Partnering for Belonging, Connection
& Classrooms that Feel Like Home

Rooted in Harmony is a consulting practice that helps schools create restorative, inclusive communities where every student feels a deep sense of belonging. We believe that when relationships are at the heart of school culture, students and educators are more connected, engaged, and empowered to grow.

What we offer

  • Partner with school leaders to assess current school culture, identify strengths and growth areas, and co-create a vision for a restorative, relationship-centered learning environment. This work may include staff surveys, behavior data analysis, system reviews, and classroom walkthroughs.

  • Facilitate engaging, interactive professional learning sessions tailored to grade level, team, or role. Topics may include restorative language, classroom community-building, Responsive Classroom practices, behavior norms, and collaborative problem-solving strategies.

  • Join teachers in the classroom to model, co-teach, or observe practices rooted in Responsive Classroom and restorative frameworks. Coaching is responsive to individual teacher goals and includes pre-brief, debrief, and planning conversations to support implementation and reflection. Strategies may include Morning Meeting, community circles, restorative conversations, interactive modeling to set and reinforce behavior expectations, responsive language, and partnering with students to repair harm and rebuild trust.

  • Design flexible, responsive services tailored to the unique goals of each school community. Collaborate with leaders and educators to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and foster a strong sense of belonging, whether through targeted support for a small group or a comprehensive school wide initiative.

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  • Amanda is not only a highly skilled educator and leader—she’s also a joy to work with.

    H. Kurtz
    District Manager, DC Public Schools Central Office

  • Amanda was instrumental in my understanding of restorative practices. Through her modeling, feedback, and steady encouragement, I now feel confident leading restorative circles and supporting others.

    - A. Sapirstein
    Restorative Practices Technician

  • Restorative practices led by Amanda brought stability to systems that once felt broken and inequitable.

    - L. DiCrosta
    3rd Grade Teacher

  • Amanda’s dedication, insight, and flexibility make working with her a dream. She brings joy, followthrough, and fresh ideas to every collaboration.

    - C. Lewis
    School Counselor

  • Amanda has been an extraordinary asset to our school community. As Janney’s first Restorative Practices Coordinator, she not only shaped the role but elevated what was possible in terms of school culture, staff collaboration, and student well-being.

    D. Singh
    Principal

  • Working with Amanda didn’t feel like work—it felt like partnering with a friend to make our community the best it can be.

    K. Quinn
    4th Grade Teacher

Creating school communities where relationships drive learning.

Let’s Work Together!

Every school is unique—and so is every partnership.

Rooted in Harmony Consulting offers flexible, tailored support designed to meet the specific needs, strengths, and goals of your school community.

Whether you’re looking for a launch workshop, ongoing coaching, a yearlong partnership, or a family engagement series, we’ll work together to design a plan that’s practical, purposeful, and deeply rooted in your context.