Lessons from ‘Life Under Pressure’ on Youth Suicide Prevention

William AndresenBlog, Connect Better, Lead Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Attending a talk at the 92nd Street Y, William Andresen discusses the book “Life Under Pressure” by Dr. Anna S. Mueller and Dr. Seth Abrutyn. The book explores the social roots of youth suicide and how community tragedies can lead to clusters of suicide. Andresen reflects on his own educational experiences, emphasizing the importance of building visible, tangible connections … Read More

Episode #274: Maria Barrera

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Maria Barrera is a Stanford-educated engineer and founder & CEO of Clayful. She is committed to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Born in Colombia and understanding the pressures of adversity, she leverages her experience from her pioneering role on Nearpod’s founding team to create impactful solutions in education. Through her tireless research and collaboration with a diverse team of … Read More

Show 147: Reaching the Students Who Need It Most

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Dani is the 2023 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and clarified why in this conversation. She is dedicated to the quality education for every child she interacts with daily.  She spends most of her time supporting the students who need it most. Dani acknowledges her strengths and weaknesses as a teacher and how that helped her find her best position … Read More

Episode #272: Max Roach

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Maxwell is a children’s book author and the Founder of JonAyves Learning Club, a personalized learning organization that teaches children concepts such as long division as early as the age of 3. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHRi). As a former musician, sharing stages … Read More

Episode #252: Hans Hageman

Dana GoodierOut of the Trenches Podcast

Hans Eric Hageman is a graduate of Princeton and Columbia University Law School, He has started and led organizations for underserved children in Harlem, NY, Kenya, and Lucknow, India.  He is a recipient of the Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Award and the Essence Magazine Award. He is currently the executive director of the Tutwiler Community Education Center – a community … Read More