Paul Garwood
PCC, MCC
MI, USI believe that strong school cultures are built on strong relationships. My mission is to empower educators and leaders to create schools where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.
Paul Garwood Jr. is a Restorative Practices Consultant, Speaker, and Coach with over five years of experience helping schools, districts, and educators transform their culture and create inclusive, connected learning environments.
Through Paul Garwood Coaching, he will partner with educators, administrators, and district leaders to equip schools with the tools and strategies needed to reduce suspensions, resolve conflicts, and foster a sense of belonging for every student.
Paul uses the C.A.R.E. Framework — a proven, step-by-step model designed to help schools Connect, build Accountability, Repair harm, and Empower students and staff. His dynamic workshops, keynote talks, and district-wide coaching programs will help schools move away from punitive discipline systems and adopt restorative approaches that build stronger relationships and improve academic and behavioral outcomes.
A gifted communicator and professional speaker, Paul is known for delivering inspiring, practical, and results-driven presentations that empower educators to lead change. He combines real-world experience with proven strategies to create trainings that are engaging, actionable, and deeply impactful.
Paul Garwood Jr. is a Restorative Practices Consultant, Speaker, and Coach with over five years of experience helping schools, districts, and educators transform their culture and create inclusive, connected learning environments.
Through Paul Garwood Coaching, he will partner with educators, administrators, and district leaders to equip schools with the tools and strategies needed to reduce suspensions, resolve conflicts, and foster a sense of belonging for every student.
Paul uses the C.A.R.E. Framework — a proven, step-by-step model designed to help schools Connect, build Accountability, Repair harm, and Empower students and staff. His dynamic workshops, keynote talks, and district-wide coaching programs will help schools move away from punitive discipline systems and adopt restorative approaches that build stronger relationships and improve academic and behavioral outcomes.
A gifted communicator and professional speaker, Paul is known for delivering inspiring, practical, and results-driven presentations that empower educators to lead change. He combines real-world experience with proven strategies to create trainings that are engaging, actionable, and deeply impactful.
Building Stronger School Communities Through Restorative Practices
Format:45-60-minute keynote; half and full-day workshops are available, as well
Discover how Restorative Practices can transform school culture, improve relationships, and foster a sense of belonging among students, educators, and families. In this session, Paul provides practical tools that help schools shift from punitive discipline to relationship-based approaches that reduce conflict and strengthen trust.
Key...
From Punishment to Empowerment: Reducing Suspensions and Conflicts
Format:45-60-minute keynote; half and full-day workshops are available, as well
Traditional discipline often pushes students away rather than guiding them toward growth. In this powerful keynote, Paul shares evidence-based Restorative Practices that reduce suspensions, resolve conflicts, and equip educators to address behavioral challenges in ways that lead to lasting change.
Key Takeaways:
- Why punitive...
Leading the Change: Empowering Educators to Build Restorative Schools
Format:45-60-minute keynote; half and full-day workshops are available, as well
Change starts with leadership. This session focuses on equipping school leaders, administrators, and educators with the skills to implement Restorative Practices at scale. Paul shares his C.A.R.E. Framework — a simple, proven model for creating sustainable cultural transformation.
Key Takeaways:
- The four pillars of the...
Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Advancing Equity Through Restorative Practices
Format:45-60-minute keynote; half and full-day workshops are available, as well
Restorative Practices aren’t just about resolving conflicts — they’re about building school communities where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. In this inspiring session, Paul explores how educators can use restorative approaches to advance equity, foster inclusion, and empower...
