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