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Healing Centered: The Heart of our Schools

The HCE Project explores Healing Centered Engagement and how it transforms schools into spaces of hope, connection, and healing. Hosted by Cat Plazas and Tom Barclay, each episode shares stories, strategies, and insights from educators and leaders building healing-centered schools across New Jersey.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 6, 2025

Why Healing Centered Schools?

Today we will be discussing Why Healing Centered Schools? with Mary Beth Currie, Coordinator of Special Projects for the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association and Foundation for Educational Administration.
Oct. 20, 2025

What is the Healing Centered Schools Model & What is it not?

Imagine a school where every student feels valued, safe, and supported. In this environment, belonging extends beyond the classroom to families and communities, fostering a sense of trust and connection. With this foundation,...