Meet the RJEd Family & Facilitators
We are professors, researchers, superintendents, consultants, teachers, parents, and friends.
Get to know a little bit about us. We look forward to getting to know you, too.
Get to know a little bit about us. We look forward to getting to know you, too.
Dr. Tom CavanaghFounder & Director of Research and Program Development
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Dr. Linda HendersonRJEd Central Region Lead Facilitator
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Adele BovardRJEd Eastern Region Lead Facilitator
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Everett VigilManaging Director, RJEd Pacific Region Lead Facilitator
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Ame VigilOperations Director, RJEd National Facilitator
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Kevin Dumont is a middle-school science teacher who lives and teaches in the Hudson Valley of New York. He has witnessed firsthand the power of a restorative approach to education and the benefit to students when these practices are implemented schoolwide and with fidelity.
Kevin believes that relationships among all members of a school community are the key to making meaningful change from the established culture of education that focuses on punishment and consequences to a reimagined culture that focuses on inclusivity and student voice. He is honored to be part of the RJ Ed team as a facilitator and greatly enjoys serving as a guide for educational professionals at all levels. When Kevin is not teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, watching films, and exploring caves. |
Dawn MolitorRJEd National FacilitatorDawn Molitor, a dedicated and experienced educator with a remarkable 21-year career in the field of education. Throughout her journey, Dawn has held roles as a speech therapist and a special education teacher, bringing her expertise to support students with diverse needs.
For the past 12 years, Dawn has been actively engaged in facilitating within special education, honing her skills in fostering social emotional learning, social navigation, and embracing neuro affirming practices. Currently, Dawn serves as a consultant within schools, where her passion lies in supporting neurodiverse students. She is driven by a strong focus on abelism, neurodivergence, and equity in education. Dawn’s approach revolves around modifying environments and providing accommodations to ensure that every student can actively participate. She takes pride in her commitment to a strength-based model and collaborates with teams to tailor the curriculum according to individual abilities. Outside of her professional life, Dawn finds joy in residing in upstate NY with her husband, three children, two dogs, and a delightful assortment of other animals. Together, they cherish live music, camping trips, savor time spent in nature, and eagerly embark on travel adventures whenever the opportunity arises. |
Dr. Adity SaxenaRJEd India RepresentativeDr. Adity Saxena calls herself a messenger of happiness and believes in empathy. Mind mapping is her tool for plotting ideas and communicating through stories.
She is a design practitioner and presently the Dean of the School of Art & Design at Woxsen University in India. In the past 18 years, she has been involved in teaching, research, and supporting students' wellbeing. Her research interest is happiness, education and design thinking. She is a certified Design Thinker and is a trained RJEd Facilitator, and part of many global research and education projects. In addition, she is a passionate mentor, mother of a teenage girl, and loves to connect people with diversity. |
Dr. Carolina NietoRJEd Colombia RepresentativeDr. Nieto is a lawyer and political scientist and has been a consultant for governments, international organizations and NGOs in peace education in Latin America since 2006.
She has trained educators and collaborated in curriculum planning in forgiveness, care and reconciliation in countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Perú, and Colombia. In addition to lecturing, Dr. Nieto has conducted research on the ethics of care and restorative justice linked to ancestral knowledge in Latin America and New Zealand. Intercultural communication and project management are some of her essential skills. She currently works on cross-cultural research for the University of Canterbury (New Zealand) and leads RJEd's work in Latin America. Dr. Nieto enjoys nature, sowing, and cooking; she loves poetry and is a Bihar School of Yoga instructor. |