Shani Dowell, Author at Possip | Engagement Platform

March 30, 2023Community, Crisis, For Parents, Social-Emotional HealthRead more...

She Turned 5 Today

As a Nashville based company, the shooting at Covenant School gave us a particular devastation. The shooting directly impacted Possip customers, parents, and staff. As I scrolled Facebook looking...

February 24, 2023Diversity, For Schools, Racial JusticeRead more...

Sustaining Black History Month Beyond February

Shani Dowell, Possip CEO & Founder, shares ways to sustain Black History Month beyond February. Black History Month is coming to an end. Contrary to jokes, February wasn't chosen because...

December 21, 2022Feedback, For Parents, For SchoolsRead more...

Moving into the New Year: 2022 Reflections

Shani Dowell, Possip CEO and Founder, shares important forms of reflection as the year comes to an end. When I first started Possip, two big questions stood before me like...

November 28, 2022Communication, For Parents, For Schools, Leadership, SafetyRead more...

The Path to Safer Schools: Top Questions to Ask

While answers aren't always easy, Possip CEO & Founder, Shani Dowell, shares important questions for you to ask and consider on a path to safer schools. When you don’t have...

April 22, 2022For Parents, For Schools, TeachersRead more...

How School Leaders Can Help Build Family-Teacher Relationships

Savannah, a current Possip reporter and former educator, shares tips on how school leaders can build family-teacher relationships We know it’s important that teachers prioritize relationships with students to increase...

April 21, 2022Communication, For Schools, Possip, TeachersRead more...

The Power of Listening

Lately, I have been reflecting on the power of listening. Good listening is a spiritual effort. It sounds a bit extreme – and I am far from the listener I...

April 5, 2022For Parents, Leadership, Possip, PrincipalRead more...

The Building Block of Successful Schools: Trust

It can be difficult as a principal to prioritize tasks and focus on the most important building blocks that lead to school success. According to Payne and Kaba (2001),...

July 15, 2021Academic Support, For Parents, ResourcesRead more...

Why Summer Reading Matters

The Importance of Summer Reading Colorado mom and Possip team member Sara Peters shares why summer reading matters. You may have heard of the "Summer Slide" -- the tendency for students,...

May 9, 2021For Parents, Mothers, Possip Team Stories, Resources, Working ParentsRead more...

In a Year of Pandemic Job Loss for Working Mothers, I Found Support from a Women-Owned and Led Company

Sara Peters wrote this personal story on the impact of the pandemic on working mothers. We wanted to share it through other outlets. That process reminded us that often...