
Inspire Shasta
Inspire Shasta aims to inspire change through personal narratives, showcase the resilience of youth, and honor the tireless dedication of allies and advocates.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8: Celebrating Shasta County's Teachers of the Year
In this inspiring episode, we hit the road to spotlight the incredible educators named Shasta County's 2024–2025 Teachers of the Year. Join us as we sit down inside real classrooms with three passionate teachers—Cory Poole, Rebecca La...
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32:23

Episode 7: Hope and Resilience in Shasta County Schools
In this episode of the Inspire Shasta podcast, we dive into the transformative power of hope with Tara Schwerdt, School Counselor Coordinator for the Shasta County Office of Education, and Stephanie Miller, School Counselor at Igo Ono ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:54

Episode 6: From Adversity to Advocate, Dee Hankins' Inspirational Journey
In this episode of Inspire Shasta, we sit down with the dynamic and inspiring Dee Hankins, a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker known for his powerful message on resilience. Dee takes us on a journey through his challengi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:04:41

Episode 5: Overcoming Homelessness to Forge a Brighter Future
Episode Summary:In this powerful episode of Inspire Shasta, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of homeless youth in Shasta County. Our guests include Megan Preller, who leads the Ready for Life Host Homes program, and Car...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:11:16

Episode 4: Shasta County Superintendent of Schools Mike Freeman
In this episode of Inspire Shasta, we sit down with Mike Freeman, the 27th Superintendent of Schools for Shasta County, to explore his vision for education, community, and family support in Northern California.Mike shares his co...
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1:12:55

Episode 3: The Power of Literacy
November is Family Literacy Month, and our guests Stephanie Byars, the Director of District and School Support at the Shasta County Office of Education, and Heather Armelino, Superintendent of the Enterprise Elementary School District and Chair...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:49

Episode 2: Former DEA Agent Rocky Herron
Episode Summary:In this episode of Inspire Shasta, we sit down with Rocky Herron, a former DEA agent with 32 years of experience. Rocky shares his journey, from chasing drug traffickers on the Mexican border to discovering the opioid epidem...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:13

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts
Episode Summary:In the inaugural episode of Inspire Shasta, the hosts introduce themselves and the podcast's mission. They share their backgrounds and experiences working with youth in Shasta County, emphasizing the importance of personal n...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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