meaning of that phrase in her own work as a teacher
The types of internal work we can do as educators to create school-based practices that are rooted in joy
What it looks like to have a classroom that is rooted in joy
How joy arises naturally in equitable, humanizing environments
How a classroom can be understand as an ecosystem in which every person and practice are interconnected
Specific practices teachers can implement to create a classroom culture of equity, belonging, and care

Learn more about Dr. Deonna Smith here: https://www.deonnasmithconsulting.com

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