RocRestorative

RocRestorative is the Rochester City School District’s restorative practices initiative, dedicated to building strong relationships, fostering belonging, and creating positive school communities. Our team partners with students, staff, families, and schools to prevent and address conflict through restorative conversations, circles, mediations, and reengagement supports.

RocRestorative provides direct support to schools, professional learning for staff, and leadership opportunities for students to strengthen communication, accountability, and community. By focusing on relationships and repairing harm when conflicts occur, RocRestorative helps create safe, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

RocRestorative Practices Guidebook

Jess Nordquist
Director of Culture & Climate

Roc Restorative Team
Angelica Matias: Team Lead
Kevin Baldwin
Lynda Bell (Adult Conflict Coach)
Curtis Birthwright
Jenny Canales
Courtney Jackson
Sandra Krieger
Persephone Modeste
Justin Monk George
William Pearson (Restorative Coach for Rochester Transit Authority)
Emma Sullivan
Dawn Flowers Thompson
Courtney Jackson