Students had the day off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 20, but Clarkston teachers and staff stayed busy exploring culturally responsive teaching with Oakland Schools’ diversity and equity consultant Dr. Jay Marks, human-informed learning with North Sashabaw Elementary School Principal Jennifer Johnson, and inclusive well-being practices for the classroom with Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Nancy Mahoney.

Clarkston Community Schools teachers were also invited to participate in well-being activities such as gratitude letter writing, chair yoga, walking around the hallways of Clarkston Junior High School, and taking time to engage in a personal interest, like reading or knitting.

Some teachers also made blankets for pediatric patients in local hospitals through the “Will-to-Ty” project, which was created by Clarkston teachers. Director of Student Growth and Well-Being Staci Puzio coordinated the day’s agenda.

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