Spring 2026 SECTION NEXT workshop

March 28th, 1:00pm-3:30pm, Penn State New Kensington

1:00-1:30: Lunch

1:30-3:30: Can we make grace the norm in our classrooms?, Candice Price

Can we make grace the norm in our classrooms? (1:30-3:30)

Candice Price, Smith College

For much of my life, I was always confused about the way that people perceived the relationship between students and instructors in the classroom, especially in mathematics. There is such an adversarial relationship that even sharing my career choice with strangers leads to groans and stories of trauma. I believe this is what happens in a classroom without grace. So when we add grace the opposite should happen, right? During our time together, I hope to discuss with you the ways that I incorporate grace in my classroom and why many people think it is radical. I invite everyone to come and reflect on ways they can make grace the norm in their classrooms and spaces.