Recent Speaking Events
2023
April 22, 2023
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
April 5, 2023
7 Effective Guidance Strategies
Fairview Elementary Staff
March 11, 2023
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
March 8, 2023
More Effective Guidance Techniques
February 25, 2023
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
February 8, 2023
Restorative Apologies: More Than Just “Sorry”
Franklin Elementary Yard Supervisors
February 1, 2023
The Power of Affective Statements
Orville Wright Elementary Staff
January 25, 2023
Tier 3: Restorative Conferences
Modesto City Schools Behavior Analysts
The Power of Affective Statements
Franklin Elementary Yard Supervisors
January 20, 2023
The Power of Affective Statements
Shackelford Elementary Yard Supervisors
January 18, 2023
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools Behavior Analysts
7 Effective Guidance Strategies
Shackelford Elementary Yard Supervisors
2022
December 10, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Tuolumne Elementary Staff
December 3, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
November 9, 2022
More Guidance Techniques
Franklin Elementary Yard Supervisors
October 12, 2022
7 Effective Guidance Techniques
Franklin Elementary Yard Supervisors
October 3, 2022
Changing Lenses: From Punitive to Restorative
Beard Elementary Teachers
September 17, 2022
RP 101: Intro for Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
September 14, 2022
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Tuolumne Elementary Yard Supervisors
August 31, 2022
Restorative Practices & Special Needs
Davis High School, Special Ed Teachers & Paraprofessionals
May 7, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Bret Harte Elementary Staff
April 27, 2022
7 Effective Guidance Techniques
Bret Harte Elementary Staff
April 2, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
February 26, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
February 23, 2022
More Effective Guidance Techniques
Mark Twain Junior High Paraprofessionals
February 17, 2022
The Restorative Secondary Teacher
Mark Twain Junior High Teachers
January 29, 2022
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
2021
November 20, 2021
RP 101: Intro to Restorative Practices
Modesto City Schools District Staff
2020
March 2, 2020
Session 3: Tier 2 Strategies NEW WORKSHOP
Orville Wright Elementary Staff
February 27, 2020
Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
Johansen High school ELPP (Parents)
February 26, 2020
Special Needs & Restorative Practices: An Introduction NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto City Schools Intervention Center Teachers
February 25, 2020
Restorative Peer Leaders
Franklin Elementary Selected Students
January 28, 2020
Introduction to Circles
Johansen High School Teachers
January 27, 2020
Session 2: Restorative Circles
Orville Wright Elementary Staff
2019
December 10, 2019
Restorative Peer Leaders
Franklin Elementary
December 6, 2019
Guidance & Discipline for School-Age Children
Burbank Elementary Parents
December 2, 2019
Session 1: Why RP? Restorative Questions & Peace Path
Orville Wright Elementary Staff
November 26, 2019
Year 2: Leading Change with Confidence
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
November 22, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Burbank Elementary Yard Supervisors
November 15, 2019
A Parent’s Heart
Burbank Elementary Parents
October 23, 2019
7 Effective Guidance Techniques
Franklin Elementary Paraprofessionals
October 15, 2019
Session 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
October 2, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Franklin Elementary Paraprofessionals
September 26, 2019
Year 3: Continuity, Collaboration & Community
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
September 24, 2019
7 Effective Guidance Techniques
Burbank Elementary Yard Duty
September 18, 2019
Peace Path
Franklin Elementary Restorative Peer Leaders
September 10, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Shackelford Elementary Yard Supervisors
May 7, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Franklin Elementary Restorative Peer Leaders
May 3, 2019
It’s Not Just Routine
MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers
9:30 – 11:30 am, San Jose, CA
April 23, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Franklin Elementary Restorative Peer Leaders
April 10, 2019
Don’t Suspend Me: An Alternative Discipline Toolkit NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto City Schools Intervention Center Teachers
April 6, 2019
Connecting with Disconnected Students
Burbank Elementary Teachers
March 15, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Orville Wright Parent Café
February 15, 2019
Restorative Questions & Apologies
Orville Wright Yard Supervisors
January 24, 2019
Restorative Practices 101: Secondary
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
January 18, 2019
Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
Orville Wright Parent Café
2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Restorative Practices 101: Elementary
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Davis High School Little Theater, Modesto, CA
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 6, Year 1: Foundations of Restorative Practices in Schools
Session 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Johansen High School, H-111, Modesto, CA
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 6, Year 1: Foundations of Restorative Practices in Schools
Session 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Johansen High School, H-111, Modesto, CA
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 6, Year 1: Foundations of Restorative Practices in Schools
Session 2: Restorative Relationships in Schools
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Davis High School Little Theater, Modesto, CA
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 6, Year 1: Foundations of Restorative Practices in Schools
Session 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Davis High School Little Theater, Modesto, CA
September 13, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 5, Year 2: Leading Change with Confidence
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Johansen High School, H-111, Modesto, CA
September 10, 2018
Hanshaw Jr. High Student Peace Builders
Introduction to Restorative Questions,
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Modesto, CA
August 28, 2018
Modesto City Schools Restorative Practices Training
Cohort 4, Year 3: Continuity, Collaboration & Community
8:30 am – 3:00 pm at Davis High School Little Theater, Modesto, CA
August 9, 2018
Modesto City School’s Campus Supervisors & IC Monitors
8:30 am – 12:30 pm at District’s Staff Development Rooms 1 & 2
August 7 & 8, 2018
Modesto City School’s Yard Duty Training
A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Guidance Strategies
9:00 – 10:30 am at District’s Staff Development Rooms 1 & 2
May 29, 2018
Orville Wright Elementary Restorative Peer Leaders
Using Restorative Apologies with Peers NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto, CA
May 24, 2018
Orville Wright Elementary Restorative Peer Leaders
Using Restorative Questions with Peers NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto, CA
May 18, 2018
Shackelford Elementary Parent Workshop
Using Restorative Apologies with Your Children (K-6th) NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto, CA
May 14, 2018
Sonoma Elementary School
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap for Yard Duty
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap for Teachers
Modesto, CA
April 25, 2018
Modesto City Schools Intervention Center Staff
10 Tips for De-escalating Students’ Behaviors NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto High School, Modesto, CA
April 24, 2018
Orville Wright Elementary
Fifth Grade Class Presentations for Restorative Peer Leaders
Modesto, CA
April 17, 2018
MOPS of Murphys, CA
Parenting & Birth Order
April 11, 2018
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap
Teachers & Campus Supervisors
Evelyn Hanshaw Junior High, Modesto, CA
April 10, 2018
Elliott Alternative HS Campus Supervisors & Office Staff
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap
Modesto, CA
April 5, 2018
Burbank Elementary Parent Workshop
Restorative Practices & the Home-School Connection
Modesto, CA
April 2, 2018
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap for Yard Duty @ 9:00 am
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap for Teachers @ 3:00 pm
El Vista Elementary, Modesto, CA
March 19, 2018
Fine Tuning Restorative Questions
Yard Duty at Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
March 16, 2018
Restorative Apologies
Yard Duty at Burbank Elementary, Modesto, CA
March 16, 2018
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap for Campus Supervisors
Johansen High School, Modesto, CA
March 14, 2018
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Parent Workshop at La Loma Jr. High, Modesto, CA
March 14, 2018
Creating a Restorative Environment NEW WORKSHOP
Modesto City Schools Intervention Center Staff
Enochs High School, Modesto, CA
March 13, 2018
Restorative Apologies
Staff & 5th Grade Student Leaders
Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
March 12, 2018
Restorative Questions for Campus Supervisors
Johansen High School, Modesto, CA
February 26, 2018
The Social Discipline Window for Teachers
Burbank Elementary, Modesto, CA
February 23, 2018
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap Yard Duty
Shackelford Elementary, Modesto, CA
February 21, 2018
Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
Instructional Leadership Team
La Loma Jr. High, Modesto, CA
January 29, 2018
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Teachers at Loma Jr. High, Modesto, CA
January 18, 2018
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap Yard Duty
Burbank Elementary, Modesto, CA
2017
November 9, 2017
Dodging the Power Struggle Trap NEW WORKSHOP
Wilson Elementary, Modesto, CA
October 23, 2017
Creative Interactive Activities for Training Adults in Restorative Practices
International Institute of Restorative Practices Conference
Bethlehem, PA
October 17, 2017
Session 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
Cohort 5 & ICs Year 1, Modesto, CA
October 16, 2017
Restorative Practices in the Intervention Centers
Modesto City School’s High Schools & Junior Highs
12:00 – 3:00 pm at Enochs High School, Modesto, CA
October 9, 2017
Restorative Practices Questions
Staff at Orville Wright Elementary, Modesto, CA
October 5, 2017
Session 2: Restorative Relationships in Schools
Cohort 5 & ICs Year 1
Davis HS Little Theater, Modesto, CA
September 27, 2017
Introduction to Restorative Questions for Yard Duty
Orville Wright Elementary, Modesto, CA
September 26, 2017
Session 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
Cohort 5 & ICs Year 1
Davis HS Little Theater, Modesto, CA
September 19, 2017
7 Effective Guidance Techniques
Yard Duty & After School Care Staff
Wilson Elementary, Modesto, CA
September 11, 2017
Introduction to Restorative Practices
Staff at Orville Wright Elementary, Modesto, CA
September 7, 2017
Year 2: Leading Change with Courage
Cohort 4 at Davis HS Theater, Modesto, CA
August 25, 2017
Year 3 Session: Continuity, Collaboration & Community
Cohort 3 at Davis HS Theater, Modesto, CA
Thursday, August 10, 2017
7 Effective Guidance Techniques for Yard Duty
Shackelford Elementary, Modesto, CA
Monday, May 8, 2017
Restorative Practices Questions
Staff at James Marshall Elementary, Modesto, CA
Friday, May 5, 2017
The Power of Affective Statements
Yard Duty at Burbank Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Practicing Restorative Questions
Yard Duty at Fairview Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Practicing Restorative Questions & Recess Observations
Yard Duty at Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Restorative Apologies
Campus Supervisors & Clerical Staff
Elliott Alternative High School, Modesto, CA
Monday, May 1, 2017
Content Circles in the Classroom
Teachers at Bret Harte Elementary, Modesto, CA
Monday, May 1, 2017
Introduction to Restorative Questions
Yard Duty at Burbank Elementary, Modesto, CA
Friday, April 21, 2017
Restorative Practices & The Home School Connection
ELPP at Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Restorative Apologies & Affective Statements
Yard Duty at Tuolumne Elementary, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Overview of Restorative Practices in Schools & Introduction to Restorative Questions
Campus Supervisors & Clerical Staff
Elliott Alternative High School, Modesto, CA
Monday, April 10, 2017
The Social Discipline Window
Teachers at Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Peer Mediation Possibilities
Cohort 1 Site Team at Franklin Elementary, Modesto, CA
Thursday, March 30, 2017
More Effective Guidance Techniques for Yard Duty
Garrison Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Introduction to Restorative Questions & Restorative Apologies
Yard Duty at Shackelford Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Restorative Practices in Schools
ELPP at Hanshaw Junior High, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Restorative Practices & The Home School Connection
ELPP at Fairview Elementary, Modesto, CA
Monday, March 27, 2017
Overview of Restorative Practices in Schools
Site Leadership Team at Davis High School, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Seasons of Time: Time to Rest; Space to Heal
MOPS of Murphys, CA
Friday, March 17, 2017
Restorative Practices & The Home School Connection
Second Cup of Coffee at Shackelford Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
The Power of Affective Statements
Yard Duty at El Vista Elementary, Modesto, CA
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Restorative Practices in Schools
Second Cup of Coffee at La Loma Junior High, Modesto, CA
Friday, March 3, 2017
Restorative Questions
Yard Duty at Bret Harte Elementary, Modesto, CA
Friday, March 3, 2017
Restorative Practices & The Home School Connection
ELPP at Garrison Elementary, Modesto, CA
Thursday, March 2, 2017
7 Effective Guidance Techniques for Yard Duty
Garrison Elementary, Modesto, CA
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Restorative Apologies
Yard Duty at El Vista Elementary, Modesto, CA
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Overview of Restorative Practices
Campus Supervisors at Mark Twain Junior High, Modesto, CA
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Restorative Practices in Schools
ELPP at Mark Twain Junior High, Modesto, CA
January 23, 2017
Cohort 4 Site Team Planning at Davis High School, Modesto, CA
2016
Wednesday, December 8, 2016
Year 2, Cohort 3: Leading Change with Courage
Grace Davis HS Theater, Modesto, CA
Monday, November 7, 2016
Cohort 2, Year 3: Continuity, Collaboration & Community
Trainers: Kourtney Kauffman, MS, MFT Intern #88940 & Dr. Marilyn Shroyer, Ph.D.
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Friday, October 21, 2016
Cohort 4, Day 3 of 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Friday, October 7, 2016
Cohort 4, Day 2 of 3: Action Strategies for Restorative Practices in Schools
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Friday, September 23, 2016
Year 1: Foundations of Restorative Practices in Schools
Cohort 4, Day Principles & Practices of Restorative Practices in Schools
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Multiple Intelligences & Your Preschooler
MOPS at Southwinds, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Southwinds Church of Tracy, 13400 W. Middle Road, Tracy, CA
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Positive Parenting
MOPS at Calvary Reformed, 9:30 – 11:15 AM
Calvary Reformed Church, 724 2nd Street, Ripon, CA
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Cohort 2, Year 2: Leading Change with Confidence
Restorative Practices in Schools
Davis High School Little Theatre, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Trainers: Dr. Marian Fritzemeier, Ed.D. & Kourtney Kauffman, MS, MFT Intern
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Cohort 1, Year 3: Continuity, Collaboration & Community
Restorative Practices in Schools
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Davis High School Little Theater
Trainers: Dr. Marian Fritzemeier, Ed.D. & Marty Villa, MA, LMFT
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Cohort 3, Day 3 of 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Davis High School Little Theater
Trainers: Marty Villa, MA, LMFT & Kourtney Kauffman, MS, MFT Intern
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Heart of the Home
MOPS at St. Paul’s, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Lutheran Life Center, 1635 Chester Drive, Tracy, CA
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Cohort 3, Day 2 of 3: Action Strategies for Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Cohort 3, Session 1: Principles & Practices of Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Cohorts 1 & 2, Session 2: Implementing Circles Training
Restorative Practices in Schools, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Trainers: Marty Villa, MA, LMFT & Kourtney Kauffman, MA, MFT Intern
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Cohorts 1 & 2, Session 1: Implementing Circles Training
Restorative Practices in Schools, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Trainers: Marty Villa, MA, LMFT & Kourtney Kauffman, MA, MFT Intern
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
April 21, 2015
Parenting & Birth Order
MOPS at St. Paul’s, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Lutheran Life Center, 1635 Chester Drive, Tracy, CA
March 16, 2015
The Physical Perspective
Evening MOPS at Big Valley, 6:45 PM
Big Valley Grace Community, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto, CA
March 10, 2015
“I Can Do It”
MOPS @ The Venue, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Big Valley Grace Community, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto, CA
February 10, 2015
Cohort 1, Year 2 Seminar: Leading Change with Confidence
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
February 2, 2015
Cohort 2, Session 3: Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
January 20, 2015
Cohort 2, Session 2: Principles & Practices of Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
2014
December 17, 2014
Home for the Holidays
MOPS/MOMSnext at Trinity, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Trinity United Presbyterian, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto, CA
November 20, 2014
Seasons of Time
MOPS/MOMSnext at River Oak, 9:15 – 11:15 AM
River Oak Grace Community, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale, CA
November 18, 2014
Cohort 2, Session 1: Principles & Practices of Restorative Practices in Schools
Restorative Practices in Schools, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
November 6, 2014
Parenting & Birth Order
MOPS at Crosspoint, 9:15 – 11:30 AM
Crosspoint Community Church, 1301 12th Street, Modesto, CA
April 4, 2014
Bullying 101: Helping the Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: How Educators Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence.
California Association for the Education of Young Children State Conference and Expo; Pasadena, CA,
Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA
March 4, 2014
The Physical Perspective: Physical Fitness, PMS, & Passion.
MOPS at St. Paul’s, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Lutheran Life Center, 1635 Chester Drive, Tracy, CA
February 20, 2014
Heart of the Home
MOPS/MOMSnext at River Oak, 9:15 – 11:15 AM
River Oak Grace Community, 7712 Rodden Road, Oakdale, CA
January 16, 23, & February 6, 2014
Cohort 1: Implementing Restorative Justice in Schools
3-Day Seminar, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Modesto City Schools; Modesto, CA
January 12 to March 9, 2014; Weekly
- Parenting Adolescents: An Overview of the “Happy Hormone” Years
- Warning! Keep Off the Roller Coaster: Adolescent Social and Emotional Development
- “What Were You Thinking?” Adolescent Cognitive Development
- “What’s Happening to My Kid?” Adolescent Physical and Sexual Development
- “But everyone else is…” Adolescent Moral & Spiritual Development
- Letting Go
Builder’s Adult Class, 9:50 – 10:50 AM
Modesto Covenant Church, 713 Floyd Avenue, Modesto, CA
October 13 to November 3, 2013; Weekly
- A Parent’s Heart
- Guiding School Age Children’s Behavior
- School Age Peer Pressure
- School Age Children: The Friendship Factor
Ceres Christian Adult Class, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road, Ceres, CA
Speaking Topic Summaries