In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest and trauma informed consultant Jim Sporleder. Jim retired in 2014 as Principal of Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA. Under Jim’s leadership, Lincoln High School became a “Trauma Informed” school, gaining national attention due to a dramatic drop in out of school suspensions, increased graduation rates and the number of students going on to post-secondary education. These dramatic changes at Lincoln caught the attention of Jamie Redford, who spent a year filming the documentary, Paper Tigers, which tells the Lincoln story. Jim is currently working as a trauma-informed coach / consultant as well as a trainer with the Children’s Resilience Initiative, based in Walla Walla. His travels as a consultant, keynote speaker, presenter and trainer have taken him all over the United States. Jim discusses what “trauma informed” is, its application both inside and outside the classroom, and how it has changed his approach to everyday life.

For more about Jim: https://jimsporlederconsulting.com/

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