Nov. 3, 2025

Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with Dr. Deonna Smith - Ep 51

Sustaining Collaborative Cultures Rooted in Joy with Dr. Deonna Smith - Ep 51

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership 


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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis joined by Dr. Deonna Smith, a former teacher, school leader, and now a nationally recognized educational justice advocate. She’s also the author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Community of Equity, Belonging, and Care—a powerful and practical guide to building classroom culture from a place of humanity and hope.  Deonna shares strategies for school leaders when establishing collaborative cultures where joy is abundant.


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Learn more about Dr. Deonna Smith at www.deonnasmithconsulting.com


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Connect with Dr. Deonna Smith

Email: hello@deonnasmithconsulting.com

Instagram: Deonnasmith

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deonnasmith1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thatsjustgoodteaching


Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @hewsonk27

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 


Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @LornaHewson 

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


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