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Episode 018: Dr. Damien Sweeney – Putting People First

Episode 018: Dr. Damien Sweeney Putting People First Listen to the Episode Here: About Dr. Damien Sweeney About Dr. Damien Sweeney Dr. Damien Sweeney serves as the Program Coordinator for Comprehensive School Counseling at the Kentucky Department of Education where he works alongside school counselors to equip them with best practices. Sweeney oversaw the publication […]

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Episode 016: Roberto Rivera – Pain to Propane

Episode 016: Roberto Rivera Pain to Propane Listen to the Episode Here: About Roberto Rivera About Roberto Rivera Roberto Rivera is an award winning artist, educator, and change agent who specializes in social emotional learning and youth empowerment. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he created his own major entitled “Social

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Episode 015: Erin Gruwell – Freedom Writers

Episode 015: Erin Gruwell Freedom Writers Listen to the Episode Here: About Erin Gruwell About Erin Gruwell Erin Gruwell is a teacher, an education activist, and the founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. By fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, Erin transformed her students’ lives. She encouraged them to re-think rigid beliefs

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Episode 012: Darrell Scott – Discovering Our Inner Purpose

Episode 012: Darrell Scott Discovering Our Inner Purpose Listen to the Episode Here: About Darrell Scott About Darrell Scott In response to a school shooting that tragically claimed the life of his daughter, Darrell started Rachel’s Challenge. He’s on a mission to end school violence, bullying, and suicide by sparking a ‘chain reaction’ of hope.

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Episode 011: Gail Angus and Debbie Sacks – Listening Circles

Episode 011: Gail Angus and Debbie Sacks Listening Circles Listen to the Episode Here: About Dr. Gail Angus About Dr. Gail Angus Dr. Angus has been a career public educator working as a teacher and administrator in both general and special education environments, along with her research in tiered supports. Currently, as the Chief Operating

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