Building Community There is something really magical about the beginning of a new school year. When I return each year to an open room, it feels like this blank canvas of possibilities. New children, new families, so much potential. And while...
Mari Dean
Mari Dean is an elementary school teacher in Northern Virginia with a passion for reimagining school systems where all kids experience agency, joy, and a deep sense of belonging. She is the author of Lessons in Community: A Teacher’s Guide to Reimagining Classroom Management and Social-Emotional Learning. You can connect with her on Instagram: @lessonsincommunity.