At The Dignity Way, we work with schools and organizations to shift outdated patterns, rebuild trust, and create a culture rooted in empathy, connection, and mutual respect. Grounded in the transformational work of Dr. Donna Hicks, author of Leading with Dignity, our training programs, tools, and resources bring these values into everyday practice — strengthening relationships at all levels by fostering inclusive leadership.
The Future is Dignity.
"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." — Maria Montessori
“As the Montessori educational world unites to embrace the dignity birthright of every human being, we need leaders who have integrated dignity practices throughout their schools—supporting children, staff, and families. Carson Smith has superbly developed approaches and practices for educational environments through The Dignity Way, her new organization, extending this work beyond schools into our communities. We applaud her work and her commitment to expanding the field of this important Dignity Movement.”
Kathy Minardi
Executive Director
Whole School Leadership Institute
“Carson has made a significant impact on our school culture by introducing and leading dignity training. Through this work, she helped staff learn how to engage in difficult conversations with honesty and respect.
This shift has led to less gossip and more constructive, face-to-face feedback. People feel more comfortable addressing issues directly, which has improved communication, trust, and collaboration across the school.
Carson brings not only expertise, but also empathy and professionalism to every interaction. Her commitment to building a culture of dignity and respect has made a lasting difference, and we are a stronger, more connected community because of it.”Emily Evans
Director of Finance & Human Resources
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