We're told that our kids need to go through challenges to build resilience, but what happens when they face hardship beyond what they're able to overcome on their own? In this episode, I discuss trauma-informed education with former middle school teacher, curriculum facilitator, and resilience expert Michelle Harris Jefferson. We discuss what trauma is, what it can look like for middle school students in the classroom, and how teachers and parents can empower kids to grow beyond their trauma.About the Guest: Michelle Harris Jefferson is a Resilience Expert, Entrepreneur, Professional Educator, Mom and author of What Doesn't Kill You: A Memoir, which details her own life's struggles with poverty, mental health and her journey to overcome trauma despite the odds. She is the owner of Why We LEAP Consulting, LLC a firm which focuses on helping individuals and organizations operate through a trauma-informed lens. She is a mother and wife who speaks at conferences and events and conducts professional development far and wide while currently serving as a Curriculum Facilitator for Guilford County Schools.Learn more about Michelle's work at WhyWeLeap.com.Purchase Take the Leap Journals.Connect with Michelle on Instagram.Connect with Raising Middle School Girls:Thank you for listening to the Raising Middle School Girls podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more conversations with experts designed to help you support your middle school girl, please subscribe. You can also sign up for the Raising Middle School Girls newsletter to receive tips, resources, upcoming events, and new podcast episodes designed to support you and your child.  And we want to hear from you! Let's connect on Instagram and send a DM to @RaisingMiddleSchoolGirls if you want your question answered on the podcast or have feedback on an episode. We're in this together, parents!