Dare To Soar - Why Millennials Are Leaving School Social Work & What Must Change
Across the nation, school social work is experiencing a shift one that calls for reflection, honesty, and action. This episode brings together two dynamic voices representing different generational perspectives to explore what is happening and what must happen next.Featuring:Dr. Kashera Guy Robinson, LCSW30+ years in social work | Former school social worker | Now Director of Field Education & Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University at Montgomery | 2023 School Social Worker of the Year Mrs. Erika Cuttray, LCSWSenior Social Worker at Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center | Owner, The Serene Mindset, LLC | Mental wellness advocate with 10+ years in trauma, grief, and depressionIn this episode, we explore:• Why are Millennials rethinking and, in some cases, leaving school social work?• The impact of burnout, workplace culture, and systemic challenges.• Generational differences in expectations, boundaries, and sustainability.• What social workers truly need to feel supported and valued.• Actionable insights on how to retain and reclaim the next generation of professionals.This is more than a conversation, it is a call to listen, reflect, and lead differently.Because the future of school social work will not be shaped by who enters the field…It will be shaped by who is able to remain.
19 Apr 2026
Dare To Soar - Justice in Action: Leading, Advocating, and Rising in a Time That Demands More
What does it mean to lead with purpose to advocate with courage, and to stand firmly in justice especially in a time when justice is being challenged?In this important and purpose-driven episode of Dare To Soar with Dr. RC, we are joined by Dr. Ashley Johnson, School Social Worker, Education Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Board Chair, and State President of the Tennessee Association of School Social Workers.As the recipient of the First National Social Justice Award, Dr. Johnson brings a critical and courageous voice to the evolving conversation around equity, advocacy, and leadership in today’s educational and political climate.Together, we explore:🔹 What social justice leadership looks like in real time.🔹 The impact of current policy shifts on students, families, and schools.🔹 The responsibility of social workers to move beyond awareness into action.🔹 How leaders sustain their voice and purpose in challenging systems.This is more than a conversation, it is a call to rise, lead, and stand firmly in purpose.
12 Apr 2026
Dare To Soar - Unseen Wounds, Unspoken Truths, Unbreakable Voices
Some wounds are invisible.Some stories are never toldAnd far too many children are suffering ... in silence. In this impactful and deeply moving solo episode, Dr. RC brings light to one of the most urgent and often overlooked issues impacting our communities child abuse and neglect.In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, this episode goes beyond awareness and calls each of us into intentional action.💙 This is not just a conversation…💙 This is a wake-up call.💙 This is a responsibility we all share.In This Episode, You Will Learn:✔️ The different forms of child abuse and how they show up.✔️ Eye-opening statistics and realities impacting children today.✔️ Common myths that prevent intervention and the truth behind them.✔️ Warning signs every adult should recognize.✔️ The long-term impact of childhood trauma.✔️ What YOU can do to protect, support, and advocate for children.Why This Conversation Matters:Child abuse does not discriminate but access to protection and support often does.Many children never report what they are experiencing and many signs go unnoticed.
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