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February 2024 Newsletter
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Raymond Weil Garagus February 2024 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Meet Mr. Raymond Weil Garagus, an exceptional inclusion teacher based in Keningau, Sabah. Passionate about empowering students with learning disorders and hearing impairment, he goes above and beyond in his […]
Beth Stark, a Universal Design for Learning and Inclusionary Practices Strategist and Jeremie Rostan, a High School Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator at the International School of Panama who worked together to create LUDIA which was created as a new kind of entry point and scaffold for developing a Universal Design for Learning mindset, intentionally designing to reduce learning barriers, and discovering the power of Artificial Intelligence.
January 2024 Newsletter
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#84 Inclusion is the Language of Inclusion
Ceci Gomez-Galvez who was one of our SENIA virtual conference speakers this year. Ceci (she.her.ella) is a collaborator, coach and advocate who empowers educators to create equitable learning opportunities for all language learners.
#83 Empowering Futures
Max has demonstrated a proven track record in the inclusion space from establishing 3 vocational training centers, modelling 11 inclusive and sustainable social businesses, and delivering essential consultancy services to organizations seeking enhanced inclusivity.
November 2023 Newsletter
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#82 Extraordinary Experiences
Host Lori Boll speaks with Kathi Silva, author of ‘Extraordinary Experiences: Tales of Special Needs Abroad,’ a book about living with special needs as expats. Kathi wrote this book as a way to share stories and help others prepare for adventures overseas while parenting their neurodiverse children.
October 2023 Newsletter
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#81 Changing Perspectives Through Promoting Awareness & Inspiring Empathy
Sam Drazin, Founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, one of SENIA’s sponsor organizations and partners
Manobina Chakraborty November 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Based in India, Manobina Chakraborty is a highly skilled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, as well as a Neurodiversity Coach and Learning Leader. With nearly two decades of experience in […]
#80 Making the World More Inclusive One Playground at a Time
G. Cody QJ Goldberg, co-founder and Chief Play Officer of Harper’s Playground which inspires and empowers global communities to build radically inclusive playgrounds.
Nurfaizah Binti Mohd Shokri October 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Nurfaizah Binti Mohd Shokri is the head of the special education department at her school, Keningau Vocational College, which is the only inclusive vocational college in Malaysia that offers inclusive […]
#79 The 4 A’s of DEIJ
Kevin Simpson, the founder of one of SENIA’s partner organizations, AEILOC, which stands for the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color.
September 2023 Newsletter
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#78 How Predictable, Shared Routines Create Collective Efficacy
Mitch Weathers, creator of The Organized Binder. Mitch created this binder to empower teachers with a simple but research-backed strategy to teach students executive functioning skills while protecting the time needed for content instruction.
Anvi Vijay Zanzarukia September 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Anvi Vijay Zanzarukia has become known as the “Rubber Girl of India.” She began learning yoga at the age of 4 and since then has shared her unique journey with […]
#77 The Importance of Exercise in the Classroom
David Geslak and Amber Pantaleo, Founder and Vice President of Exercise Connection, an organization that uses evidence-based solutions to empower those who support individuals with autism and other disabilities to teach exercise successfully.
#76 Keynote Speaker- Dr. Emily Meadows on LGBTQ+ Policy and Practice
Emily is an LGBTQ+ consultant specialized in international schools. In addition to her doctoral degree, Emily holds master’s degrees in both Sexual Health and Counseling, and has worked as an international school counselor for over a decade
Kitsie LaRock has a big heart and is always looking for ways to implement universal design into her work at Bernie LaRock & Sons Construction. Just days before the inaugural […]
#75 Meet the Host of the “Think Inclusive” Podcast
Tim Villegas who is the director of communications of MCIE or the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, a nonprofit that envisions a society where neighborhood schools welcome all learners and create the foundation for inclusive communities.
June 2023 Newsletter
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#74 Executive Functioning Challenges: Impact on Students with ADHD & Dyslexia
Helen Trethewey, an experienced inclusion leader with a passion for early identification of children with learning differences.
May 2023 Newsletter
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Hoang Minh Duong May 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Meet Minh, a 12th grade student at UNIS Hanoi who is proudly neurodivergent. He displays his talents as a guest writer for the school newspaper. One of Minh’s internship pathways […]
April 2023 Newsletter
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#73 Supporting our Gifted Learners
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.
Korok Biswas April 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Korok Biswas is India’s first ever dance performer with down syndrome to be credited in India’s Book of Records. From an early age, Korok and his parents believed with love […]
March 2023 Newsletter
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#72 Mindsets + Skill Sets = Results
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.