Cameron Ashbaugh is a Restorative Practices Coordinator with the Just Discipline Project. He is returning to the Pittsburgh area after working in Maryland as a 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher. He currently holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with minors in theater and piano. In 2020, he received a Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum from Drexel University and published his thesis, A Correlational Analysis of Middle School Referral Data and Teacher Experience/ Certification. In addition to working as a middle school teacher, Cameron was the 6th grade team leader, drama club coordinator, and a member of the leadership team. Additionally, he worked closely with his local, state, and national unions as a member of the MSEA President’s Council Advisory Committee on Teacher Preparatory Programs and Continuing Education, MSEA State Delegate, NEA Delegate, and EACC Executive Board Member-At-Large, where he advocated for teachers and students. During the summer of 2018, Cameron attended a Restorative Practices training as well as an implementation training, where he collaborated to create a school-wide implementation plan for Restorative Practices. Since then, he has implemented – with great success – a restorative practices’ approach to his classroom management. In his free time, Cameron enjoys PC gaming, making music, and spending time with his family.
