On today's podcast, a former teacher and school principal, Dr. Steve Van Bockern is an eminent academic known for reaching out to the community. Van Bockern and his colleagues pioneered the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives and wisdoms with contemporary psychological research. He is renowned for his work with at-risk youth as well as with gifted children.
In 1990, Van Bockern co-authored the book Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future, which has had a worldwide impact on educators working with marginalized young people. It has sold more than 300,000 copies and has been translated into four languages.