Episode 035: Empowering Teens in Recovery: The Mission of Emerald School of Excellence

Welcome to a special episode of DBA Chronicles! In this episode, we are honored to participate in Podcasthon, the world's largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together over 1,600 podcasts globally to raise awareness for meaningful causes.Our cause of choice? Emerald School of Excellence, a groundbreaking recovery high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, providing education and a supportive environment for students overcoming substance use and mental health challenges.The DBA Chronicles hosts sat down with Mary Ferreri, the visionary founder of Emerald School, who shares her deeply personal journey, the challenges of launching a recovery-focused high school, and the impact this transformative institution has had on young lives.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Mary’s Inspiring Story – How her personal struggles led to the creation of Emerald SchoolThe Need for Recovery High Schools – Why early intervention is criticalChallenges & Triumphs – The uphill battle of starting a nonprofit schoolSuccess Stories – Hear how students have redefined their futures How You Can Help – Supporting Emerald School’s missionRecovery is an Upgrade. The students at Emerald School are future leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Join us in supporting this incredible mission!Ways to Support:Learn more: https://emeraldschool.org/Donate: https://emeraldschool.networkforgood.com/projects/98734-main-giving-pageListen now and be part of the change!Connect with Us:LinkedIn: DBA ChroniclesWebsite: www.dbachronicles.orgPodcasthon: Podcasthon: Overview | LinkedInJoin the Conversation: How do you see education evolving to better support students in recovery? Have you witnessedthe impact of mental health-focused learning environments on student success? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media!  #DBAChronicles #Podcasthon #EmeraldSchool #EducationForRecoverySubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, pleasesubscribe and leave a review on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and bring more insightful conversations to the DBA community!