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Apr 2021
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Episode #41: Jenna White - Trauma Inform...

Mathew Portell
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Jenna is a parent leader who lives in just outside of Washington DC in northern Virginia. The mother of two boys, she was always active in schools and parent organizations such as the PTA. When her younger son was profoundly shaped by developmental trauma, she started a journey to become a fierce advocate for trauma informed schools. Today she serves in m ... Show More
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