Tim Villegas shares his experiences with inclusive education and the obstacles he faced while attempting to implement it in non-inclusive... more

About the Guest(s):Alex Shevrin Venet: Alex is an educator, consultant, and author known for her work in trauma-informed and equity-centered... more

Carolina and Jaiker share their journey of advocating for inclusive education for their daughter Natalia, who has Down syndrome. They... more

About the Guest(s):Alan Courtis is an Argentine experimental musician known for his work with the band Reynols. Founded in 1993,... more

About the Guest(s):Alexis Thomason is an accomplished virtual art instructor at the Pearson Georgia Connections Academy. She has a robust... more

About the Guest(s):Jamie Sowers: Jaime is a dedicated special education director focused on teacher retention and hiring. As Clinical Advisory... more

About the Guest(s):Brittni Sammons is a Professional Learning Coordinator with the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), bringing a wealth... more

About the Guest(s):Aaron Lanou (he/him) is an educational consultant supporting schools and organizations to reach all kids with inclusive, strengths-based... more

About the Guest(s):Jenna Rufo is an inclusive education consultant and the founder and CEO of EmpowerED School Solutions. She has... more

About the Guest(s):Dr. Andrea Harkins-Brown is the Program Director for Disability Policy and Systems Change and an Assistant Research Scientist... more

About the Guest(s):Kayla Coburn is an inclusive education advocate and former special education teacher, known for her transformative work in... more

About the Guest(s):Liz Zogby is a dedicated advocate in the special education and disability space based in Baltimore City. She... more

About the Guest(s):Erik Carter serves as Executive Director of the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, which aims to promote the... more

About the Guest(s):Danny Whitty is a non-speaking autistic advocate who uses spelling to communicate. He has gained attention for his... more

About the Guest(s):Tim Villegas is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). He is also... more

About the Guest(s):Margo Gross: Margo serves as the Supervisor of Equity for Calvert County Public Schools. Her work focuses on... more

This week, we bring you a feed drop by our friends at the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE),... more

Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but in the meantime, enjoy this feed drop from our friend Savitha Sundar.Host... more

Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but we have feed drops from some of our podcasting friends in the... more

About the Guest(s):Ashlynn Rich: Ashlynn Rich is a recent high school graduate with Down syndrome. She graduated with honors and... more

About the Guest(s): Bari Levin is a retired special educator with over 34 years of experience, predominantly working with middle... more

About the Guest(s): Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering... more

About the Guest(s): Loui Lord Nelson, an internationally recognized expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is the author of... more

About the Guest(s): April Rehrig is the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, LLC. With over 20 years of... more

Think Inclusive is off this week as we prep for the homestretch to season 11.  This week, we have a feed... more

About the Guest(s): Diane Strand is an accomplished entrepreneur, influential leader in the creative industry, and an advocate for inclusion... more

About the Guest(s): Dr. Emily King is a licensed psychologist with a background in school psychology and a passion for... more

About the Guest(s): Will Parker hosts "Principal Matters: The School Leaders Podcast." With a rich background in education spanning over... more

About the Guest(s): Meredith Villines has 20+ years of working in early care and education and is currently at the... more

About the Guest(s): Christina Kasprzak and Dr. Megan Vinh are the Co-Directors of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA).... more

About the Guest(s): Allie Tasche is an advocate and leader in the field of inclusive education. With over a decade... more

About the Guest(s): Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke is an esteemed figure in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) community, particularly in... more

About the Guest(s): Savitha Sundar, an Occupational Therpaist and Ph.D. candidate, specializes in inclusive practices for students with Extensive Support... more

About the Guest(s): Dr. Leah M. Kelley is a storyteller, writer, activist, teacher educator, education consultant, and parent who identifies... more

About the Guest(s): Sharon M. Draper is an accomplished author and educator, widely recognized for her contribution to young adult... more

About the Guest(s): Ken Posner is a passionate advocate for the therapeutic benefits of natural stimulation and mindfulness, particularly through... more

About the Guest(s): Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education, University of Kentucky. A University... more

Hi Friends. Tim Villegas here from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. This week, we have a feed drop from... more

About the Guest(s): Beth Leipholtz is a multifaceted professional and mother, known for her transparent sharing of personal life experiences... more

About the Guest(s): Lauren Hough Williams is the Executive Director of the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education, better known... more

About the Guest(s):Lauren Rivera is an esteemed scholar with a focus on discrimination, specifically hiring discrimination, and the complex interplay... more

About the Guest(s):Dr. Andrew Goff was an educator of children with and without disabilities for twelve years before transferring the... more

About the Guest(s):Robyn Stack Reagan is the CEO of Circle of Friends, an organization with a mission to promote inclusion... more

About the Guest(s):Jeannie Gainsburg is an LGBTQ+ advocate and author. She has been actively involved in LGBTQ+ inclusion for over... more

About the Guest(s): Elizabeth Biggs, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. She is also an... more

About The Guest(s):Dr. Kristin Burnette is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at ECU. She has 17 years of experience... more

About The Guest(s): Jonathan Cormur is a talented voice actor and the host of the Dorktales Storytime podcast. He has... more

Tim Villegas reflects on the year 2023 and discusses what has gone well and what can be improved upon in... more

About The Guest(s): Arthur Aston is a podcaster and the host of the Inclusion Think Tank podcast for the New... more

About The Guest(s): Heather Avis is an author, speaker, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. She is the founder... more

This week, we are bringing you a feed drop from UDL in 15 Minutes by Loui Lord Nelson***The ultimate UDL... more

About The Guest(s): Lori Miranda is an advocate for inclusive education and the Director of Pre-K Exceptional Student Education (ESE)... more

About The Guest(s): Brad Cohen is an educator, author, and motivational speaker. He has Tourette Syndrome and has dedicated his... more

About The Guest(s): Valerie Williams is the Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department... more

About The Guest(s): Lori Boll is an inclusive education leader with a personal connection to individuals with disabilities. Her son... more

This week, we are bringing you a feed drop from School Disrupted with Toni Barton.***In this episode, Toni challenges the... more

About The Guest(s): Jen Malia is a professor of English and a writer of children's books. She started out publishing... more

About The Guest(s): Tim Harris is a motivational speaker, author, and former restaurant owner. He gained national attention when he... more

About The Guest(s): Maya Chupkov is the host of the podcast "Proud Stutter" and a passionate advocate for people who... more

About The Guest(s):Andy Arias: DEIA expert, national policy advisor, instructor at Georgetown University, actor, and producer.Diego Mariscal: Founder, CEO, and... more

About The Guest(s): Brooke Ellison, Ph.D., is an associate professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University.... more

About The Guest(s): Kayla Taylor is the author of the book "Canaries Among Us," which provides a personal view into... more

About The Guest(s): Andratesha Fritzgerald is the founder and lead consultant of Building Blocks of Brilliance Educational Consulting Firm. As... more

About The Guest(s): Originally from Edmonton, and now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after... more

About The Guest(s):Michael Boll is a technology coach and educator who specializes in AI and its applications in education. He... more

About The Guest(s):Tany Holzworth is a content designer for inclusive classroom tools at Microsoft. With a background in education and... more

About The Guest(s)Carolyn is the CEO of the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). She previously served as the Associate... more

About The GuestDJ Nicholson is an experienced educator and advocate for inclusive education. She has a background in special education... more

Education Manager Discusses Importance of Inclusion in SchoolsAbout The Guest(s)Luvy Jenkins is the Education Manager and Medical Outreach Manager at... more

Disabled artists advocate for inclusive education through art and storytelling.About The Guest(s)Oaklee Thiele is a young artist and disability advocate.... more