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Barriers to Bridges

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by Dana Baron, Melissa Bako

4.7(15 reviews)

10 episodes

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Podcast Overview

Thank you for joining us in our first season! We will be back with new episodes starting September 1, 2021! The Barriers to Bridges podcast is on a mission to share stories of leaders in education who break down barriers and build bridges of opportunity. Our focus is on the bridge that can be built between people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. These interviews include vulnerable stories of the experience that shaped them to lead not only themselves, but others around them. Melissa Bako (@Shark_Bako) and Dana Baron (@BaronDana) are the hosts of this podcast. With courage, love and a sprinkle of fun, we lead each other to greatness.

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2/7/2021

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Recent Episodes

June 16, 2021

"Be Who You Needed" with Lisa Imfeld

In this episode we learn the story of how a paraeducator, Lisa Emfeld, grew up to become very passionate about helping students feel connected and able to learn social emotional skills. She currently serves the Corona Norco Unified School District as a resource paraeducator, climate and culture site coach, and community building/restorative practice facilitator. In this episode, Lisa describes her struggles with growing up and never feeling connected. She shares how this led her to the work she is so passionate about now: restorative circles, community building with staff and students, and building relationships.

June 2, 2021

“Beautiful Mess” with Dana Baron

In this episode we learn the story of how a teacher on special assignment, Dana Baron, grew up on what her friends would later call a farm in Norco. She joined the FFA in high school, was determined to finish college on her own and became a teacher. She lost her way and left the profession only to be drawn back in through working with kids while coaching cheer. She reflects on growing up with loved ones who struggled with addiction and finds her way back to teaching. This eventually led her to being a teacher on assignment in Science and STEM.

May 20, 2021

“Love and Courage” with Shelly Yarbrough

In this episode we sit down with Dr.Shelly Yarbrough. Shelly talks about how we need to think about a structure of multi-tiered support for not only ur students, but the adults in education as well. She was raised in many different places as she comes from a multi-cultural military family. These experiences lead her to be an empathetic leader for her school and community.

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What is Barriers to Bridges?: Thank you for joining us in our first season! We will be back with new episodes starting September 1, 2021!

The Barriers to Bridges podcast is on a mission to share stories of leaders in education who break down barriers and build bridges of opportunity. Our focus is on the bridge that can be built between people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. These interviews include vulnerable stories of the experience that shaped them to lead not only themselves, but others around them.

Melissa Bako (@Shark_Bako) and Dana Baron (@BaronDana) are the hosts of this podcast. With courage, love and a sprinkle of fun, we lead each other to greatness.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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