Remixing Education Podcast

Ryan Fell is currently an interim principal at Four Seasons A+  Elementary School in Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota. He is also a  former special and general education teacher, dean of instruction, and  program administrator. In addition, Fell is pursuing a Ph.D. in the  Education Policy and Leadership—Executive Cohort Program at the  University of Minnesota...

During of my very first podcast episodes, I shared a presentation called, "How to Develop and Maintain Culturally Sustaining Relationships in School Communities." Now, that podcast is one of Remixing Education’s most popular episodes. Today, you'll hear me deliver that presentation at the 2022 San Diego Equity Conference with an audience...

In this episode, you’ll hear an interview I did with Kelly Jenson. Kelly is a former special education teacher who now is a content coach for teachers in St. Paul, MN. Kelly has a long history of utilizing technology to make learning fun and engaging for students and creating and maintaining a strong sense of community in her classroom. Now,Kelly’s work focuses on implementation of existing curriculum and transforming to online...

The workload for all educators is intense. For special education teachers, it may be even greater due to the range of students’ instructional needs, the nuances of multiple classroom instructional formats, and the quantity of due process requirements. Although all teachers experience stress, teachers of color (TOC) often experience unique stressors. The experiences that TOC endure are multilayered and complex...

In today's episode, you'll hear an interview with Lindsay Griendling, a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Virginia. As a former special educator serving students across urban, suburban, and rural middle school settings, she saw firsthand how ambiguous policy terms flow through federal, state, and local systems to perpetuate inequities among adolescents with dis/abilities from minoritized racial/ethnic backgrounds...

In this episode, I interviewed Mrs. Donielle Lawhorn, a special education teacher coach in Minnesota. Mrs. Lawhorn discusses her experience as a teacher and special education teacher and the importance of supporting, valuing, and respecting educators of color.

In today's episode, you’ll hear an interview I did with Sharifa Sheyba. Sharifa is a former resident of the Saint Paul Public Schools Urban Teacher Residency program (also known as SUTR) and was nominated as Resident of the Year. Now, Sharifa is currently in her second year as a special education teacher a provides specialized services for students with a variety of needs...

In this episode, you’ll hear part of a presentation Martin gave to a class of 20 teacher candidates who are planning on getting a teaching license and undergraduate degree in education. Martin discussed the “Success for All Learners Framework.” Basically, the premise of this framework is that by providing differentiation, culturally responsive teaching and culturally sustaining practices, collaboration, and an inclusive environment we can benefit all students...

In today’s episode, you’ll hear part of a presentation Martin gave to a class of pre-service teachers defining special education and understanding the major events of special education. Also, Martin explains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (OR IDEA) which is a piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs...

In this episode, you’ll hear from Deeqaifrah Hussein. She is a former High School Special Education Teacher who educated students with autism and emotional behavior disorders. Now Deeqaifrah is in her 14th year in education and she is a Director of Special Education at Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota. Deeqaifrah is a parent of two children with autism, a community advocate, and the vice president of the Somali Parents Autism Network...