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

Looking for conversations about inclusive education and what it looks like in the real world? We've got you covered. Stay... more

Hi Friends. Tim here with another feed drop for you. This time it’s Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, hosted by... more

Beth Liesenfeld is an occupational therapist passionate about providing “insider” information of the school’s process and culture to parents in... more

Raúl Krauthausen has been working in the internet and media world for more than 15 years as a disability-rights activist,... more

As full-time moms and attorneys, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler bring a unique perspective to their practice, leading the Student... more

Colleen Tomko is a parent and advocate for inclusion, a Penn State graduate, a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and... more

In this bonus episode of Think Inclusive, we're talking about our sponsor, Together Letters, a tool that helps people stay... more

Mirko Chardin is Novak Education's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Before joining Novak, he was the Founding Head of School... more

Dr. Kate de Bruin is a professor of inclusive education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She has taught in... more

Why be sorry about having Cerebral Palsy when you can throw a party instead? That’s the question AZ Chapman asks... more

Hi Friends. It’s Tim Villegas, and for this week, we are switching things up a bit with a feed drop. What’s a... more

The connection between inclusive schools and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Simone... more

Imagine being an adult and not being able to have a say in your education. This was the experience of Gage... more

Neurodiversity and podcasting. Two of my very favorite topics.  On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Carolyn Kiel, who... more

On to today’s episode. I’m going to replay an interview I did with Julia Bascom, the executive director of the... more

For many years, “chingona” was a derogatory term used to describe Latina women who are seen as too aggressive, difficult,... more

For this episode, I speak with Hilda and Olivier Bernier. As 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his family finds... more

For this episode, I speak with Ryan Wilson, the director of Team Trust Productions. Ryan created Team Trust to help... more

For this episode, I speak with Mary Beth Moore, author of the book: Unwanted: Fighting to Belong. Mary Beth Moore is... more

For this episode, I speak with Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid, both fantastic podcasters.  Cheryl Green has worked as an Access... more

For this episode, I speak with Katie Novak, an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of... more

For this episode, I speak with Michael Giangreco, a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education in the Department of... more

For this episode, I speak with Melissa Defayette, who is a current third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland.... more

About the Guest(s):Dr. Temple Grandin is a renowned professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and a prominent advocate... more

For this episode, I speak with Ashley Barlow, a special education attorney advocate and host of the podcast Special Education... more

For this episode, Tim speaks with Jay Ruderman, the President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, focusing on inclusion, diversity, and... more

For this episode, Tim speaks with members of the Inclusive Education Community of Practice from TASH, Debbie Taub, Diane Ryndak,... more

In this episode, Tim Villegas speaks with Charmaine Thaner, an inclusion advocate and founder of Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. They discuss... more

For this episode, Tim speaks with Kanwal Singh, former director of the Vishwas school and author of Hanging On: A... more

For this episode, Tim Villegas speaks with Russ Ewell, Founder of E-Soccer and Digital Scribbler, CEO of Hope Technology Group,... more

For this episode, I speak with Meg Grigal and Cate Weir from Think College about why it is important for... more

For this episode, I talk with Jani Kozlowski, author of the book, Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator’s... more

For this episode, I talk with Dr. Ross Greene, author of the books Lost at School and Raising Human Beings.... more

For this episode, I talk with Dr. Mona Delahooke, author of the books, Brain-Body Parenting and Beyond Behaviors. We discuss... more

For this episode, we talk with Mazey Eddings, the neurodiverse author of A Brush with Love, a romance novel set... more

Hi, Y'all!My friends, Cheryl and Thomas (who are superb podcasters BTW), are taking over the Think Inclusive feed for a... more

Welcome back to a new season of Think Inclusive!For the first episode of our tenth season, we speak with Liz... more

Today on the pod, we are replaying some clips from our 2020 episode about including students with intellectual disabilities in... more

Today on the pod, we bring you a special remixed episode from 2019, my interview with Julie Causton, founder of... more

I don't know about where you live, but today is the last day of school for the kids in our... more

Who is ready for a double episode?!?Today on the pod, we have two fantastic guests. The first is Matt, from... more

For the last thirty years, there has been a movement going on. One you may not know a lot about... more

What does autistic independence look like?In today's episode, we interview Haley Moss (autistic attorney, author, and advocate) about her book,... more

In today's episode, we interview Lisa Drennan, inclusion expert and founder of Merge Consulting.We discuss how families of children with... more

In today's episode, we interview Alida Miranda-Wolff, the author of Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last.We discuss how... more

What is Critical Race Theory and what do advocates for inclusive education need to know about the Anti-CRT movement?For this... more

Diana Pastora Carson is the host of the Beyond Awareness Podcast.Her TedTalk, "Walking with Joaquin," chronicles her family's journey to... more

Today on the podcast, we welcome Greta Harrison, the host of the Born Fabulous Podcast.We talk about the reason for... more

Happy Friday Inclusionists!Today we have a special pop-up podcast interview with some folks I met at the CEC Conference in... more

Today on the podcast, we welcome Amanda Darrow (Utah Pride Center) and Shamby Polychronis (University of Utah) to talk about... more