On this episode, I sit down and interview my friend and colleague, Jay Sheets. He has 21 years of experience in education including being a teacher, coach, district specialist, and a restorative discipline coordinator. He currently serves as one of the supervisors in school safety and operations in Dallas ISD.  Jay and I originally connected in the high school coaching world, but our paths joined forces to implement restorative practices in the second largest district in the state of Texas.  On This Episode: Jay and Kevin talk about the development of the long-lasting friendship. Jay shares his thoughts about bringing restorative discipline to the second largest district in Texas Jay talks about the thought process in going slow in the implementation of the new program. Jay and Kevin talk about the importance of relationship building in education even when times are tough. Jay and Kevin discuss the 3 zones of learning: content, correct, and connect. Jay talks about the decisions schools are making during the pandemic. Jay tells how during the walk-out, the teachers decided to meet their needs then listen to their issues. Jay talks about the strategies with working with adults  Jay and Kevin talk about the qualities needed for a modern day principle Key Takeaways: Get to know students on an everyday basis, and invest in their personal lives Don’t allow pressure to cause you to leave your foundational values Be careful in your response- know when to ask the right questions and know when to stay silent. Tweetable Quotes: "We should only use educators to train other educators because we are hearing from the people who are doing the work." - Kevin Curtis "We are trying to build a relationship first. Everything else should be a byproduct of that relationship!" - Jay Sheets

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