In this episode, Vera, with the hosting help of Kiana, opens up about the internship she had through her school. But something makes the internship particularly special--her personal connection to autism.

In our second episode from the Netherlands, we're happy to share these stories so others can learn from listening.

Share the movement by sharing the episode.

In our first episode from the Netherlands, Zus, Rijk, and Tommy share their lives by discussing their jobs, their families, their travel. They even discuss their reasoning for wanting to travel to the United States.

These young people have big hopes and dreams. Take a listen--and learn from listening.

Senior Lauren Constantine discusses the ways in which she has found a life in volunteering. Of course, there is a line and sometimes signing up for so many extracurriculars can force difficult choices which leads to lessons in time management. Great learning for any teenager!

In Lauren, you will hear the desire for volunteering and the struggle to find the time. This is an exceptional young woman with a fulfilling life ahead.

Beloved teacher, Roni Marron, discusses the value of knowledge. And, if you know Ms. Marron, you would know--she has A LOT of knowledge. In our first episode of 2019, Roni discusses knowledge and her own path to sharing that with high school students.

In our last episode of 2018, take a listen to Inez Allard. Fresh 15-year-old and Fresh-person, Inez has found an immediate taking to social justice opportunities at school: The Chalkboard Project and Skate for Change. Listen to the reasons Inez is drawn to these projects and why you should be, too.

https://www.thechalkboardproject.com

https://skateforchange.org

Finally, thank you for making 2018 the most listened to year for The Share Chair Project. Keep sharing episodes to LEARN FROM LISTENING.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Joe Sinn is considered a masterful teacher by anyone who has had the privilege of being in his class. Before his students can learn the curriculum, Joe understands the need for them to feel comfortable and safe in his room.

Joe Sinn lives empathy and The Share Chair Podcast is pleased to announce that he will be taking over as the teacher-leader in Spring Lake while David Theune tries to grow the podcast internationally in the Netherlands.

Welcome to the podcast, Mr. Sinn.

A "heads up" to listeners: there is some explicit language in this podcast.

We continue on with Elden's story with what he's learned since his post-secondary adventures. If you haven't listened to Part 1, we suggest doing so to more fully understand and appreciate the journey of Elden's discovering self-love and self-value.

In an episode too compelling to put into ten minutes, we've decided to share Elden's story in two episodes.

In Part 1, Elden discusses how "the file of his life has been corrupted". From Spring Lake to the University of Michigan, life has simply not gone the way Elden expected it to go. But--he's working on it. Take a listen to this incredible story of Spring Lake alum, Elden Maynard.

To find out more about Elden's journey, tune in to HIS podcast, LETTERS TO MYSELF, found everywhere you find podcasts.

Usually, Andrew and Ben just let their running do their talking, but we were able to get them to say a few more words on The Share Chair Podcast. For the Hylen twins, running means more than just pounding the pavement. Of course, they're more than fast; they're nice, deep thinking young men as well.

The best version of The Share Chair Podcast is when other schools share their own students' stories and we ALL listen in. Welcome back, Hamilton High School. We're happy to have you. Now--

Hendrik is a 17-year-old exchange student from Germany. Leaving family and friends and traveling across the globe for a year would be scary for any teenager much less one living with cerebral palsy. Listen to Hendrik's inspiring story about how he has chosen not to let his disability stop him from doing what he loves.