Sally Nellson Barrett is the director and executive producer for Nebraska Loves Public Schools. Since 2011, she has interviewed more than 500 people and directed more than 40 films to raise awareness about the high-quality public education in Nebraska. Most recently she has turned her attention to creating longer-form I Love Public Schools films, documentaries focused on the ways societal issues impact public schools and what schools are doing to protect, understand, and empower students to be successful. Prior to this role, Sally ran a successful practice providing creative direction and story development for many of the largest banks and investment managers in the country.

 

In this episode, Shane Haggerty talks to Sally about what inspired her to go from telling the stories of banks and investment managers to focusing on the stories of students, teachers, families and communities, all centered on public education. We learn more about the creative energy Sally brings to the table, what Nebraska Loves Public Schools is all about, what is in store for the future, and we talk about their incredible new film, “The Mind Inside”. “The Mind Inside” is a new multi-episode docuseries about mental health in public schools. Audiences learn about the challenges students face, the social, emotional, and behavioral resources available for students who struggle, and the short- and long-term solutions communities provide.

 

Nebraska Loves Public Schools: https://iloveps.org/

 

The Mind Inside: https://iloveps.org/films/the-mind-inside-episode-one

 

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