This four part interview covers much ground and is extremely useful in the run up to the school holiday break. THENCE Founder Dr. Katherine Schlatter interviews Ashley Causey-Golden as she discussed here key concepts such as school belonging, culturally responsive practices for creating a classroom where families of students really feel included and seen, especially in the run up to the holiday season. Additionally helpful tips for how classrooms can send young children on school break with a package of planned holiday activities, which can also help to balance expectations when family and friends are over.