New teachers, if you've ever felt unsure about how to support students with IEPs, collaborate with special education teams, or create a classroom where every child feels seen, this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. LaToya Crockett sits down with Shannon Poynter, a special education teacher with over 17 years of experience, to discuss what inclusion really means and how to make it a lived reality in your classroom.

You'll learn:

✔️ What inclusion looks like beyond buzzwords

✔️ How to build respectful collaboration with paras and resource teachers

✔️ 3 simple strategies to make your classroom more inclusive

✔️ What parts of the IEP you really need to understand as a gen ed teacher

✔️ How to build trust, structure, and belonging for all students

Whether you're a first-year teacher, student teacher, or career changer, this episode will leave you encouraged, informed, and ready to lead an inclusive space with heart and purpose.

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