In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Tracey Beal, founder of School Connect, about what happens when schools stop trying to do everything alone and communities step in to help. Drawing on more than two decades of connecting schools with churches, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers, Tracey shares how building a "village" around students can strengthen not only schools, but entire communities.

From supporting teacher retention and literacy to creating meaningful partnerships that meet the unique needs of each school, this conversation explores how educators don't just need more resources. They need more people. Tracey reminds us that while education continues to evolve, one thing won't change: every student needs caring adults who show up, believe in them, and walk alongside them.

Mentioned:

Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan

School Connect: https://schoolconnectaz.org/

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