RESPONSIBILITY-CENTERED DISCIPLINE™
CONSULTANTS
Larry Thompson, M.Ed.
Author of Roadmap to Responsibility and Give ‘em Five, Larry Thompson, M.Ed., is often called upon to deliver keynote presentations for state and national education conferences because of his knowledge, humor and passion for assisting today’s students. He has helped thousands of educators and schools throughout North America break away from their traditional discipline models to a model that creates a responsible climate and responsible students. Larry has served in a wide variety of roles in education – from special education teacher to alternative and traditional high school principal. As creator of the Responsibility-Centered Discipline program, Larry understands that systems must be created that can be realistically implemented and sustained.
Joseph Cope, M.Ed.
Joseph is a dynamic presenter who cares deeply about being mindful and fostering growth in every aspect of his professional life. His experience as a classroom teacher and instructional coach comes primarily from Title 1 schools located in historically under-served communities in both California and Texas. Deeply reflective of personal choices and highly cognizant of interpersonal dynamics, he has proven to be a skilled relationship builder, team collaborator and coach.
As a Consultant for Responsibility-Centered Discipline™ (RCD™), Joseph aspires to see other educators gain the support and de-escalation skills he has embraced since he originally was exposed to the program in the Lubbock Independent School District. As a classroom teacher and a leader of teachers, he has seen RCD have a transformative impact on student behavior, teacher morale and school culture.
Angela Thompson, M.Ed.
Angela Thompson, M.Ed., is an RCD Consultant and also co-author of Give ‘em Five: A Five-Step Approach to Handling Challenging Moments with Students (K-6 and 6-12). She has nearly 20 years of experience in elementary education as a classroom teacher.
Although Angela enjoys the opportunity to travel throughout North America to train fellow educators, she misses the excitement of being in the classroom. Angela brings her knowledge and passion for working with young children to “Responsibility-Centered Discipline”, or RCD.
Angela has experienced firsthand how Give ‘em Five conversations, and the “Response-Ability” Process can transform classrooms and help even the toughest young students.
Kevin Roulhac
Kevin Roulhac, M.Ed., is an RCD Consultant and brings a unique approach to Responsibility-Centered Discipline. Kevin was a student in an RCD school and credits the model with helping him through very difficult times as a student. He has a true passion for the RCD model and has seen its transformative power as a student, teacher and school leader.
Kevin is a principal in Kansas and was recently named Kansas Elementary Principal of the Year. He has served as a social studies teacher, assistant principal and athletics director. Kevin has a passion for helping educators and students succeed.
Phil Howell, M.Ed.
Phil Howell, M.Ed., is a Consultant for Responsibility-Centered Discipline who has dedicated his career to teaching and guiding students with learning disabilities and self-regulation difficulties. He has been an elementary and middle school teacher, has published curriculum in reading and mathematics, and has served as a school administrator for elementary and middle school grades. An energetic and engaging presenter, he is regularly requested as a speaker and teacher trainer in schools and universities.
As Dean of The de Paul School, an independent school that serves students with learning differences, Phil leads his staff in utilizing RCD practices with students who have a history of academic struggle and negative school experiences. He has found RCD to be highly effective in empowering students to grow past disruptive behaviors that are common among students with ADHD, learning disabilities, social difficulties, emotional dysregulation issues, and negative attitudes toward school.
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