Episode

Upskilling the Future and Closing the Engagement Gap with Michelle Barry

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Standing Tall: Voices in Leadership

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Feb 23, 2026

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1542

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Summary

Michelle Barry, Director of Ignite Pathways, discusses her mission to bridge the 40% engagement gap in traditional classrooms by connecting student passions directly to career and technical education. Through a "fail forward" culture of iteration and deep community partnerships, she is reimagining rural education to ensure every student has a purposeful path forward.