In this episode of the Brighter Together podcast, two seasoned principals from Heartland Lakeside reveal what it *really* takes to build a school culture where students—and staff—thrive. Heather Whelan and Michelle Schmidt don’t just talk about trust, inclusion, and coaching—they live it. From transforming special education models to embedding emotional support into everyday routines, this conversation is a blueprint for meaningful collaboration between educators and therapists.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when every teacher, therapist, and administrator pulls in the same direction—this one’s for you.