Collaboration, Resilience, and Se...

Collaboration, Resilience, and Self-Care: A Fireside Chat with Sherri Patton-Grubb

The School Collective by Christopher Ponce, Amy Shatila, Brook Roberts
S2 · E6
Sep 10, 2025
30:14

Episode notes

In this heartfelt conversation, Amy sits down with Sherri Patton-Grubb, a wellness counselor at Austin High School, for a fireside chat that explores the real-life challenges and triumphs of working in education. Together, they unpack strategies for building strong, collaborative relationships with school administrators, maintaining professionalism in tense situations, and supporting youth and families through adversity. Sherri shares her career experiences, thoughts on boundary-setting, and her philosophy of resilience, offering listeners both practical tips and heartfelt wisdom. The episode closes with lighthearted reflections on camping, favorite snacks, and the importance of finding joy outside of work.

Social Handles:

Christopher Ponce

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Music by: J Andrew Collins

Keywords

Education
Psychology
Disability
Culture
Students
advocacy
Wellness