Teaching Restorative Practices with Danica Hall

This week on The No Name Paper Podcast, Meghan and Candace sit down with educator, SEL coach, and restorative justice advocate Danica Hall of Columbus City Schools. From corporate life to the classroom, Danica shares her powerful journey into education and how restorative practices became her calling.

We dive deep into:

What restorative practices really look like in schools

How student-led circles promote empathy and healing

Why reintegration matters after discipline

Real stories of transformation from the classroom

How yoga, trust, and “love sandwiches” make a difference

What every teen needs to hear when dealing with conflict

Danica also plays our favorite game, “Restore or Ignore”, where she weighs in on karaoke circles, Spider-Man sightings, pineapple pizza, and more.

✨ Whether you're an educator looking to bring more humanity to your classroom or a leader hoping to shift school culture, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and heart.

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💌 Want to connect with Danica Hall for trainings, yoga, or restorative justice work? Reach out via email at:

Danica.v.hall@gmail.com

or through Columbus City Schools: d-hall@columbus.k12.oh.us

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