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.
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Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Wendy is joined in the studio by Brett Albin and three students who share about their recent winter adventure to the boundary waters. Breathtaking shooting stars, startling plunges in the frozen lake and epic dog sledding were among some of the memories this group shares in episode 5 of You Matter Here.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
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.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
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.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
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.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Hello and welcome to You Matter Here, our 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.
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Our first guest is Michael (Mike?) 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.