Centering Student Strengths w/Dr. Kelsie Reed

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Being strength-based is not about ignoring challenges. It's simply seeing students for more than those challenges.

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Dr. Kelsie Reed is a nationally certified school psychologist serving elementary and middle schools in Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland. She is the co-author of Hacking Deficit Thinking, a book that outlines eight practical reframes for fostering strength-based schools. As the founder of the Strength-Based Collective, Dr. Reed provides educators and parents with practical tools and resources to cultivate positive, strength-focused environments for all students. Her work centers on dismantling deficit-based narratives, particularly for students from historically marginalized communities. Dr. Reed is also a strong advocate for school discipline reform, neurodiversity-affirming special education practices, and addressing the unique needs of multiracial students.

Resources

• Hacking Deficit Thinking by Byron McClure and Kelsie Reed

• Strength-Based Collective website: www.strengthbasedcollective.com

• Instagram @bestrengthbased