SENIA Podcast

Anita Churchville, an educational consultant and founder of the HAGT Learners Collaborative. She currently coordinates the High Ability Program at the American School of Bombay and conducts professional development workshops, courses, and ongoing coaching at a number of private international schools with European and American curricula.

Today, host Lori Boll speaks with Kathleen Kryza, an outstanding international presenter/consultant and author of 6 books for educators who is committed to bringing best brain-based educational practices to schools and teachers so they can support and nurture their students.

Estelle Baroung Hughes, an inspirational speaker, school leader, and founder of the non profit organization Africa Learning International which focuses on Quality Education for All.

Today host Lori Boll speaks with Richard Poulin, an educator and parent. When Richard’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, he and his wife, Judy (also a teacher), felt isolated and didn’t know how to support their daughter.

In this time of COVID-19, let ‘s spend today talking about something positive. STEPS with Theera is a vocational training center in downton Bangkok for adults with special needs.

Host Lori Boll speaks with Jon Nordmeyer on today’s show, WIDA’s International Program Director. Jon is a long-time friend of SENIA, international presenter, published author, An international educator and researcher for over 30 years, and  has taught graduate seminars at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Tibet University.

Phillip Bowman, a Learning Support Specialist and the Co-Founder and CEO of MARIO Framework.

Angeline Aow and Dr. Sadie Hollins, the authors of Becoming a Totally Inclusive School a Guide for Teachers and School Leaders published by Routledge in November, 2022.

Today host Lori Boll speaks with Patrick (Paddy) McGrath, who is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, and Head of Education Strategy at the Texthelp Group.

Lori Boll speaks with Joel Llaban, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice of the International Schools Services (ISS). Joel and Lori discuss the important work ISS and other organizations are doing to ensure schools are inclusive in all areas from their hiring practices, to their mission statement, to their curriculum and how they should be living the words, “We’re not complete without you.

Cheri is an international speaker, author, and consultant who trains adults to shift their mindsets about struggling writers to strengthen the social-emotional well-being of people with dysgraphia so they can fully engage in life activities and unleash their potential to change their future and other generations through the written word.

Samuel Young the founder of Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families.

Nicole Demos, a SENIA Europe Board Member and a proud disabled Third Culture Kid, and host Lori Boll chat more about Nicole and how she now accepts her disability as part of her identity.

Daniel Wickner (he/him/his) is the founder of Identity-Centered Learning (www.identity centered.com), a framework for supporting students’ identity development in schools.

Inspired from last week ‘s podcast with Jessica Minahan regarding understanding behaviors, I was hoping to somehow learn more about student behaviors at home during this time of virtual schooling.

Dr. Jack Naglieri. Some of you may recognize that last name. Yes, he is the creator of the Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test.

Robyn Reagan who is the Executive Director for Circle of Friends, the path to inclusion.

Jacqueline Jodl, PhD, is the Chief Global Education Officer for the Special Olympics, responsible for global education and youth leadership.

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.

Courtney Wong is the founder and president of Tutors4Stars, a youth organization that provides free learning opportunities for neurodiverse students through online private and group lessons.

Dr. Elizabeth Henry, affectionately known as Dr. Liz. She is a nationally renowned, board-certified pediatrician, speaker, author, parent coach, and youth advocate.

Cath is an artist who illustrates and educates about marginalised experiences for positive change – with a focus on identity, belonging and expat life.

Show #5 Roundtable Discussion: Teaching Our Moderate to Severe Learners Virtually As you know, SENIA was started by a group of international school teachers in China in 2002. The goal […]