Book Chat Facilitator: Nisha Gupta (Centre College)

Join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring Pedagogy of Kindness by Cate Denial—a timely and compassionate framework for reimagining our teaching in the face of rising plagiarism, student disengagement, mental health concerns, and the evolving landscape of inclusive education. Denial invites us to center kindness not as self-sacrifice, but as a belief in our students’ agency and humanity: “It is about believing my students.”

Members of the ACS summer reading group will reflect on their experience with the book, share practical takeaways, and offer recommendations for applying equitable, student-centered, and sustainable pedagogies. Whether you’ve read the book or are simply curious about its themes, all are welcome to this informal, lunchtime discussion designed to inspire connection, care, and renewal in our teaching practices.

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