Kusum Crimmel

“I felt taken care of, challenged, and enriched. Hungry for more”

“Kusum, you are amazing! You created an environment in which we could be vulnerable and feel the discomfort we needed to feel. You allowed us to generate our own insights & ideas & helped us be open to and hearing each other.”

“Kusum embodies the values of restorative justice, both as a facilitator and as a human being. Her guidance and her deep understanding of restorative justice were instrumental in helping me bring circle practice into my classroom. In addition to mentoring me, Kusum also lead racial identity circles for my white students, which was part of a project to have high school students engage in racial affinity group discussions and dialogues.”

“Participating in Kusum’s circle series with a focus on dissecting whiteness was a transformative experience. She created a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack power and privilege and explore the impact of whiteness on work in urban education. Participating in the series improved my self-awareness and has allowed me to show up more authentically in cross-cultural relationships in both my work and personal life.”