What does it mean to see ourselves as fully human? In this month’s community meeting, we welcomed author and scholar Dr. Shamari Reid. With love as a guiding force and framework, Shamari led us in an interactive presentation where we explored—not only the “good”—but the messy, and “sticky” parts of ourselves that can help to give us a more nuanced understanding of our humanity. Then, we considered how self-compassion and love can overflow into our work on behalf of our students.

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Resources

Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice, and Liberation in Schools

Three Ways to Feel More Hopeful as an Educator

How to Set Boundaries as an Overworked Educator

What Teachers Really Need to Thrive

How Social-Emotional Learning Can Foster LGBTQ Inclusion at School