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Nurturing Connection in the Classroom

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by ptsblog

A few years ago, I attended a leadership development event. The two-day meeting focused on the theme of abundant life and how leaders might help create communities where abundant life can flourish. In preparation for the event, participants were asked to read a book called Leading Causes of Life by Gary Gunderson and Larry Pray….

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