Roy Karp is an experienced educator, writer, and advocate for small “d” democracy. As Director of the Alternative Diploma Program, he built a community based high school that successfully engaged students facing significant barriers to their education. Roy has trained hundreds of students and educators in Restorative Practices (RP) and has used them to create inclusive and democratic classrooms where students and teachers work collaboratively toward common goals. He currently leads Tidal Water Consulting (https://tidal-water.com), which provides training and coaching to implement RP in schools, non-profits, and mission driven social enterprises.
