Episode 36

In this powerful episode, Chanette returns to share her raw and eye-opening experience as a long-term substitute teacher in an Autism-focused classroom within a challenging school district. Thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, she innovated creative solutions to empower her students to thrive—only to face repeated denials from the district, unwilling to fund the essential supports each child desperately needed. As a dedicated Special Education advocate, Chanette's heartbreaking story exposes the ongoing crisis in education: districts failing to provide proper resources, staff training, and qualified personnel for high-needs environments, leading to teacher burnout and denying individuals with disabilities their right to flourish. Join us as we amplify the urgent call to action—standing up for the rights of students with disabilities and their families to ensure every child gets the successful, supported education they deserve!