Graciella Drew, MA

Lead Team Member

Graciella Drew offers over 25 years of experience in the field of education, serving in varying roles including:

•  Teacher
• Child Development Specialist
• Behavior Intervention Specialist
• Director of Restorative Practices
• Restorative Practices Trainer and Consultant

Ms. Drew has a wealth of experience in lesson planning, differentiating instruction, facilitating restorative circles and conferences, developing and facilitating parent workshops, and planning and implementing professional development for educational staff.  Ms. Drew holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from James Madison University and a Master’s degree in Education and Human Development from George Washington University.

• Ms. Drew is a licensed trainer in Restorative Practices and provides training and/or consulting in multiple urban and suburban school districts along the East Coast
• Ms. Drew has been with Akoben since 2015
• Ms. Drew has a passion for educating youth and adults about the power of positive relationships in creating change in the school, workplace, and community, and holds a firm belief that every person can improve if given the proper support and resources.