You Matter Here
You Matter Here, is a Minnesota Transitions Charter School Podcast where we elevate the voices of our people, dig deeper into our big ideas and explore how we show up for ourselves and each other in order to make magic happen. I am your host, Wendy Lorenz-Walraven, the Director of Equity and Diversity here at MTCS. My hope is that as we spend time together we will have an opportunity to explore 3 key questions: Who am I? Who are we? And Who are we to each other? As it is the intersection of these questions that informs the assumptions we make, drives our behavior and impacts our relationships, with ourselves and with others.
Episodes
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
35 min
In this episode, Wendy talks with three P.E.A.S.E. Academy students. They share their journeys through recovery, their hardships and their successes and advice.
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
27 min
In this episode, Wendy talks with Catie Locker, the Dean of Students at P.E.A.S.E. Academy. Catie shares her journey through recovery and how she interfaces with youth who are struggling and succeeding.
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
40 min
In this episode, Wendy spends time with Rufus Brown, the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor at P.E.A.S.E. Academy. Rufus shares about how he came to P.E.A.S.E., some of his experiences at the school, and some insight and resources for parents.
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
25 min
Our first guest is Michael Durchslag, the Director of P.E.A.S.E. Academy, which stands for Peers Enjoying A Sober Education. Our Recovery High School is the oldest recovery high school in the United States and has been serving students since February 1989. P.E.A.S.E. Academy is a place where your recovery stands a chance. Michael, thank you so much for being here with us today and I hope that this is the start of many beautiful conversations about how we support young people and adults alike.