The Institute for Restorative Justice & Practices Conference (2022)

THE INSTITUTE FOR

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & PRACTICES

Virtual Conference

"Manifesting Our Healing – Living Beyond COVID-19" April 8, 2022

The Institute For

Restorative Justice & Practices Virtual Conference

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

“Manifesting Our Healing – Living Beyond COVID-19” Please join The Institute for Restorative Justice & Practices Conference, where our virtual platform brings caregivers, students, educators, service

Dr. Ivy Hylton

Dr. Gregory Stanislaus

SPECIAL GUESTS

providers, community leaders, policymakers and Restorative Practices experts together to explore, discuss, and engage in a multi-dimensional dialogue through a trauma-informed lens of the impact of COVID-19.

Hon. Steny Hoyer Majority Leader, US

Friday, April 8, 2022 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (EST)

Dr. Aminta Breaux

Dr. Carl Goodman

President, Bowie State

Provost, Bowie State

FOUNDER & CO-FOUNDER

Registration (FREE)

Dr. Charles Adams

Dr. Matasha Harris

ENERGY FACILITATORS https://bit.ly/RJRegform Attendees can earn continuing education credits (CEUs)

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AZIKWE AGYEYEI

Dr. Ometha Lewis-Jack

Dr. Monifa Love

Brother Yao

restorativejustice@bowiestate.edu | www.bowiestate.edu | @BSU_InstituteforRJP

Program Facilitators and Panelists

Dr. Yolanda Stanislaus

Ms. Amy Huque

Ms. Tracey Battle

Dr. Cicely J. Ruff

Ms. Michelle Bateman

Ms. Mary Hart

Mr. Yazid Jackson

Ms. Serenity Moore

Hon. Jazz Lewis

Hon. Aisha N. Braveboy

Mr. Samuel Q. Elira, Sr. (’15)

Dr. Troy Bobby

Ms. Elisa Hong

Ms. Deanna Kuhney

Dr. Otis Williams

Rev. Tony Lee

Program Facilitators and Panelists

Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds

Dr. Anthony Jackson

Ms. Davitta B. Ealy

Dr. Shannell Thomas

Dr. Saleem Hylton

Dr. Nicole Branch-Ellis

Dr. Sean Coleman

Ms. Alethea Felton

Dr. Ashely Griffin

Founder and Co-Founder

Dr. Charles B. Adams Founder, Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices, Chair, Behavioral Sciences and Human Services, Professor of Criminal Justice College of Professional Studies Bowie State University

Dr. Matasha L. Harris

Co-founder, Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices, Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice College of Professional Studies Bowie State University

Criminal Justice Program | Points of Pride US Department of Justice $750,000 grant for the BSU Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices U.S. Department of Education Second Chance Pell Experimental Site - Bowie State University Partnership with the Maryland Legislative Services – Racial Impact Statements Restorative Justice Concentration

Restorative Justice & Practices Conference Committee Welcome Letter April 8, 2022 Greetings, Conference Attendees: We would like to personally welcome each of you to our Bowie State University Second Annual Restorative Justice and Practices Virtual Conference.

Our theme, Manifesting Our Healing: Living Beyond COVID-19, underscores the importance of addressing the impact of COVID-19 and the practicality of restorative practices in facilitating the healing process. As indicated in the enclosed agenda, this conference provides a unique and dynamic opportunity for caregivers, students, educators, service providers, community leaders, policymakers and Restorative Practices experts to explore, discuss, and engage in a multi-dimensional dialogue through a traumainformed lens of the impact of COVID-19. This sacred space fosters an environment where the work of manifesting our healing can begin.

Through interactive workshops, this conference aims to create a safe space to: Explore COVID-19 as a trauma-induced experience; Discuss the best healing practices in schools, home, and community settings; Engage individuals in reflective and transformative discourse; and Inspire individuals to begin the work of healing and use these practices in individual and collective spaces in everyday life.

The ongoing pandemic, and traumatic experiences in relation to the pandemic, provide an opportunity to raise awareness regarding restorative justice and practices. We would like to thank each of you for your active engagement and participation in this conference. Your voice, presence, and lived experiences are invaluable to our collective healing in our families, communities, and nation.

Sincerely,

The Restorative Justice & Practices Conference Planning Committee restorativejustice@bowiestate.edu @bsu_instituteforrjp

Bowie State University Mission Statement As Maryland’s first historically black public university, Bowie State University empowers a diverse population of students to reach their potential by providing innovative academic programs and transformational experiences as they prepare for careers, lifelong learning, and civic responsibility. Bowie State University supports Maryland’s workforce and economy by engaging in strategic partnerships, research, and public service to benefit our local, state, national, and global communities.

Vision Bowie State University will be widely recognized as one of the nation’s best public comprehensive universities that is a model for academic excellence, innovation, and student success.

Points of Pride Developing real-world solutions. Computer science and technology students work on cyber challenges with expert faculty and industry partners.

Course-based research. Undergraduate natural sciences students who choose a research track work with faculty mentors to find breakthroughs in health and medicine.

Professional broadcasting experience. Streaming worldwide, WBSU Radio provides students with experience in radio production and digital technology.

Closing teacher workforce gaps. By partnering with local school districts, the College of Education has launched initiatives to prepare more students to become certified educators.

Bowie State University aspires to infuse innovative practices into academic and administrative functions by encouraging students, faculty, staff, and administrators to utilize best practices and pursue new opportunities.

Morning Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ivy Hylton

Holistic Integrative Health Practitioner

Dr. Ivy is a Holistic Integrative Health Practitioner, specializing in contemplative interventions for wholeness and well-being. She is a Global Sound Healer, National Certified Restorative Justice Trainer, Mindfulness Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Recording Artist, and Concert Soprano Vocalist.

Ivy’s lineage can be traced back to the great contralto Marian Anderson, whose music helped raise the consciousness of a nation. Ivy has created a break through concept called Sound Vibronics™, Sonic Stress Reduction Meditation System, and the Sonic MIND Streaming® Emotional Wellness Listening App.

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An extraordinarily penetrating and powerful mindfulness practice using sound frequencies, positive thought forms, and intention for meditation & personal transformation, using Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls and her angelic voice. A paradigm shift for psychological, physiological and emotional healing using sound frequencies, Sonic Medicine for the 21st Century Ivy is CEO/President for Youth and Families in Crisis, LLC, MA’AT Institute for Restorative Justice serving as a Lead Contractor for the Balanced and Restorative Justice Practices Institute in the District of Columbia.

MA’AT Institute for Restorative Justice has trained over 2,500 Restorative Justice Circle Facilitators, and 100 Trainers within various agencies; DC Government, DCPS, Public Charter Schools, and community based organizations. Dr. Ivy was recently inducted in the Evolutionary Leaders Circle - a group of Global thought leaders.

She is a producer and artist of 6 CD’s, one Documentary film, author of three Books, and hosts a LIVE Facebook Sound Spa for meditation and healing during the COVID-19 Pandemic; and Soul Therapist for The BRAIN TRUTH Podcast. Her most recent projects are the EP entitled Frequencies of LOVE sonic meditations for deep relaxation and Healing, The Heart Strings Project production of a Documentary Film, The Anatomy of a Life Sentence: Mothers with Sons in Prison, a Restorative Justice approach to personal wellness, family healing, reconciliation and resilience.

Afternoon Keynote Speaker Dr. Stanislaus holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California, Juris Doctorate form Western State College of Law, Education certification in School Leadership from Baruch College, NYC, Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Theology from Drew Seminary in Madison NJ.

Dr. Gregory K. Stanislaus Founding Principal PS 971 in Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Gregory K. Stanislaus began his career in education over 35 years ago. He thought that serving as a substitute teacher to support students was only temporary. He quickly realized how fruitful, wonderful and rewarding it was to serve as substitute teacher, science teacher, dean of students, assistant principal and as acting principal during the integration and diversity initiative 2018-2019 all in the William Alexander Middle School 51 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Stanislaus has been one of the founding members of the D.U.E.T (Diversity, Unity, Equity Team) in his school district and has worked with district wide and state leadership on the Impact of the Diversity Initiative.

He has been instrumental in forming several student, parent and teacher affinity groups and has led his school in the institution of a restorative justice focused on disciplinary practices. This initiative drastically lowered the number of suspensions with a focus on Black, Indigenous, People (students) of Color (BIPOC).

In addition to his work in education, he has been the youth pastor and currently a senior pastor of the St. John Baptist Church for a total of 33 years. Dr. Stanislaus has received numerous awards and citations for his service as both an educator and a pastor. Dr. Stanislaus often states, “My greatest education came from my parents, supportive teachers and growing up in the Van Dyke Housing Projects in Brownsville in East New York, Brooklyn.”

Dr. Stanislaus and his wife Ruth, founding principal PS 971 in Brooklyn, have been together for the past 38 years and raised five children Jacques, Asia, Paris, Cairo and Siena.

Panelist

Honorable Jazz Lewis House of Delegate, 24th District

Appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, February 10, 2017. Member of the House since February 10, 2017. Memberships: Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, 2019-; Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee, 2015-.

Biographical Information: Born, Silver Spring, Maryland, February 26, 1989; Charles H. Flowers High School, 2007; University of Maryland, Government & Politics, B.A., 2011; University of Maryland School of Public Policy, M.P.P., 2014; Community organizer, Good Jobs, Better Baltimore Campaign, 2014; Wellstone Action, Advanced Campaigner Manager School, 2016; Executive Director, Hoyer for Congress, 2014-2019; Senior Policy Advisor to Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, U.S. House of Representatives, 2019-2021; Married; one child.

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Panelist

Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy Prince George's County State's Attorney

As State’s Attorney, Aisha Braveboy is the top law enforcement officer in the County, responsible for the safety and security of over 900,000 citizens. Her motto for the Office under her administration, is – “Crime is personal…personal to the victim, personal to the community and personal to the State’s Attorney’s Office.”

As a Delegate, Ms. Braveboy was appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve as Chair of the Consumer Protection Subcommittee. She was elected by her peers to serve as Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, where she guided the 44-member organization on a wide range of policy issues including parity for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), reducing mass incarceration, enhancing tools to prosecute rapists, increasing opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses and reducing health disparities in our State.

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Panelist

Dr. Otis Williams III

Department Chair & Assoc. Professor Department of Counseling, College of Education, Bowie State University Otis Williams, III, Ph.D. is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at Bowie State University. He received a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, with a subspecialty in African Studies from Howard University. Dr. Williams has worked in many clinical settings, including correctional facilities, juvenile services, group homes, home-based, and urban schools. He is the co-faculty advisor for the African Psychology Student Association and member of the community-based research group, the Fanon Project. Dr. Williams is an Ad Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Black Psychology and the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation.

Dr. Williams is the recipient of several local and national awards, including the Association of Black Psychologists’ “Dr. Bobby E. Wright Award” and “Eastern Region Warrior-Healer Award.” Research Interests African Nationhood Vocational Theory, Black Intimacy & Sex, Fanonian Liberation Praxis, and Race-related stress and trauma. Service Interests: BSU Band Support Team, BSU Football Mental Wellness Initiative, Faculty Welfare Committee, Proctor Day Committee, Chair – Department Curriculum Committee, and Chair – Department Website Committee.

Memberships / Affiliations: Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), American Counseling Association (ACA), Maryland Counseling Association (MCA), Maryland Counselors for Social Justice (MCSJ), and Maryland Association Spirituality Ethical & Religious Values (MASERVIC)

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Panelist

Dr. Cicely J. Ruff

Assistant Professor and Program Director of Criminal Justice Studies at Spalding University

Dr. Cicely J. Ruff is an Assistant Professor and the Program Director of Criminal Justice Studies at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, where she challenges and supports her students in reimagining and reinventing the meaning of justice. In her current position, she revitalized the program of study for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies to have an emphasis in restorative justice and criminal justice reform, which is unique and innovative for an undergraduate degree.

Dr. Ruff is a restorative justice and practices trainer and practitioner with over ten years of experience in various local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies – such as the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Administrative Office of Kentucky Courts, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Job Corps Center, and the United States House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Panelist

Attorney Samuel Q. Elira, Sr. '15 Judicial Law Clerk

Samuel Q. Elira, Sr., is the current candidate for Prince George’s County Council at Large. Mr. Elira holds a Juris Doctor from Western Michigan Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bowie State University. While pursuing his law degree, Mr. Elira worked as a law clerk for an outstanding judge for the 29th Circuit Court in St. Johns, Michigan. Shortly after, he worked at the State Appellate Defender's Office in Michigan in the “Lifers Division.”

Mr. Elira began his law career serving as a judicial law clerk for a prominent Prince George’s County Circuit Court Judge. Following his clerkship, he worked for two leading general practice law firms in Maryland. In July 2019, Mr. Elira fulfilled a lifelong dream and started his private practice, Elira Law Firm, LLC in Prince George's County, Maryland. He has successfully represented numerous clients and has litigated various matters in Maryland. Mr. Elira areas of practice include criminal, personal injury, family and business law. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, Prince George’s County Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association, the National Black Lawyers Association, and the J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association.

Social media links: https://www.theeliralawfirm.com/ Law Firm website @theeliralawfirmllc (Instagram) electsamuelelira.com -Campaign website @electsamelira (campaign social media platforms)

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Collective Energy Experience

Sidiki Paul Lancaster AZIKWE AGYEYEI Drumming Sidiki.lancaster@gmail.com Brother Sidiki is a traditional African percussionist, dancer, choreographer, historian and folklorist. He is a scholar and soughtout practitioner of the ceremonial and ritual traditions of Northern and West Africa and the African Diaspora. Brother is also a practitioner of the traditional African healing arts. In his 50+ years of extensive drumming and healing experience, Sidiki was a fortunate apprentice to legendary artists Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, Abdoulaye Camara, and Djimo Kouyate.

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Collective Energy Experience

Dr. Ometha Lewis-Jack

Interim Chair and Associate Professor Department of Psychology College of Professional Studies

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology M.S., Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Howard University B.S. Psychology, Howard University Professional Interests & Campus Involvement: Neuropsychological Assessment of African Americans, Diagnosis/Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, Spirituality in Diagnosis/Treatment of Mental Disorders, Department Course Redesign Team; Courses Taught: General Psychology, Introduction to Psychopathology, Seminar in Psychology, Group Dynamics, Drug Use & Abuse

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Collective Mindfulness Shift

Dr. Monifa Love Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences, Bowie State University Dr. Monifa A. Love is Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowie State University. She serves the Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies as a professor.

Love has taught in BSU's Scholars Studio, where she has guided inquiries on Crownsville Hospital for the Negro Insane, Mindfulness, the Black Lives Matter movement, Afrofuturism, The Mis-Education of the Negro, and Athletes and Activism.

Love graduated with honors from Princeton University. She majored in anthropology, earned a certificate in Afro-American Studies, and studied poetry with Galway Kinnell. She obtained her doctorate in English with distinction from Florida State University as a McKnight Doctoral Fellow and an associate of the great philosopher and oppression theorist William R. Jones.

Love received a special commendation for outstanding achievement and the Russell V. Ewald Award for Academic Excellence and Human Service during her studies.

Love is the author of two collections of poetry, Provisions (1989) and Dreaming Underground (2003, Naomi Long Madgett Award winner). She is the founder of Home Base Women, a women's poetry chorus. In 2015, Love was an NEH fellow at the Black Poetry after the Black Arts Movement institute. She moderated a webinar/interview with National Book Award-winning poet Nikky Finney, whom she had interviewed for Furious Flower II: The Black Poetic Tradition (California Newsreel, 2005). An NEH Summer Fellow at the African Cinema Institute in Dakar, Senegal, she has published numerous essays on African American visual artists, writers, musicians, and film. She is the coauthor of Romancing Harlem: A Life in Love (2009), a cultural memoir of Harlem by artist Charles Mills.

Love coauthored the chapter "Deep-Rooted Cane: Consanguinity, Writing, and Genre" with writer Evans D. Hopkins, who is the inspiration for the character of David Carmichael in Love's awardwinning novel, Freedom in the Dismal (1998). Terrasses Editions in France will translate the story into French and German in 2022.

Collective Energy Experience

Brother Yao (Professor Hoke Smith Glover III) bandwidth922@gmail.com hokeglover@yahoo.com

Bro. Yao is a poet and non-fiction writer living in Lanham, MD. His poetry has been published in Crab Orchard Review, African-American Review, Ploughshares, Beltway Quarterly, and other journals. He teaches at Bowie State University in the Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies. His second book of poetry, One Shoe Marching Towards Heaven, was published by Africa World Press in Summer 2020.

He is currently working on a book of essays called The Wuhan Soundtrack based on his experience living in Wuhan, China. In addition to teaching and writing poetry he has also been studying the art of Taiji (T’ai Chi) for over a decade.

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Workshop Facilitators

Dr. Yolanda Stanislaus Chief Executive Officer of TRANSFORM ED, LLC

Ms. Michelle Bateman MCPS Central Office

Dr. Yolanda Stanislaus is the Chief Executive Officer of TRANSFORM ED, LLC and an established educational leader, known for her commitment to creating conditions for success for all stakeholders.

She is known for her work as a dynamic Educational Coach, Professional Developer, Teacher, Leader, Advocate and Equity Warrior.

Dr. Stanislaus began her career over 27 years ago as an Earth Science and Chemistry teacher in New York City Public Schools. Over the past 23 years, she has been an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools, the largest suburban school district outside of Washington D.C. In 2016, Dr. Stanislaus was the recipient of the Bowie State University Community Award for dissertation excellence. In 2013, she was awarded the Montgomery County Public Schools ESOL Principal of the Year Award and the Montgomery County Parent Award for the Outstanding Special Education School Program.

Dr. Stanislaus received a Bachelor of Science degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York; a Master’s degree in School Leadership from Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland; postgraduate chemistry education coursework from the University of Pennsylvania; and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Bowie State University. She holds advanced certification in Chemistry 712, Administration, and a Superintendent certification in the state of Maryland. Dr. Stanislaus is a trained Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)© and serves as an Ed Leader for the Educational Research and Development Institute (ERDI).

Michelle Bateman is an educator with 17 years of experience. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Development and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development with certifications in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education Grades 1-6, and Secondary Social Studies Education, from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Ms. Bateman began her career at Watkins Mill High School and for 11 years served as a social studies classroom teacher, field hockey coach, Student Government Association sponsor, and Elected Faculty Representative. In 2016, she became a Restorative Justice Coach. To expand her work surrounding restorative justice, in 2021, Ms. Bateman began working in the Montgomery County Public School Central Office.

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Workshop Facilitator

Mary C. Hart

Teacher Consultant of TRANSFORM ED, LLC

Mary C. Hart is a teacher consultant working with TRANSFORM ED, LLC, an adjunct professor at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md. as well as a Consulting Teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools. She received a Master of Arts in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. and a Master of Science in Education with a focus on Teaching and Leading for Equity from McDaniel College. Her work focuses on building the capacity of teachers and staff to provide an equitable education for all students and disrupt systemic racism throughout the education system. This includes researching ways to engage in observation, mindfulness, and restorative practices through an explicitly antiracist lens.

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Workshop Facilitator

Elisa Hong

Visionary Educational Leader

Amy Huque Visionary Educational Leader

Elisa Hong is a visionary educational leader and coach who is focused on improving student achievement through the continuous coaching, mentoring and creation of professional development that facilitates the individual growth of teachers by using research-based practices and elevating the holistic needs of students which includes their social and emotional needs. As a facilitator, Elisa brings her 14 years of experience as an educator, including time as an assistant director of a preschool, a classroom teacher, school-based leader and district leader. Elisa has created and led a number of engaging and dynamic professional learning sessions for new educators and mentor teachers. Elisa holds a B.A. in History and Secondary Education as well as a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education.

Amy Huque is a dynamic instructional leader with experience as a lecturer for the University of Maryland, middle school and high school teacher, team leader, resource teacher, curriculum writer, and instructional coach for new and underperforming teachers. Amy has created and led professional development for educators addressing a variety of topics including classroom climate, classroom management, teaching for mastery, assessing learning, equitable classroom practices, and trauma-informed approaches. Amy has extensive experience leading professional learning in-person and virtually. Amy holds a Master of Education in Human Development and will soon be Certified as a School Administrator.

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Workshop Facilitator

Yazid Jackson

Restorative Justice Senior Program Manager

Yazid Jackson joined SchoolTalk’s RestorativeDC team in 2018. In his role as restorative justice senior program manager, he has helped to expand, and now oversees and manages, all elements of SchoolTalk’s restorative justice programming. Under his leadership, RestorativeDC has developed a comprehensive array of options designed to engage educators in understanding the power of restorative justice and how to design programs that meet their individual school needs. This includes supporting educators through professional development trainings and workshops, targeted technical assistance, and whole school implementation, as well as youth-focused programming. In addition to school-level supports, Yazid and his team also provide youth-focused leadership and advocacy training to facilitate the role young people play in leading and supporting school culture change.

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Workshop Facilitators

Deanna Toler Kuhney

Racial equity educator, trainer, facilitator, and curriculum developer.

Serenity Moore

Innovative educational leader and instructional coach

Deanna Toler Kuhney (she/her) is a racial equity educator, trainer, facilitator, and curriculum developer. She is especially skilled in creating and facilitating “safer” spaces, which enable participants to engage in courageous conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and liberation. She has worked with school districts, communities, non-profits, and corporations for the past 20 years. Some include Montgomery County Public Schools, DC Public Schools, East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools, Leadership Montgomery, IMPACT Silver Spring, and CaringMatters. She holds a B.A in Business Administration, Pace University, Masters in Contemporary Communications, University of Notre Dame of Maryland University, and a postgraduate certificate in Excellence in Education and Equity from McDaniel College. Deanna has four children, three grandchildren, loves riding motorcycles and working on her 1954 trailer.

She lives in Silver Spring and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Serenity Moore (she/her) is an innovative educational leader and instructional coach with a deep passion for equity and elevating anti-racism to ensure student outcomes. She has over 20 years of experience serving students and families from under resourced communities. She has a B.S in Biology from Hampton University and a Masters in Secondary Education from The George Washington University. In addition, she is a National Board Certified Teacher. Serenity began her career as a high school science teacher, where she had the privilege of teaching students who spoke multiple languages and students who had special learning needs. She worked tirelessly to meet the needs of her diverse student body.

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Workshop Facilitator

Tracey Battle

Director of Climate and Culture in Washington, DC CEO and Founder of Restore to Rebuild

Tracey earned her B.S. in Electronic Media Journalism from North Carolina A & T State University. Following her undergraduate achievements, she continued her education, earning a Master’s at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Urban Education. Throughout her continued passions for education, Tracey has had the pleasure to transform school culture and achievement in Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, and currently as the Director of Climate and Culture in Washington, DC Over the past six years of educational leadership, Tracey has focused her efforts on providing optimal support to students focusing on the social-emotional needs, trauma-sensitive practices, and restorative Justice to change the narrative regarding student success. With that, she continues to focus her training on disturbing the effort to marginalize students in urban schools & communities. From these efforts, Restore 2 Rebuild, LLC was born.

For over eight years, Tracey has been a restorative practitioner, beginning her training with the Advancement Institute and The International Institute of Restorative Practices; she has successfully used these skills and training leading classrooms and schools across the nation.

Witnessing the revolutionary changes of restorative practices within her tenure in education, her passion is to share experiences and help others grow in this movement. Her philosophy is, “It’s time to Restore, Rebuild, and Recommit!”

Tracey enjoys traveling, cooking, and creating a community of mentorship amongst young African American women in her spare time.

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Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Troy Boddy

Retired Director of Equity Initiatives for Montgomery County Public Schools Dr. Troy Boddy is the retired director of Equity Initiatives for Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland. In this role, he and his team were responsible for supporting the development practices, policies, and procedures that create access, opportunities to learn, and equitable academic and social emotional outcomes for underserved students. He has coordinated the design and delivery of 27 equity training modules that build awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to ensure schools and offices create the conditions needed to produce equitable outcomes for student achievement and success. As part of his work to build system-wide awareness of equity, cultural proficiency, implicit bias, and anti-racism.

Dr. Boddy has designed training s for 24 thousand staff members. Additionally, Dr. Boddy is the cofounder of the Student Equity Advocates and the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project. He is the co-director of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum, where he leads educational programs and professional learning. He has served as the keynote speaker for the Loyola Leadership Conference, a guest on NPR’s Kojo Nnamdi Show, and was a member of the 2012 Harvard Public Education Leadership Project. Dr. Boddy consulted and collaborated with the MCPS and McDaniel coordinators of the Equity and Excellence in Education Certificate Program at McDaniel College to launch a fivecourse certificate program and build a master’s degree program. As part of this program, Dr. Boddy has taught Foundations of Social Justice.

His publications include contributions to a case study for Life Case Studies for Inclusive Educators (2018) and Inspiration from my Father’s Journey, Washington Post (2011), and Grandpa’s River: A computer integrated cross-curricular simulation (2001). Dr. Boddy is currently the president of the East Coast Racial Equity Group and consults with companies, schools, and community organizations to address equity and create equitable workplaces.

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Workshop Facilitators

Dr. Wendy M. Edmonds

Assistant Professor College of Business, Human Resource Development Graduate Program, Bowie State University

Davitta B. Ealy

Adjunct Instructor Human Resource Development Graduate Program, Sociology and English Departments, Bowie State University

Dr. Edmonds is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Bowie State University, the oldest Historically Black College and University in Maryland. She is Chair of the Followership Learning Community at the International Leadership Association – the largest followership research and practitioner group in the world. Recognized internationally as a scholar-practitioner in followership, an emerging field of study in organizational leadership, Dr. Edmonds is the author of inTOXICating FOLLOWERSHIP in the Jonestown Massacre and co-editor of When Leadership Fails: Individual, Group and Organizational Lessons from the Worst Workplace Experiences. Her most recent research focuses on the lived experiences of victims of domestic violence in relation to followership and the impact of spirituality.

Davitta is an Adjunct Instructor in the Human Resource Development Graduate Program as well as the Sociology and English Departments at Bowie State University, the oldest Historically Black College and University in Maryland. Ms. Ealy brings over 20 years of professional experience as a Program Manager with responsibility for managing million dollar contracts and medium sized dispersed work team. A life-long learner, Instructor Ealy possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Community Development from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Nyack College. Instructor Ealy is slated to receive her PHD in Organizational Leadership and Development, December 2022 from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. Ms. Ealy is a Certified Creative Coach, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Community Emergency Response member and, will complete her Certification in Diversity and Inclusion, March 2022. Instructor Ealy is recognized internationally as a trainer, facilitator and speaker on such topics as emotional intelligence, resilience, grit and servant leadership. With an extensive corporate and academic background, Instructor Ealy enjoys bringing innovative practices to organizational transformation. #BSU_RJPC2022

Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Saleem Hylton, M.Msc. DHL President Emeritus and Youth Trainer Youth and Family Crisis LLC

Dr. Saleem Hylton is one of America’s leading youth development experts, with over forty years of experience as a community organizer, human development trainer, program developer, and motivational speaker. Dr. Saleem has served as director of many programs that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of young people in the eastern region of the United States as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In 1995, Dr. Saleem was recruited by the Director of Human Services in the District of Columbia to create, design and direct a faith-based re-entry program for incarcerated juvenile delinquents to transition back into the community. Dr. Saleem’s accomplishments guided him to the position as Chief of Alternative Detention for the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services, in the District of Columbia. In 2004, he left the agency to start his own consulting firm, Youth & Families in Crisis, LLC and currently serves as President Emeritus and professional development trainer.

In 2000, he was trained by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the Criminal Justice Institute at Florida Atlantic University to become a Certified Trainer in Balance and Restorative Justice (BARJ).

Since that time, he has become a leading internationally recognized Restorative/Community Justice trainer/practitioner.

Dr. Saleem Hylton, a native Washingtonian, received Associate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Education and Psychology from the American University in Washington, DC. In May 2009, Dr. Saleem completed the Graduate Certificate Program at the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), in Bethlehem, PA. and completed the Certification and Licensing training in Restorative Practices at IIRP. In 2019, he received an Honorary Doctorate for his community work, from the Global Oved Dei Seminary & University. Also, during that year, Dr. Saleem authored a book titled “My Spiritual Journey to Universal Consciousness’, from trauma to a faithful and prosperous life.

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Workshop Facilitator

Alethea Felton

National Board Certified Educator Ms. Alethea Felton is a National Board Certified educator with nearly 20 years of experience.

Throughout her tenure, Ms. Felton has supported diverse school districts in K-12 and Adult Education settings as an influential instructional coach, consultant, curriculum writer, English, theater, and Spanish teacher, professional developer, leader, and equity advocate. In her most recent position, she serves as a Consulting Teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland where she observes classroom performance of new and veteran teachers while building their teaching skills through her transformational coaching approach. Ms. Felton has received multiple awards and has served on various committees promoting restorative justice practices and antiracism to support students’ socioemotional development and academic needs. Additionally, she is a holistic health and wellness coach who is passionate about helping people tackle their limiting beliefs to accomplish their goals through an integrative approach of mind, body, and soul.

Ms. Felton received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Regent University in Virginia Beach, and certificates in health coaching and life coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and the American Life Coach Academy respectively. Additionally, she holds Maryland Advanced Professional Certification in English 7-12, Administration PreK-12, as well as additional credentials in Special Education and Reading.

Ms. Felton is devoted to working intentionally and strategically with children and adults in order for them to achieve their educational pursuits and wellness needs. https://www.aletheafelton.com/

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Workshop Facilitator

Rev. Tony Lee

Founder and Senior Pastor of Community of Hope A.M.E. Church Rev. Tony Lee is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Community of Hope A.M.E. Church in Hillcrest Heights, MD. Community of Hope is recognised throughout the region for its innovative ministry, social engagement and community outreach. Community Of Hope has gained national recognition for its work around HIV/AIDS, violence prevention, community/police partnerships and educational advocacy. The church’s work is also highlighted in the documentary “The Gospel Of Healing” and Rev Lee is a contributor in the books “Being A Black Man: At The Corner Of Progress And Peril” and “Reach: 40 Black Men Speak On Living, Loving & Succeeding”. Pastor Lee is also highlighted by Heather Foster in her chapter in the book West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House.

Rev Lee serves as the program director of the Hope In Action gun violence prevention program in Prince Georges County Maryland. He also serves as a board member for the National Coalition Of Black Civic Participation, and is a member of the Board Of Visitors for the Howard University School Of Divinity. He is also an on air radio personality in the DC area on Audacy Radio’s WPGC 95.5 FM where he can be heard from 8am to 10am on Sundays.

Rev Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Masters Of Divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary in New York City and is currently pursuing a Doctor Of Ministry degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary focusing on Church Planting and Multiplication. He is the proud son of, Mr. Orlando W.E. Lee and Rev. Nancy T. Lee, PhD.

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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND PRACTICES CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Ms. Shinzira Shomade

Ms. Victoria Kelly

Ms. Annette C. Wedderburn

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Ms. Janay Carpenter

Founder

Dr. Charles B. Adams Founder, Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices, Chair, Behavioral Sciences and Human Services, Professor of Criminal Justice College of Professional Studies Bowie State University

Dr. Charles B. Adams is a Criminologist and is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services at Bowie State University. His works have highlighted the treatment of marginalized communities in the criminal justice system and the call to "reimagine" a new way of addressing criminalized behaviors and punishment. He partnered with federal, state, local, and community organizations to address the issue of inequality in our justice systems through his work on police reform, school to prison pipeline, problem-solving courts, restorative justice, and returning citizens' reentry. He has published scholarly articles, book chapters and presented papers at local and national conferences on topics ranging from racial impact statements; substance abuse and delinquency; militarization of the police; spatial analysis of crime patterns; racial profiling, and restorative justice.

He is the founder of the Institute of Restorative Justice and Practices at Bowie State University. A recipient of the Second Chance Pell Grant to offer postsecondary education to incarcerated citizens in Maryland. He is a current member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, Western Society of Criminology, American Society of Criminology, American Sociological Association, and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He received his Ph.D. from Howard University.

Co-Founder

Dr. Matasha L. Harris

Co-founder, Institute for Restorative Justice and Practices, Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice College of Professional Studies, Bowie State University

Dr. Matasha L. Harris is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services at Bowie State University. As a scholar-activist, Dr. Harris is dedicated to reshaping social policies and addressing racial injustices in America. Through a critical criminological lens, her work confronts the history of racial disparities and racial injustices throughout the criminal justice system. Dr. Harris’ research is reflected in her book, Returning home: Intimate Partner Violence and Reentry, numerous journal articles, and book chapters. She is the cofounder of the Institute of Restorative Justice and Practices at Bowie State University. Dr. Harris received her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Public Policy and a Master of Philosophy in Criminal Justice from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. She received a Master of Arts in Applied Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Special Thanks Honorable Steny Hoyer President Aminta H. Breaux Provost Carl A. Goodman Honorable Jazz Lewis Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy Mr. Derrick Coley Dr. Anika Bissahoyo

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