Equipping Students To Navigate Conflict With Compassion - Jocelyn Pajimula

Today our guest is Jocelyn Pajimula the Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator & Restorative Practices Coach at Ewa Makai Middle School. We talk to Jocelyn about how her school have created a system to give students tools to repair and prevent broken broken relationships. She breaks down their two key strategies when conflict arises and introduces the PEACE strategy—a proactive tool that helps students navigate conflict before it escalates. Jocelyn also offers a powerful example of how they address peer pressure in a meaningful, memorable way. We dive into the importance of making systems easy to access and how that leads to better implementation—and offers an important reminder: don't forget to make it fun.

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Jocelyn is a proud graduate of the Hawaiʻi public education system, deeply influenced by its rich culture and vibrant community. With 12 years of dedicated teaching experience at the middle school level, she specializes in Social Studies, AVID Elective, and Health and Wellness classes. For the past three years, Jocelyn has served as her school's Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator; this year, she has taken on the role of Restorative Practices Coach. Jocelyn's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment reflects her passion for education and the well-being of her students.