Email:

dreichma@indiana.edu

Deborah Reichmann a project coordinator of PBIS Indiana, Center on Education and Livelong Learning (CELL) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington.

Reichmann is a trainer/facilitator in the development of Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MtSS) for both behavior and social-emotional learning using the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework and Restorative Practices. Her professional areas of focus include school-wide discipline systems and classroom practices; equitable discipline practices; trauma-informed schools; clinical and school social work; and organizational systems change.

Degrees

Reichmann holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Policy from Indiana University and a M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Michigan. She also holds a School Social Work license from the state of Michigan and is a licensed trainer with the International Institute for Restorative Practices, Bethlehem, PA

Personal Statement

Having been in the education field for over 18 years, I am passionate about supporting educators in getting back to what they know and believe about good teaching. I view my role as a facilitator of systems change, and push for schools to implement evidence-based strategies that include the systems and data necessary to sustain implementation, and support educators in building the skills necessary to initiate lasting change.

Research Interests

• The potential of Restorative Practices to reduce racial and gender disparities in school discipline
• Restorative Practices for community healing and positive change