Sarah Kodinsky, CEO of Apex Social Group
We welcome Sarah Kodinsky to the podcast. Sarah is the CEO of a childcare service specializing in support for children with developmental needs.
Emily Hoffman, Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy
Emily Hoffman, the Director of Lindamood-Bell Academy, joins the podcast to explore our unique school and showcase the achievements of our students. Lindamood-Bell Academy is a K-12 private school. We combine Lindamood-Bell’s instructional expertise with a full curriculum. Our personalized school environment is an excellent solution for students who thrive in a flexible, non-traditional learning…
Spotlight on Special Education – Fulton County Schools | Lindamood-Bell for Schools
Our guest presenter is Jennifer Thompson, IRR Instructional Coordinator from Fulton County Schools. She describes the district’s partnership with Lindamood-Bell for Schools, her experience with Lindamood-Bell Teacher Workshops, and online job-embedded professional development. She’ll share student achievement data, as well as lessons learned and key tips for success. Fulton County Schools in Georgia is a…
Alyssa R., Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center student, Alyssa, reflects on her own learning journey. Now a successful college freshman, she was once a struggling elementary school student. Alyssa credits Lindamood-Bell with increasing her learning ability and self-confidence.
[Podcast Episode] Dr. Ronda Beaman, Director of Fit2Learn, Lindamood-Bell Academy
Dr. Ronda Beaman(“Dr. B”) discusses Fit2Learn, a new addition to Lindamood-Bell Academy. Research shows the value of movement in learning, retention, and academic success. Fit2Learn aims to provide engaging, high-quality fitness classes emphasizing and reinforcing Lindamood-Bell instruction. Dr. B’s awards and certifications include training and certification from the prestigious Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and…
[Podcast Episode] A Speech-Language Pathologist on How She Found Her Calling | Sydney Bassard, Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Sydney Bassard was studying to become a pharmacist in college when her younger brother, a fifth grader, overcame his lifelong reading difficulties at Lindamood-Bell. Impressed and curious, she started to work at the learning center herself and changed majors as a result of the experience. Now an outpatient pediatric speech-language pathologist, she continues to incorporate…
[Podcast Episode] Conquer Learning Loss and Get Ahead for Next Year: Summer Instruction at Lindamood-Bell | Nanci Bell, Co-founder of Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Nanci Bell describes summer instruction at Lindamood-Bell learning centers and how we improve reading, comprehension, and math in a matter of weeks. At Lindamood-Bell, we develop the imagery-language foundation for learning and cognition. We believe all individuals can learn to read and comprehend to their potential. Our evidence-based instruction can make the difference of a…
[Podcast Episode] Special Education in International Schools Around the World | Lori Boll, Executive Director, Special Education Network & Inclusion Association (SENIA)
Lori Boll is an experienced Special Education leader with a personal connection to individuals with disabilities. In 2003, Lori’s son was diagnosed with autism. This milestone event changed her focus from teaching elementary students to advocating for all children and their education. In Shanghai, Lori worked as a program director for a school focused on…
[Podcast Episode] Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in an International School – Laura Martinez, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Student Success Center Elementary Lead, Laura Martinez, describes how a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework is implemented at her bilingual international school, Escuela Internacional Sampedrana in Honduras. She shares how they transitioned support to distance learning during school closures and their plans for virtual instruction in the coming year.
[Podcast Episode] Tarra, Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Parent (Australia)
Tarra’s 9-year-old was struggling in math and it was taking a toll on his self-esteem. She talks about her family’s experience at the Lindamood-Bell Learning Center in Sydney, Australia and the effect of On Cloud Nine math instruction on her son’s ability & confidence.
