From Conflict to Connection: Transforming School Environments Through Relationship Building
Jul 24, 2025 4:27 pm
Join us virtually on Wednesday, July 30th at 12:00 PM ET for a free informational session about Florida State University's new Connect First program.
This webinar will feature Amy Alvis, a school principal of Ghazvini Learning Center, an alternative public school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving some of the community’s most at-risk students. With over 25 years in education—including roles as an Exceptional Student Education teacher and school leader—Amy is a passionate advocate for Restorative Practices. She has presented at multiple conferences on her work helping students build empathy, accountability, and interpersonal skills through Nonviolent Communication (NVC). At GLC, she focuses daily on repairing and strengthening relationships to foster a more connected school community.
What You'll Learn:
- How educators can use empathy via Nonviolent Communication as a part of a restorative approach
- School-wide community agreement development and accountability
- How to complete a restorative circle using the Connect First (The Bigbie Method)
- Real-world applications and measurable outcomes from NVC practices to build resiliency and safety
Did you know? 1 out of 4 teenagers experienced a traumatic event by the age of 16? 83% of teens will experience at least one traumatic event in adolescence.
