All About The Heart

"These children count, and they matter. Every single one of them." - Takisha Lindsey, Mom, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional #Shoutout to the Paraprofessionals! Special Shoutout to the ParentProfessionals (I made that up!)! What does it mean to hire "quality teachers"? On today's episode, Ms. Takisha Lindsey discusses her personal pathway into education. Shaped by her childhood experiences in Chicago Heights, and her need as a mother, she was able to learn how to navigate Special Education, and begin a career in the classroom. "Normal", the power of milestones, and the role of parent advocacy are all up for exploration... Restorative Circles to teach conflict resolution Using SEL techniques to change the atmosphere, reflecting a loving, trusting connection The power of collaborative parental relationships, and how school and home life can integrate Special Education, IEPs and the paper trail... and understanding who is writing the reports