Description: Explore how facing trauma head-on through conversation and communication can build understanding both within and beyond our communities. A month later, and I am finally coming down from the "high" I call ISTE 2018. Although this is my 6th ISTE conference, this one was especially amazing, because I had the opportunity to take the national stage and share a TED talk. This was made possible through a new partnership with ISTE and TED-ED. I am honored to be part of t