06/01/2026
The Recap: Part 1
On Saturday, a group of educators chose themselves.
Not because they had extra time.
Not because they weren’t carrying a hundred responsibilities.
Not because stress magically disappeared.
They showed up anyway.
For a few hours, we moved. We breathed. We reflected. We connected.
We remembered that caring for ourselves isn’t separate from caring for others—it’s what makes the caring sustainable.
Every day, educators hold space for students, colleagues, families, and communities.
At Rise. Refocus. Restore., our hope was simple: to create a space where educators could be held, too.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, trusted us, and shared part of your Saturday.
This is the work.
❤️💜💙
Thank you to for the gorgeous photos! 📸
Thank you to facilitators Ashley, Jocelyn, and Rachelle ✨
Thank you to for the space!
Thank you to for the yummy snacks!
Onward! 🚀