Episode 26: The Characteristics of a Good Leader

MaryAnn Joseph joins me on this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank Podcast. MaryAnn is a National Board Certified teacher and is a teacher-leader as a current college professor and a former special education consultant with the New Jersey Department of Education. During our conversation, we discuss some important characteristics of what makes someone a leader, and the three essential leadership components of inclusive education

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Episode 22: Using Inclusive Language in School----and Beyond

On today’s episode, I welcome my guest, Dr. Jessica McQueston. Dr. McQueston is an assistant professor at Sam Houston State University. On this episode, which is part one of our conversation, Jessica and I discuss the important role that higher education professionals have in educating future educators about inclusive education, and why it is important to use the appropriate language when discussing disabilities.

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Episode 20: Creating Inclusive & Equitable Learning Environments

On today's episode, we welcome our guest, Doctor Jennifer Spencer-Iiams. During our conversation, we discuss Leading for All: How to Create Truly Inclusive and Excellent Schools, a book she co-wrote with Josh Flosi, and why it is important for everyone at all levels in the school district, including the students, to be part of the inclusive education initiatives.

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Episode 19: Staying the Course

On today's episode, we welcome our guest, Bonni Rubin-Sugarman. During our conversation today, we will discuss the evolution of inclusive education and what motivates Bonni to continue her passion for bringing more inclusive schools to the state of New Jersey.

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Episode 11: Authentic Inclusive Education: Our Story

On this, part two of my conversation with Vera Piasecki, Vera and I are joined by Fred, CEO of New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education. Fred and Vera share a behind-the-scenes look at the steps it took to achieve this inclusive setting in the school district where Vera’s daughter Hannah attends.

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Episode 9: Ableism: Let's Talk About it

On this episode, I welcome back to the podcast, Priya Lalvani. We discuss ableism and the role that it plays in inclusive education. We also discuss a book she edited called Constructing the (M)other: Narratives of Disability, Motherhood, and the Politics of Normal.

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Episode 8: Separate is Not Better

On this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank Podcast, we welcome my guest Priya Lalvani, Priya is a professor of disability studies and the coordinator of the inclusive education graduate programs at Montclair State University. We discuss inclusive education from her perspective as an educator, mother, and researcher.

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