Oct. 20, 2025

Providing Structure, Clarity and Purpose for Your In-School Suspension Program with Johnathan Cranford - Ep 49

Providing Structure, Clarity and Purpose for Your In-School Suspension Program with Johnathan Cranford - Ep 49

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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Johnathan Cranford, a veteran educator who has dedicated over a decade to working with students with the highest needs. The author of the book The Art of In-School Suspension: A Discipline Program that Benefits Staff and Students, he’s now helping schools reimagine in-school suspension as a tool for meaningful behavior change and academic success.


Learn more about Johnathan Cranford at https://theartofiss.com/


Order Johnathan’s book at https://a.co/d/7MjJEwS


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Email: johnathancranford@theartofiss.com


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Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @LornaHewson 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104


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