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(Episode 05)What Happens When Those Who Need School Most Feel Least Welcome? | Dr. Kristilynn Turney

13 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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Dr. Kristilynn Turney reflects on moments when she lacked and felt compassion, and shares what it takes to support students who feel unwelcome at school. The conversation centers on how personal reflection can repair relationships and strengthen the ability to show up for students in their hardest moments.

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So, a time when you didn't show compassion and a time when you didn't feel compassion. I want you to share 3 takeaways that you have thus far, 2 connections that you have, and then 1 action item. And that 1 action item is almost like, based off of this, let's repair that relationship. That doesn't take away our role to be compassionate. and to help support our students during those challenging moments.