The SENIA Happy Hour Podcast

Nov 19 2024 104 ep. 30 mins 12
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Engage in meaningful discussions about inclusive education with educators, parents, experts, and leaders from around the world. Explore diverse perspectives and gain valuable insights into creating a more inclusive learning environment.

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Leveling the Educational Field with Assistive Technology

Nov 19 2024 33 mins  
Overview: In today’s podcast host Lori Boll interviews Jeff Sisk, Senior Manager of Assistive Technology Services (ATS) in Fairfax County Public Schools, who is also a presenter, author, and adjunct faculty at George Mason University. Jeff and Lori discuss Assistive Technology- it’s definition, common misconceptions, and the process his district utilizes to best match AT to a

Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

Oct 09 2024 33 mins  
Overview: Today host Lori Boll speaks with educator and author Kwame Sarfo-Mensah about his recently published book "Learning to Relearn" which is a call for unlearning and relearning, encouraging teachers to continually evolve their practices to meet the diverse needs of their students. Kwame tells us his inspiration behind writing the book as well as how we can all become better

Disabled by Society

Oct 03 2024 31 mins  
Overview: Jamie Shields is a vibrant advocate for disability rights, known for his engaging personality and insightful perspectives. In our recent podcast episode, Jamie shared his journey as a registered blind individual, emphasizing the importance of self-identification and the nuances of language within the disability community. We also explored his organization, "Disabled by S

Algorithms, Information Literacy, & DEIJ

Sep 11 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of the SENIA Happy Hour podcast, host Lori Boll chats with Trisha Friedman, a seasoned educator with international experience and the founder of allied.org about the fascinating role of algorithms in our daily lives. Trisha shares her global experiences and insights on how algorithms shape our interactions, particularly in education and social media. They discuss th

Inclusion, Belonging, & Rightful Presence

Aug 29 2024 29 mins  
Overview: On today’s podcast, host Lori Boll speaks with Kevin Schaefer who is currently the Director of Inclusive Practices/Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) project through the El Dorado County Office of Education Sacramento, California. In this role, Kevin works to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities through the provision of high-quality leadership

Burn Bright, Not Out

Jul 31 2024 28 mins  
On today’s podcast, host Lori Boll speaks with Sybil Hall about the important topic of Teacher Burnout. Sybil recently published Burn Bright, Not Out: 35 Lessons that Cultivate Teacher Well Being. Lori and Sybil discuss why this is such an important topic, especially in 2024 and some ways to support our own well-being. As we are all starting the new school year, you won’t want

A Tree For All: Conversation with a UDL expert

Jun 06 2024 27 mins  
Today host Lori Boll is joined by renowned Universal Design for Learning expert, Dr. Loui Lord Nelson. Loui is an internationally recognized leader in UDL implementation. She wrote her bestselling book "Design and Deliver: Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning" while completing her UDL post-doctoral fellowship at CAST, the creators of the UDL framework

The Proud Stutter

May 21 2024 29 mins  
On today’s podcast, host Lori Boll speaks with Maya Chupkov, host of The Proud Stutter podcast. Maya is a stuttering advocate and community organizer. As a woman who stutters, she is working to shift societal norms around stuttering and the disability community. Lori and Maya discuss Maya’s schooling experience, how teachers can make a better environment for their students who

Help! My Kid Won’t Go to School

May 07 2024 35 mins  
On today’s podcast, host Lori Boll speaks with Katie Fowle and Sharoya Ham, authors of the #1 Bestselling book, Help! My Kid Won’t Go to School: Finding Hope on a Bad Day. Katie shares her experiences with her daughter who experienced school refusal and both Katie and Sharoys explain why school refusal happens, and some steps parents and teachers can take in understanding and s

#87 Distinguishing the Difference

Apr 24 2024 22 mins  
On today's podcast, host Lori Boll speaks with Heidi Mermis-Cava, the Director of Student Support Services at the Shanghai American School. Heidi recently presented at the in-person SENIA conference in Vietnam, where she received overwhelmingly positive feedback for her work. Heidi shares some of her expertise on distinguishing between English as an Additional Language (EAL),