What happens when the school bell rings for the last time—but life’s responsibilities don’t wait?

In this episode, Janet Courtney sits down with Sharon Berke, the interim adult transition program coordinator at Berkeley Schools. Sharon shares how her team helps students ages 18 to 26 navigate the often-overlooked gap between school and adulthood. From hands-on work experience to launching a dog treat micro-business powered by community partnerships, this conversation reveals the realities, roadblocks, and quiet wins of building bridges beyond the classroom.

You’ll hear why something as simple as transportation can make or break opportunity—and how Sharon’s magic-wand wish isn’t about miracles, but about meaningful access.

This one’s for every educator and advocate fighting to make post-school life not just possible—but powerful.