SENIA Happy Hour Podcast

SENIA Podcast

SENIA Executive Director Lori Boll interviews educators, families, specialists, and advocates who are moving inclusion from good intention into everyday practice.

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SENIA Happy Hour Podcast

Show #76 Keynote Speaker- Dr. Emily Meadows on LGBTQ+ Policy and Practice
27Feb

Show #76 Keynote Speaker- Dr. Emily Meadows on LGBTQ+ Policy and Practice

Emily is an LGBTQ+ consultant specialized in international schools. In addition to her doctoral degree, Emily holds master’s degrees in both Sexual Health and Counseling, and has worked as an international school counselor for over a decade

Show #75 Meet the Host of the “Think Inclusive” Podcast
20Feb

Show #75 Meet the Host of the “Think Inclusive” Podcast

Tim Villegas who is the director of communications of MCIE or the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, a nonprofit that envisions a society where neighborhood schools welcome all learners and create the foundation for inclusive communities.

Show #74 Executive Functioning Challenges: Impact on Students with ADHD & Dyslexia
18Feb

Show #74 Executive Functioning Challenges: Impact on Students with ADHD & Dyslexia

Helen Trethewey, an experienced inclusion leader with a passion for early identification of children with learning differences.

Show #73 Supporting our Gifted Learners
17Feb

Show #73 Supporting our Gifted Learners

Anita Churchville, an educational consultant and founder of the HAGT Learners Collaborative. She currently coordinates the High Ability Program at the American School of Bombay and conducts professional development workshops, courses, and ongoing coaching at a number of private international schools with European and American curricula.

Show #72 Mindsets + Skill Sets = Results
13Feb

Show #72 Mindsets + Skill Sets = Results

Today, host Lori Boll speaks with Kathleen Kryza, an outstanding international presenter/consultant and author of 6 books for educators who is committed to bringing best brain-based educational practices to schools and teachers so they can support and nurture their students.

Show #71 Ubuntu: We Are One
12Feb

Show #71 Ubuntu: We Are One

Estelle Baroung Hughes, an inspirational speaker, school leader, and founder of the non profit organization Africa Learning International which focuses on Quality Education for All.

Show #70 Teach RARE- supporting caregivers of children with a rare disease or undiagnosed disability
10Feb

Show #70 Teach RARE- supporting caregivers of children with a rare disease or undiagnosed disability

Today host Lori Boll speaks with Richard Poulin, an educator and parent. When Richard’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, he and his wife, Judy (also a teacher), felt isolated and didn’t know how to support their daughter.

Show #69 WIDA, Collaboration, & SENIA Africa
07Feb

Show #69 WIDA, Collaboration, & SENIA Africa

Host Lori Boll speaks with Jon Nordmeyer on today's show, WIDA’s International Program Director. Jon is a long-time friend of SENIA, international presenter, published author, An international educator and researcher for over 30 years, and  has taught graduate seminars at Harvard Graduate School of Education and Tibet University.

Show #68 The Impact of the MARIO Approach
03Feb

Show #68 The Impact of the MARIO Approach

Phillip Bowman, a Learning Support Specialist and the Co-Founder and CEO of MARIO Framework.

Show #67 Becoming a Totally Inclusive School
01Feb

Show #67 Becoming a Totally Inclusive School

Angeline Aow and Dr. Sadie Hollins, the authors of Becoming a Totally Inclusive School a Guide for Teachers and School Leaders published by Routledge in November, 2022.

Show #66 Building a foundation for digital accessibility
01Feb

Show #66 Building a foundation for digital accessibility

Today host Lori Boll speaks with Patrick (Paddy) McGrath, who is an international speaker, blogger, podcaster, and Head of Education Strategy at the Texthelp Group.

Show #65 We’re Not Complete Without You
01Feb

Show #65 We’re Not Complete Without You

Lori Boll speaks with Joel Llaban, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice of the International Schools Services (ISS). Joel and Lori discuss the important work ISS and other organizations are doing to ensure schools are inclusive in all areas from their hiring practices, to their mission statement, to…

#64 IDD and Me: I Am Confident & Positive
01Feb

#64 IDD and Me: I Am Confident & Positive

. Aidan and LIsa first met Lori on a playground in Shanghai, China when they had just been told that Aidan could no longer attend the international school he was attending due to his Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).

Show #63 Dysgraphia Defined
01Feb

Show #63 Dysgraphia Defined

Cheri is an international speaker, author, and consultant who trains adults to shift their mindsets about struggling writers to strengthen the social-emotional well-being of people with dysgraphia so they can fully engage in life activities and unleash their potential to change their future and other generations through the written word.

Show #62 Strength-Based, Talent-Focused Education
01Feb

Show #62 Strength-Based, Talent-Focused Education

Samuel Young the founder of Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families.

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