Circles Don't Fit in Squares: Untrapping Teaching Outside the Box

By Indira Merritt

Classrooms weren't built for complexity-but students are full of it.

In Circles Don't Fit in Squares, trauma-responsive educator and Capacity Architect(TM) Indira Merritt invites readers to untrap the rigid, reactive systems that dominate most school environments. Blending poetic insight with practical strategies, this guide reimagines classroom culture through the lens of emotional capacity, equity, and belonging.

From the nervous system to the 4:1 correction ratio, this book offers a grounded and accessible framework that helps teachers move beyond behavior charts and into real connection. Through 11 relatable, research-backed chapters, educators will explore circle-keeping, trauma-informed practices, and Applied Emotional Intelligence (AEI) without the jargon or judgment.

This isn't just another PD book. It's an untraining.
For the teachers who see beyond compliance. For the students who never fit the mold. For every educator ready to lead with presence instead of pressure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FT111MGN
• ISBN13: 9798267425346
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"