Dr. Sherri Rochel

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Every Voice Matters is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Sherri Rochel, educator, researcher, and founder of Education That Matters. The podcast creates space for honest conversations about education—told by the people living it every day: teachers, students, parents, administrators, and community members. Each episode explores where our education system is, why educators are leaving, how families are impacted, and what meaningful change could look like when listening comes first.🎙 New episodes drop every Friday.📣 Share your story: Sherri. Rochel@outlook.com

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Dr. Sherri Rochel

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When Schools Stop Listening: A Parent’s Story (Part 1) 15.01.2026 53:12

When parents try to advocate for their kids inside the education system, communication becomes everything — and nothing is simple. In Part 1 of this conversation, South Dakota parent Danielle shares her family’s experience navigating evaluations, special education services, breakdowns in communication, and the emotional labor of making schools take concerns seriously. Parents will recognize this....

When Teachers Are Pushed to the Breaking Point 05.01.2026 47:16

In this first full episode of Every Voice Matters , Dr. Sherri Rochel sits down with Michelle , an educator from the Anoka-Hennepin School District, at a moment of deep uncertainty for teachers. At the time of this conversation, educators in the district are working without a finalized contract , continuing under last year’s salary while facing a 22% increase in insurance costs , with a potential...

Every Voice Matters — Episode 0: Why This Space Exists 28.12.2025 18:02

Education won’t improve until we start listening — especially to students. In Episode 0 of Every Voice Matters , Dr. Sherri Rochel introduces the purpose behind this series and explains why this space exists. This episode is not about blame, politics, or quick fixes. It’s about listening to lived experiences, identifying patterns, and turning honest conversation into meaningful action. Every Voice...