Today, I am excited to share part 1 of my conversation with Michael Faggella-Luby. Dr. Faggella-Luby is a Professor of Special Education and Director of the Alice Neely Special Education Research and Service (ANSERS) Institute at Texas Christian University. I asked him to tell us about his educational journey and how he came to the field of Special Education. As we explore the teaching and learning experiences he shares, we dive into questions and concepts that ring true for all educators. 

We talk about how to know what Special Education is, the idea of “hidden” disabilities, having language to describe – and seek supports for – the struggles our students experience. Join us for this conversation that will leave you energized about teaching and motivated to add to the good that exists in education. 

Here are some of the resources Dr. Faggella-Luby shares:

·      Dr. Michael Faggella-Luby at Texas Christian University https://coe.tcu.edu/faculty-staff/michael-faggella-luby-ph-d/ 

·      Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) https://www.teachingld.org 

·      A special issue on inclusion in Catholic Schools for students with disabilities: https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/ce/vol23/iss2/