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How do you create spaces to make Mental Health issues less of a stigma and more of a normalized topic of conversation? How do we help build mental health resiliency in our youth and the educators who pour into them daily?

On today's season finale, we shine a light on voices that need to be heard. We hear from Emiliano Carranza and Gerardo "Tre" Chavez about what it means to be a leader and how leadership can uplift communities. They discuss the importance of working towards their dreams and how teamwork is vital in leadership. They express their belief that leadership in youth is beneficial to the future of communities. Tune in this fall for season 3 of The School Connect Podcast!

The health of our future leaders is key to building a stronger community. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has provided health services across the state for years, all while giving back through programs that promote healthy living. In today's episode, they discuss the importance of talking about mental health and healthy eating and how their initiative and programs are helping make a change.

How do we ensure our students have the tools they need to succeed? Our guest this week, Jason Catanese, shares the importance of taking initiative to build math skills in Arizona youth. Tune in to hear about the crucial role mathematics plays on our children's future.

Our School Connect Champions of Education Awards Emcee, Danielle Lerner, has been a crucial part of education in the media. She believes storytelling plays a vital role in bringing a community together. Join the conversation as Danielle shares how we can all play a role in journalism and meet her in person at our Awards Breakfast.

What does it take to lead a team? How can we ensure all hands are on deck in our community? Tune in to hear more about nurturing unexpected relationships and building support in neighborhoods.

What can  you find when you're willing to look and listen to your community? You get a front row seat into the needs, strengths and potential of the community. Tune in to hear more about Denis Parcells' experience as the Director of the Glendale Elementary System of Care and how understanding the community is key to leveraging support, solving problems and fostering success. 

How can you take the first step into giving back? JustServe opens up connections, using a system that links a community's volunteer needs with helping hands. Tune in to hear more about the opportunities their organization provides locally and remotely.

Nurturing our children's creativity makes everyone a rockstar. Randy Spencer joins us to talk about how the Alice Cooper Teen Rock Center is a safe space for Arizona youth and how they help discover their talents and cultivate creativity. 

Want to bring in more partnerships for your school's community but don't know how to start building those connections? Paradise Valley School District started to incorporate this and is leading to continuous collaborations and resources for their students.