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Kan Fook Keong March 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Kan Fook Keong is a special education teacher in Sabah, Malaysia. Despite originating in Selangor that is more well-developed, Kan chose to stay teaching at a vocational school in the […]
February 2023 Newsletter
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#71 Ubuntu: We Are One
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.
#70 Teach RARE- supporting caregivers of children with a rare disease or undiagnosed disability
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.
January 2023 Newsletter
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#69 WIDA, Collaboration, & SENIA Africa
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.
November 2022 Newsletter
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October 2022 Newsletter
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September 2022 Newsletter
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Sarah Anne Bulman January 2023 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Sarah has always had a unique perspective on life. Her neurodiversity enables her to see beauty and value in unexpected ways. Sarah manages to find meaningful ways to share her […]
#68 The Impact of the MARIO Approach
Phillip Bowman, a Learning Support Specialist and the Co-Founder and CEO of MARIO Framework.
#67 Becoming a Totally Inclusive School
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.
#66 Building a foundation for digital accessibility
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.
#65 We’re Not Complete Without You
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.
Lana Abon October 2022 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Lana Abon is a special education teacher in the rural area of Sabah, a Malaysian island state. She teaches students with hearing impairments and students with learning disorders. She has […]
#64 IDD and Me: I Am Confident & Positive
. Aidan and LIsa first met Lori on a playground in Shanghai, China when they had just been told that Aidan could no longer attend the international school he was attending due to his Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).
#63 Dysgraphia Defined
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.
Alexius Ignatius September 2022 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Alexius Ignatius was the first Malaysian to win a gold medal at an international art festival with his animated tale. The monthly art festivals hosted by Festival Bridges headquartered in […]
August 2022 Newsletter
Please find the August 2022 newsletter here.
Avyasvina Istiniza Anak Unong August 2022 World Changer Award Recipient
Avyasvina Istiniza Anak Unong is a special educational needs educator who has played a major role in training the special needs learners at her school to partake in various art […]
#62 Strength-Based, Talent-Focused Education
Samuel Young the founder of Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families.
June 2022 Newsletter
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May 2022 Newsletter
#61 Don’t Dis My Disability- Part 2 “There’s a Fire in My Soul”
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.
#60 Identity Centered Education- Let’s Change Systems, Not Students! Identity Centered Education- Let’s Change Systems, Not Students!
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.
#59 The Problem with Traditional IQ Tests
Dr. Jack Naglieri. Some of you may recognize that last name. Yes, he is the creator of the Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test.
#58 The Importance of Disability Education for Teachers and Students- The Nora Project
Lori speaks with Katy Fattaleh who is the Chief Program Officer for The Nora Project. The Nora Project’s mission is to promote disability inclusion by empowering educators and engaging students and communities.
Hajime Chiba June 2022 SENIA World Changer Award Recipient
Hajime is a voice of self-awareness, acceptance and inclusion. He is a 9 year old boy, who currently attends Concordia International School, in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was diagnosed with ADHD […]
Josh Flosi, Ed.D.
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.
#57 Circle of Friends
Robyn Reagan who is the Executive Director for Circle of Friends, the path to inclusion.