Show #81 Changing Perspectives Through Promoting Awareness & Inspiring Empathy
Sam Drazin, Founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, one of SENIA’s sponsor organizations and partners
SENIA Happy Hour Podcast
SENIA Executive Director Lori Boll interviews educators, families, specialists, and advocates who are moving inclusion from good intention into everyday practice.
SENIA Happy Hour Podcast
We love hearing from educators, families, specialists, advocates, and school communities who are moving inclusion forward. Share your idea with us and tell us what listeners could learn from your story.
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Inclusive education professionals are hard to reach at scale. This show is where they already go.
Sponsorship extends beyond the podcast to SENIA's newsletter, social media, and membership community.
The audience spans 60+ countries, with strong listenership in international school hubs across Asia-Pacific.
SENIA has been a trusted professional home for international inclusive educators for nearly 25 years.
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Approximately 9-10 episodes
Approximately 18-20 episodes

Sam Drazin, Founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, one of SENIA’s sponsor organizations and partners
G. Cody QJ Goldberg, co-founder and Chief Play Officer of Harper’s Playground which inspires and empowers global communities to build radically inclusive playgrounds.
Kevin Simpson, the founder of one of SENIA’s partner organizations, AEILOC, which stands for the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color.
Mitch Weathers, creator of The Organized Binder. Mitch created this binder to empower teachers with a simple but research-backed strategy to teach students executive functioning skills while protecting the time needed for content instruction.
David Geslak and Amber Pantaleo, Founder and Vice President of Exercise Connection, an organization that uses evidence-based solutions to empower those who support individuals with autism and other disabilities to teach exercise successfully.
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
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.
Helen Trethewey, an experienced inclusion leader with a passion for early identification of children with learning differences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phillip Bowman, a Learning Support Specialist and the Co-Founder and CEO of MARIO Framework.
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.