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Confident in the Room
Episode 63 – Confident in the Room
I Am Self-ish Podcast
In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright is joined by special education advocates and educators Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi for a powerful conversation about confidence, advocacy, and navigating complex systems with clarity and intention.
Paige and Kate share their experience working with families and schools, helping to simplify the often overwhelming world of special education. They discuss what it means to walk into rooms where decisions are being made about your child or your students and how confidence is built through preparation, understanding, and trust in your voice.
The conversation explores the importance of collaboration between families and educators, and how strong partnerships create better outcomes for students. Paige and Kate highlight the emotional side of advocacy, including the stress, uncertainty, and pressure families often feel, and how self-care and support play a critical role in staying grounded throughout the process.
Will, Paige, and Kate also speak about inclusion as more than a concept. It is a practice that requires intention, communication, and systems that support diverse learners in meaningful ways. Through their work, they are helping families feel empowered and schools become more accessible, responsive, and sustainable.
About Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi
Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi are the Co-Founders of Inclusive Educational Practices, a special education consulting company that supports families and private schools nationwide. Their work focuses on advocacy for families and partnering with schools to build inclusive and sustainable systems for diverse learners. Together, they help simplify complex challenges and create environments where all students can thrive.
Where to Find IEPractices:
www.iepractices.com
Tiktok: @advocatepaige
Tiktok: @advocatekate
Instagram: @iepractices
Link to Special Education News andNoteworthy
Mentioned in the show:
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Map
Additional resource mentioned in the episode:KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Map
Produced and Edited by Will WrightHost | Certified Life Coach & Consultant. Creator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method
🌐 iamself-ish.com📸 Instagram: @selfish.will💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will
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By Will WrightEpisode 63 – Confident in the Room
I Am Self-ish Podcast
In this episode of the I Am Self-ish podcast, Will Wright is joined by special education advocates and educators Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi for a powerful conversation about confidence, advocacy, and navigating complex systems with clarity and intention.
Paige and Kate share their experience working with families and schools, helping to simplify the often overwhelming world of special education. They discuss what it means to walk into rooms where decisions are being made about your child or your students and how confidence is built through preparation, understanding, and trust in your voice.
The conversation explores the importance of collaboration between families and educators, and how strong partnerships create better outcomes for students. Paige and Kate highlight the emotional side of advocacy, including the stress, uncertainty, and pressure families often feel, and how self-care and support play a critical role in staying grounded throughout the process.
Will, Paige, and Kate also speak about inclusion as more than a concept. It is a practice that requires intention, communication, and systems that support diverse learners in meaningful ways. Through their work, they are helping families feel empowered and schools become more accessible, responsive, and sustainable.
About Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi
Paige Fitzgerald and Kate Magaldi are the Co-Founders of Inclusive Educational Practices, a special education consulting company that supports families and private schools nationwide. Their work focuses on advocacy for families and partnering with schools to build inclusive and sustainable systems for diverse learners. Together, they help simplify complex challenges and create environments where all students can thrive.
Where to Find IEPractices:
www.iepractices.com
Tiktok: @advocatepaige
Tiktok: @advocatekate
Instagram: @iepractices
Link to Special Education News andNoteworthy
Mentioned in the show:
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Map
Additional resource mentioned in the episode:KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Map
Produced and Edited by Will WrightHost | Certified Life Coach & Consultant. Creator of the I AM SELF-ISH Method
🌐 iamself-ish.com📸 Instagram: @selfish.will💼 linkedin.com/in/selfish-will