EP337 Restorative practices aren't a strategy–they're a way of being (with Marisol Quevedo Rerucha)
Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers
Angela Watson
4.8 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 2 November 2025
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
"The adults in the building need healing just as much as the kids do. Self-compassion isn't soft. It's the most radical act of self-preservation an educator can practice."
That's a quote from my guest in this episode, Marisol Quevedo Rerucha. She's the author of Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices and the CEO of Heartset Consulting Group. A former teacher, principal, and district leader, she now supports individuals, communities, and systems in building high-trust, equity-centered spaces.
Together, Marisol and I explore what a restorative way of being looks like, how to build a classroom culture rooted in belonging and accountability, and why self-compassion is a foundational part of this work. Marisol also shares her personal story of healing, offers real classroom examples, and closes with an unforgettable metaphor about facing life's hardest moments with courage and community.
In this powerful conversation, Marisol Revucha shares why so many educators feel disillusioned with restorative practices and what needs to shift for true transformation to occur.
Whether your school is fully immersed in restorative practices or you're just starting to explore what it means, this conversation offers both heart and strategy. You'll walk away with a clearer vision for what's possible—not just for your students, but for yourself.
Topics include:
- Why restorative justice often fails in schools
- How to build a culture of repair and accountability
- The role of self-compassion in restorative work
- Real-time responses when students act out
- Restorative practices for staff—not just students
- "Being the buffalo": facing the storm together
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to Episode 337 of Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers. |
| 0:06.8 | I'm your host, Angela Watson, and I'm here to speak encouragement into the hearts of educators |
| 0:12.4 | and get you informed and energized for the week ahead. |
| 0:16.5 | Today, I'm talking with Marisol Cavado Verruccia about what it means to live a restorative life. |
| 0:23.0 | Visit truthforteachers.com for an easy-to-read, easy-to-share version of this podcast episode. |
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