The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 42: Dr. Bernadine Futrell

The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 46: Whitney “JP” Jean-Pierre & Dr. Dustin J. Krein

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443798/fan_mail/new] Our brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. On this episode of The Your Story Matters Podcast I am joined by Whitney “JP” Jean-Pierre and Dustin J. Krein. They share their stories as well as strategies for universities and K-12 serving organizations to start and maintain university-assisted community school partnerships. Whitney “JP” Jean-Pierre serves as the Community Programs Coordinator for the University-Assisted Community Schools in the Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy. This role helps the community by connecting university and community resources to support the overall well-being and success of students, families, and teachers in school districts, while also facilitating training, data collection, and collaboration efforts for the continuous improvement of university-assisted community school initiatives. Prior to joining this project, Whitney worked as a Community Resource Teacher for Hillsborough County Schools. She earned her undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of South Florida and her graduate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Tampa. Dustin J. Krein, Ed.D. is the Sustainability Director for University-Assisted Community Schools at the USF Institute for School-Community Partnerships, where he works to expand and strengthen community schools with Hillsborough County Public Schools. A four-time AmeriCorps member, his career is grounded in service to K–12 at-risk youth and advancing holistic, community-based approaches to education. Dustin holds his doctorate in educational program development from the University of South Florida. With more than a decade of experience across K–12 and higher education, Dr. Krein is passionate about student-centered innovation and building local, collaborative models that connect schools, communities, and real-world learning.  I am so excited for you to get to know and learn from Whitney "JP" Jean-Pierre & Dr. Dustin J. Krein today. Dr. Dustin J. Krein [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinkrein/] Whitney “JP” Jean-Pierre  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-jean-pierre-946034235/] Hillsborough County Public Schools [https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/page/community-schools/] USF Institute for School-Community Partnerships [https://iscp.usf.edu/]

The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 45: Liz Gracian

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443798/fan_mail/new] Our brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast features a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I had a conversation with Liz Gracian. Liz Gracian is a teacher, community leader, and the owner of the Untold Story Bookstore and Cafe in Anaheim, California.  I am thrilled for you to get to know and learn from Liz Gracian today. Liz Gracian [https://www.facebook.com/Ms.BarriosGracian] The Untold Story Bookstore and Cafe [https://untoldstorybooks.com/] LA Times Article, "Anaheim Finally Has a Bookstore that Feels Like Home" by Gustavo Arellano [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-01/the-untold-story-anaheim-bookstore] IG: @theuntoldstorybookstore_cafe [https://www.instagram.com/theuntoldstorybookstore_cafe/] The Untold Story Tellers Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-untold-story-tellers/id1850582959]

The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 44: Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443798/fan_mail/new] Our brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast features a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. On this episode of the Your Story Matters Podcast I speak with Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez. Dr. Gutierrez is an experienced high school, district leader, consultant and author, who currently serves as the Program Manager for the Colton, Redlands, Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program. Her new book, Healing for Leadership: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Build Safe, Resilient Teams, is out now.  I am so excited for you to get to know and learn from Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez today! LinkedIn: Dr. Antoinette Gutierrez [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinette-gutierrez-ed-d-403bb74b/] Healing for Leadership: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Build Safe, Resilient Teams [https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Leadership-Emotionally-Intelligent-Resilient/dp/B0G1S1Y1CD]

The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 43: Liam Halloran

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443798/fan_mail/new] Our brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Each week The Your Story Matters Podcast features a new guest sharing their "why" and stories. Today I am privileged to have a conversation with Liam Halloran. Liam Halloran is a freshman and honors student majoring in International Global Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a recent graduate from Minnetonka Public Schools he was a part of a Chinese Dual Language Immersion program. While in high school he had three different internships, including one with the League of Women Voters, which included him speaking at the 2024 Equal Rights Amendment Rally. And if all of that wasn't enough he is also a part time piano teacher. I am so excited for you to get to know and learn from Liam Halloran today! LinkedIn: Liam Halloran [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-halloran-6a9ab0292/] AASA Public Education Promise Article Featuring Liam Halloran [https://nce.aasa.org/conference-daily-online/three-way-convo-public-ed-promise/]

The Your Story Matters Podcast Episode 42: Dr. Bernadine Futrell

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2443798/fan_mail/new] Our brains are hardwired for connection and stories. This podcast is all about amplifying both. Now more than ever our stories matter. Today I am privileged to have a conversation with Dr. Bernadine Futrell. Dr. Bernadine Futrell is a senior fellow with the Institute for Educational Leadership, and has had the privilege of serving as the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education and Leadership Network Director at AASA, as well as being an associate pastor alongside her husband and an author. I am so excited to speak with Dr. Bernadine Futrell today! LinkedIn: Dr. Bernadine Futrell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bernadine-futrell-7b863365/] Institute for Educational Leadership [https://iel.org/] National Community Schools Conference 5/27-5/29 in Long Beach [https://web.cvent.com/event/7975d7c2-e0bb-4750-80aa-7335750e7b35/websitePage:5fba2b2c-2fea-4fdf-9166-3e66c1e3f556]