InclusivEd Podcast

InclusivEd Podcast

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InclusivEd Podcast episodes

  • Guest Dr. Barbara Noel

    Today we are excited to welcome Dr. Barbara Noel to the InclusivEd podcast who is an English Language Specialist and Director for Language4Learning Consulting.

    Her current areas of focus are biliteracy, academic language development, and content-based instruction.

    This episode will focus on how educators can support multilingual students.

    34 min
  • Behavior Series with Amanda Frank Episode 3

    This is episode 3 of a 4 part series with a focus on Behavior with Amanda Frank.


    Today we are excited to welcome Amanda Frank to the Inclusive Ed podcast who is a board-certified behavior analyst with a career spanning over 15 years in the fields of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Inclusive Education. Amanda has dedicated her educational journey to understanding the intricacies of human development and learning. In addition to advanced degrees in child and adolescent development, teaching, and applied behavior analysis, she has also completed additional master’s coursework in inclusive leadership, which is a testament to her desire to create environments that embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. Amanda’s professional experiences have led her to contribute her expertise in New Jersey, Los Angeles, Boston, Ecuador, and Bulgaria. Over the years, Amanda has provided support to individuals aged 2 to 22, both in home and school settings. Her commitment to collaboration and advocacy has continued in her role as one of the founding members of SENIA Bulgaria. Serving as a co-chair, she has played an integral part in fostering a community that champions the rights and well-being of individuals with diverse needs throughout Bulgaria. Currently, Amanda serves as the PreK-12 Behavior and Intensive Support Specialist at the Anglo-American School of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. There, she works to create a nurturing and empowering environment that supports students’ behavioral and educational needs. Amanda also dedicates time to enhancing professional development and educational opportunities for educators and families alike. Recognizing the significance of identifying, addressing, and supporting behavior needs, she has passionately shared her insights and expertise with the aim of empowering others to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. 

    28 min
  • Behavior Series with Amanda Frank Episode 2

    This is episode 2 of a 4 part series with a focus on Behavior with Amanda Frank.


    Today we are excited to welcome Amanda Frank to the Inclusive Ed podcast who is a board-certified behavior analyst with a career spanning over 15 years in the fields of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Inclusive Education. 
    Amanda has dedicated her educational journey to understanding the intricacies of human development and learning. In addition to advanced degrees in child and adolescent development, teaching, and applied behavior analysis, she has also completed additional master’s coursework in inclusive leadership, which is a testament to her desire to create environments that embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. 
    Amanda’s professional experiences have led her to contribute her expertise in New Jersey, Los Angeles, Boston, Ecuador, and Bulgaria. Over the years, Amanda has provided support to individuals aged 2 to 22, both in home and school settings. 
    Her commitment to collaboration and advocacy has continued in her role as one of the founding members of SENIA Bulgaria. Serving as a co-chair, she has played an integral part in fostering a community that champions the rights and well-being of individuals with diverse needs throughout Bulgaria. 
    Currently, Amanda serves as the PreK-12 Behavior and Intensive Support Specialist at the Anglo-American School of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. There, she works to create a nurturing and empowering environment that supports students’ behavioral and educational needs. Amanda also dedicates time to enhancing professional development and educational opportunities for educators and families alike. Recognizing the significance of identifying, addressing, and supporting behavior needs, she has passionately shared her insights and expertise with the aim of empowering others to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. 

    17 min
  • Behavior Series with Amanda Frank Episode 1

    This is episode 1 of a 4 part series with a focus on Behavior with Amanda Frank.

    Today we are excited to welcome Amanda Frank to the Inclusive Ed podcast who is a board-certified behavior analyst with a career spanning over 15 years in the fields of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Inclusive Education. 
    Amanda has dedicated her educational journey to understanding the intricacies of human development and learning. In addition to advanced degrees in child and adolescent development, teaching, and applied behavior analysis, she has also completed additional master’s coursework in inclusive leadership, which is a testament to her desire to create environments that embrace diversity and promote inclusivity. 
    Amanda’s professional experiences have led her to contribute her expertise in New Jersey, Los Angeles, Boston, Ecuador, and Bulgaria. Over the years, Amanda has provided support to individuals aged 2 to 22, both in home and school settings. 
    Her commitment to collaboration and advocacy has continued in her role as one of the founding members of SENIA Bulgaria. Serving as a co-chair, she has played an integral part in fostering a community that champions the rights and well-being of individuals with diverse needs throughout Bulgaria. 
    Currently, Amanda serves as the PreK-12 Behavior and Intensive Support Specialist at the Anglo-American School of Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. There, she works to create a nurturing and empowering environment that supports students' behavioral and educational needs. Amanda also dedicates time to enhancing professional development and educational opportunities for educators and families alike. Recognizing the significance of identifying, addressing, and supporting behavior needs, she has passionately shared her insights and expertise with the aim of empowering others to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve. 

    17 min
  • Guest Suzanne Fitzgerald

    Our guest this week is Suzanne Fitzgerald who is the president of Specially Designed Education Services (SDES). Suzanne specializes in writing curriculum and providing functional academic training and consultation related to programming for students with disabilities.

    She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from Western Washington University and her master’s in special education degree from the University of Washington.  Beyond their current role, Suzanne serves as a Project Partner with Washington Sensory Disability Services where she assists children who have significant disabilities including deaf blindness. In this role, she provides training and other support to families and service providers.  

    23 min
  • Guest Mark Hull

    Today we are excited to welcome Mark Hull to the InclusivEd podcast. Mark is the Director of International Development for the 3D Institute. He’s spent over 35 years working with coaches, seeing first-hand the pressurized world of sports and the highs and lows of coaching.  
    Listen to this episode to learn more about Growth Mindset.

    45 min
  • Guests Paula de Leon Diaz and Kristin Moffitt

    Our guests are Paula de Leon Diaz, and Kristin Moffitt from Behavior Solutions Lab which is a platform that empowers educators with the tools to positively impact lasting behavioral change in the classroom.

    Paula de Leon Diaz has an educational background in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State University, a Master of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oregon. Paula believes that an educational experience can have a dramatic impact on a child’s future successes. Her passion is to support children and adolescents in their struggles related to learning in the classroom and interpersonal relationships. She strives to help her clients in understanding what small changes they can make to improve their academic experience and relationships both inside and outside of the classroom; understanding that everyone is unique in how they interpret and experience the world.
    Kristin Moffitt has an educational background in Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed Special Education teacher with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Webster University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from St. Mary's University and a Master of Education from the University of Minnesota. Kristin believes that trusting relationships and learning-centered environments promote an inclusive classroom setting. She encourages students to be active participants in developing and assessing their learning goals in and out of the classroom.

    37 min
  • Guest Dr. Amy Szarkowski

    Dr. Amy Szarkowski is a psychologist who specializes in working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. After residing in Italy for a year on a Fulbright scholarship and living/teaching in Japan for three years, she returned to the U.S. and joined the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (DHHP) at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she remained for over a decade. Currently, she is the Director of both The Institute and The Clinic - Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf. Additionally, Dr. Szarkowski is faculty in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program at Boston Children’s and holds academic appointments at Gallaudet University and at Harvard Medical School. 

    20 min
  • Guest Dr. Liz Angoff

    Our guest is Dr. Liz Angoff, a Licensed Educational Psychologist, who focuses on neuropsychological assessment and parent support. She is the author of the Brain Building Book, tools for engaging students in understanding their learning and developmental differences as part of the assessment process. 

    30 min
  • Guest Dr. Susan Grant

    This podcast features our guest, Dr. Susan Grant. Dr. Grant holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and specializes and did research in Neurolinguistics, the study of the relationship between brain and language development.  She works in partnership with parents, teachers, learning specialists, and school administrators to deepen their understanding of the child’s learning challenges to facilitate prescribed interventions and remedial programming.

    Dr. Grant is a lecturer and has given many workshops nationally and internationally on the applicability of brain research to good teaching practice, language and reading acquisition, and learning disabilities. She is Chair of the Advisory Committee on Exceptional Children and Youth for the State Department Office of Overseas Schools. She serves on the Board of Trustees and Advisory Boards for several independent schools and Foundations. Dr. Grant was the founding Board member and Board president of a middle and high school, college preparatory program for students with learning disabilities.

    38 min

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Welcome to InclusivEd: A podcast for educators who have a passion for supporting neurodiversity in their classrooms.