In this episode of the Resilient Schools podcast, recorded live at the ESSDACK Bridging to Resilience Conference, we interview Hillary Barragan, a para educator at a trauma-informed center helping teens and adults obtain their high school diplomas.

Hillary discusses her journey to this role, the challenges of working with students who have experienced trauma, and the importance of maintaining her own mental health.

She shares her aspirations for bringing trauma-informed education to the Philippines and highlights the power of human connection and resilience in education.

00:18 Meet Hillary Barragan: A Para Educator's Journey

00:34 Understanding the Trauma-Informed Center

02:40 Challenges and Rewards of Working in Trauma-Informed Education

04:13 Maintaining Mental Health and Building Resilience

05:31 Future Aspirations and Cultural Connections

07:28 Inspiring Resilience in Students

09:13 Conference Highlights

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