Every profession has a moment like this — when past training is no longer adequate to the challenges of the job. This is that moment for educators everywhere. Disruptive and dangerous behaviors in classrooms have significantly increased since the pandemic due to a wide range of factors.  We developed TIRSI to level up today’s educators by providing practical, evidence-based strategies they can use to strengthen the capacity, skill, and motivation needed to teach, learn, and lead.

When I first began leading trainings in Mindfulness and Restorative Practices (RP), I was still an educator. I had no interest in...