Dr. Josh Flosi has been an educator for 25 years in public, private, and international schools. He currently leads Student Support Services at the International School of Tanganyika, an inclusive school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Robyn Reagan who is the Executive Director for Circle of Friends, the path to inclusion.
Lele is a grade 2 student from Keystone Academy in Beijing, China who is building a better, more inclusive school community, one classmate at a time. He is a curious and intuitive boy who is always striving to become a better learner. While his classmates may have reacted initially with surprise to his disability, Lele continues to educate and be himself. He has won the respect of his classmates through his positive interactions with others and in the process has driven his entire community to become more inclusive and positive. Way to go, Lele!
Congratulations to Xueyue (Lele) Shen as this month’s recipient of the SENIA World Changer Award.
After leaving her home country of Canada, Dr. Heather Naro began her overseas teaching career in 1992 in Egypt. In addition to Cairo, she has taught PE and elementary classrooms in Beijing, China, and Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Jacqueline Jodl, PhD, is the Chief Global Education Officer for the Special Olympics, responsible for global education and youth leadership.
Aaron Yong Tzy Seng is from Sabah, Malaysia and has many skills like making beautiful furniture or telling an animated tale. The teachers at his school discovered Aaron’s talent for the English language and his ability to proficiently narrate stories. As a gifted voice actor, he won first prize at online international competition “Under the Skies of Australia” on February 20th, 2022 in the animated storytelling category. He received national notoriety and was featured on Malaysian TV and appeared in the weekly educational column of a prominent English newspaper, The Star. His achievements have paved the way for more individuals with disabilities to venture into animated storytelling and showcase their talents. Thank you for leading the way, Aaron!
Congratulations to Aaron Yong Tzy Seng as this month’s recipient of the SENIA World Changer Award!
See Aaron’s storytelling here: https://youtu.be/DgSIeM90szE
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of executive dysfunction.
Chris set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman.
Julie is a thought leader and expert in the field of twice exceptionality a.k.a. 2e or gifted with a learning difference.