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Frustrated by the outdated models and systemic inefficiencies of our education system? You're not alone. Join Kelley and I as we share personal stories of disillusionment and discovery of what education is to us. We invite fellow educators to join this honest dialogue about the challenges we face in the classroom.

Driven by her experiences growing up with a brother with Down syndrome, Kelley's path led her to special education and advocacy roles. Her career has taken her from a sixth-grade general education teacher in the United States to a faculty member in Canada, where she now prepares education assistants to support students with disabilities. This episode highlights the evolving demands on these roles and the broader pressures educators face on both sides of the border. We discuss how the limitations of current educational models fail to meet diverse student needs and the critical need for systemic reform.

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