How One School District is Housing Students with Heart – Susan Austin

When students don’t have a place to sleep, school becomes more than just academics—it becomes a lifeline.

In this episode of Brighter Together, Susan Austin shares how her district is tackling student homelessness through host homes, vocational supports, and deep community partnership. This is more than a housing initiative—it’s a human one.

With stories of unaccompanied youth, mental health needs, and the emotional toll of education politics, Susan reveals what it really means to lead with both head and heart.