Chitty Chats with Stacy: Trauma-Informed Education with Tracie Chauvin

In this episode of 'Chitty Chats with Stacy', Stacy hosts Tracie Chauvin, a clinical social worker, and the director of student support programs for Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Tracie discusses the challenges and successes of integrating trauma-informed, equity-driven, and restorative practices across a large school district to change and improve public education. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships, showing gratitude, and establishing a shared language within the school's ecosystem. She shares how strategies like implementing a resilience coach model have helped build sustainable change. Furthermore, Tracy highlights the need for educators to focus on their wellness to stay resilient amidst challenges.