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About Dr. Zachary Robbins
Dr. Zachary Robbins is an author, educator, and national voice for restorative justice and teacher wellbeing. His life and career have been shaped by the very inequities he now works to dismantle.
Growing up in an environment of racial tension and financial scarcity, Zachary experienced first-hand how schools can overlook, undervalue, or underestimate students of color. His senior year of high school offered a defining moment: his counseling meeting lasted only three minutes. That encounter with neglect became fuel for a career dedicated to making sure no student would ever feel as unseen as he once did.
After earning his doctorate in education, Dr. Robbins went on to serve as a principal and superintendent, pioneering restorative justice programs that dramatically reduced suspensions and expulsions while increasing graduation rates. His leadership has been recognized across the country for showing schools how to replace punishment with accountability, empathy, and trust.
Today, Dr. Robbins shares that experience through books, talks, and resources that reach educators everywhere. He is the author of The Teachers Black Students Need, Becoming a Social Justice Educator, and Restorative Justice Tribunal. He is also the creator of the Teacher Wellness Toolkit series, which provides practical, research-backed strategies for teachers to recover from burnout, set boundaries, and sustain their purpose in the classroom.
Dr. Robbins hosts the Learning and Justice For All podcast, where he engages educators, leaders, and changemakers in conversations about equity, restorative practices, and the future of schools. His speaking engagements inspire audiences to see both the challenges and the possibilities of building classrooms and communities where every student—and every teacher—can thrive.
Highlights of Dr. Robbins’ Work
- Creator of Nevada’s first restorative justice tribunal program, a model for schools nationwide.
- Author of seven Teacher Wellness Toolkits supporting educator resilience and balance.
- Frequent keynote speaker for schools, districts, universities, and education organizations.
- Advocate for systemic change in discipline, equity, and teacher wellbeing.
