Restorative Justice

After studying communication and psychology at Truman State University, Sarah Eblen started her career in education as a ninth grade English Teacher at Southeast High School in Kansas City Public Schools. After obtaining a certificate in Mediation from the Center for Conflict Resolution, she helped co-create the KCPS Restorative Justice Department in 2018. Eblen believes that student voice is essential to creating a positive school culture. Eblen runs an online clothing thrift store and scares herself once a day with the mannequin that lives in her living room.

Brandon Carr’s love for KCPS began as a NEMS basketball coach. Carr worked at Juvenile Detention Centers and Psychiatric hospitals for 6 years before joining Team KCPS full-time in 2020. Carr believes that every student is capable of success, when given the opportunity and equal resources. He is also the only Saints fan you can find in 100 miles of the Chiefs Stadium.

Brian Dunlop has served for nearly 10 years at KCPS, 7 years as a Behavioral Interventionist, and 3 years as the Restorative Justice Coordinator at Success Academy at Anderson.  He is optimistic that given the right support, tools and opportunities, our youth can overcome and accomplish so much. It gives him inspiration to see students grow in resiliency and relationships through restorative practices. In his free time Brian enjoys learning new things, outdoor activities, traveling and practicing Spanish. Dunlop also enjoys playing tennis when his knees agree.