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Podcast: Classroom Matters
Episode: Episode #42: A Bridge Toward Common Ground: Our Community Listens: A Conversation with Michael Desparrios
Description: Michael Desparrios is no stranger to the world of education. As a former special education teacher and a special education consultant and coordinator he has seen firsthand the challenges teachers and parents sometimes face with understanding, and empathy for each other in times of trouble. In Michael’s current role as the Leader of Educational Initiatives for the Our Community Listens organization, he develops and train participants in the field of listening, non-verbal behaviors, and healing broken relationships. Join Kristy Houle as she chats with Michael about the program and her own experience with the 3-day training.