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I Don’t Know How to Respond to These Behaviors!
Practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen the capacity, skill, and motivation needed to teach, learn, and lead.

Annie O'Shaughnessy
Jan 143 min read


The Unconscious and Conscious Harm We Do - Part 2
Explore more ways self-awareness can increase your positive impact and reduce unconscious harm.

Annie O'Shaughnessy
Nov 18, 20253 min read


The Unconscious and Conscious Harm We Do - Part 1
Discover how treating students with dignity transforms classroom management into a foundation for authentic engagement, safety, and real learning.

Annie O'Shaughnessy
Nov 13, 20253 min read


How Principals Can Slow Down, and Why They Might Want To
Adopting a more deliberate and "slow" pace is the most effective way to achieve lasting institutional change and prevent burnout in Principals.

Marie Nelson
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Growing Together at Berkshire Middle Elementary School
Our work with Berkshire Middle Elementary School has been guided by curiosity and collaboration.

Jessica Villeneuve, Camille Koosmann, and Gavin Roddy
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Our Work with Twin Valley Middle High School
Starling Collaborative works with Twin Valley Middle High School, a small, rural school in Vermont, to continue anti-bullying work.

Lisa Bedinger, Camille Koosmann & Garon Turcotte-Smail
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Starling Collaborative Attends the VBSR Conference
Starling Collaborative attended the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) conference.

Lisa Bedinger
May 28, 20252 min read


Thinking About Blame
Lisa Bedinger explores the roots of blame in trauma and shame, offering transformative insights on self-reflection and the path to genuine healing.

Lisa Bedinger
May 13, 20253 min read


Holistic Restorative Education Symposium Recap
Starling Collaborative hosts the Holistic Restorative Education Symposium to support educators in Vermont.

Carrie Gilman
May 7, 20252 min read


Creating Capacity for Each Other
Starling Collaborative creates and holds brave spaces so we can all show up as our best selves with integrity, intention, and initiative.

Lisa Bedinger
May 7, 20252 min read


Highly Effective Teams
Discover how intentional meeting conditions and workplace culture impact team success. Starling Collaborative helps you create the space for every voice to be heard.

Lisa Bedinger
May 7, 20251 min read


The Large is a Replication of the Small
From classroom circles to systemic change: discover the story behind my transition to full-time consulting and how small shifts create a school-wide ripple effect.

Annie O'Shaughnessy
May 7, 20252 min read
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