Irene Khaksari is a ball of energy and a delightful person to be with! She and I got to chat about resiliency, developing compassion, parenting, hobbies and mismatched socks in this episode. She and I talked about the loss of her father from a work accident at a young age and how that shaped her into the person and counselor that she is today. We are all going to face hard things in our lives but that is not an excuse to stop living. Irene's mom taught her and her sisters how to grieve yet continue living their lives as well. Her mom allowed space for grief but didn't allow the loss of their beloved father to turn them into victims of their circumstances. This resiliency has served Irene well in her life and it continues to shape the way she helps her students deal with hard things in their own lives.

Irene has an amazing ability to make every person feel special and important. She has an abundance of love and she generously shares it with her immediate family, her large extended Greek family, her students and colleagues. I always feel seen and celebrated whenever I'm with Irene. Who makes you feel that way?

Check out a picture of Irene and me over on Instagram.

Here is an article about Irene you might enjoy seeing some more pictures of her in her school!

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