Organizer
Rachel Vargas, Ed.D
Phone
210-520-8440Rachel Vargas is a native Texan with a heart for helping young people discover their path to success. She has trained and coached individuals and organizations on Conflict Management, Organizational Leadership, and Restorative Practices in Schools. Rachel also leads the efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for CIS-San Antonio. She longs for the day when punitive systems of oppression are re-designed and restorative mindsets return to our sacred land. Rachel has nearly a decade of experience in educational non-profit in K-12 schools. She is a recent doctoral recipient in Educational Leadership at Abilene Christian University, where she researched Restorative Practices implementation and training. Beyond her professional identity, Rachel is a wife, mom, sister, and daughter, who loves outdoor camping, retro arcades, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and three pets.
Restorative Practices
In this session, participants will learn about repairing harm and restoring relationships. The techniques and strategies learned will help with classroom behavior and organizational management. Topics can include community building circles, re-entry circles, restorative conversations, and staff transition circles. Participants will learn strategies for promoting a healthy climate and culture to their school or organization. Our materials were developed by our knowledgeable team of restorative trainers and practitioners, led by Shelly Bosse, LMSW, MA, the CIS-SA Training and Education Manager. These materials are a collaboration of extensive training, practice, and research. As one of the members of this team, Dr. Rachel Vargas also completed her dissertation on the topic of Restorative Practices in Schools when earning her doctorate. She will also be facilitating this session. You don’t want to miss it!
Session is in person at 1045 Cheever Blvd, Suite 201, San Antonio, Texas 78217.
