Helping Students Heal Through Writing with Briana Morales

Writing can serve as means of empowerment and healing. Today we are talking to Briana Morales, 2024 Illinois State Teacher of the Year and high school English teacher at Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis. Throughout her career, she has empowered her students through storytelling. In this episode, Briana will share how she uses healing-centered engagement and writing to help students process trauma and reveal their purpose. Plus she shares writing activities to engage stud...

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