What if our job isn’t to fix students—but to believe in who they already are?

In this episode of Brighter Together, Megan Press, Assistant Director of Special Education at Austin Achieve, shares what it looks like to lead with empathy in a time when schools are facing burnout, political tension, and staffing shortages.

From leading a deeply student-centered team to handling conflict with clarity and compassion, Megan’s story reminds us that belief and belonging can be the most powerful interventions of all.

A must-listen for any educator or leader navigating change while staying true to what matters.