Alternative by Design- Yampa Valley High School
Sun Feb 08 2026
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keywords: Yampa Valley High School, alternative education, mental health, project-based learning, student success, community engagement, at-risk youth, education reform, personalized learning, resilience
summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, hosts Jen and Liana welcome Kristyl Boies, the principal of Yampa Valley High School, an alternative education institution focused on mental health and personalized learning for at-risk youth. The conversation explores the unique aspects of the school, including its project-based learning approach, the importance of mental health in education, and inspiring success stories of students who have thrived in this supportive environment.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Yampa Valley High School
09:26 Understanding Alternative Education
16:51 Project-Based Learning and Community Engagement
23:57 The Importance of Mental Health in Education
31:12 Success Stories and Student Resilience
RESOURCES:
Suicide & Crisis: Dial 988
The Health Partnership: To reach us, please call 9
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Send us a text All platforms- https://linktr.ee/healingunscripted keywords: Yampa Valley High School, alternative education, mental health, project-based learning, student success, community engagement, at-risk youth, education reform, personalized learning, resilience summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, hosts Jen and Liana welcome Kristyl Boies, the principal of Yampa Valley High School, an alternative education institution focused on mental health and personalized learning for at-risk youth. The conversation explores the unique aspects of the school, including its project-based learning approach, the importance of mental health in education, and inspiring success stories of students who have thrived in this supportive environment. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Yampa Valley High School 09:26 Understanding Alternative Education 16:51 Project-Based Learning and Community Engagement 23:57 The Importance of Mental Health in Education 31:12 Success Stories and Student Resilience RESOURCES: Suicide & Crisis: Dial 988 The Health Partnership: To reach us, please call 9