The Unheard Forum

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The Unheard Forum

Welcome to The Unheard Forum, a podcast where I will investigate and share the voices of the marginalized. Every episode serves a different purpose, whether it's providing background information, offering a new perspective, or sharing a personal story. However, each contributes to the empowerment of disenfranchised voices and your understanding of a group's challenges. This podcast dives into the special education system, immigrant stories and elderly care, just to name a few. Through candid interviews and conversations, tune in to learn about problems you didn’t even know existed.

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 3)

    OCT 12

    Episode 4: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 3)

    This third and final episode of a three-part series is a continuation of a conversation with Ms. Nicole, a preschool teacher in Bergen county who used to be a special education teacher and behaviorist. Ms, Nicole informs us that every child in the public school system is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education; no matter how costly or time-consuming a student’s education is, the school district must fund all aspects of it. Ms. Nicole points out that schools may not always be transparent with families about available resources due to financial constraints. Ms. Nicole says, “I don’t think it’s this malicious thing that they do, but [school districts] don’t outwardly go and give out all that information because of how it’s going to be costly.” By “all that information” she refers to additional resources that many parents are unaware of. Tune in to hear the end of a beautifully spoken story by Ms. Nicole!

    10 min
  2. Episode 3: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 2)

    SEPT 15

    Episode 3: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 2)

    This second episode of a three-part series is a continuation of a conversation with Ms. Nicole, a preschool teacher in Bergen county who used to be a special education teacher and behaviorist. We talk about the role that parents play in a child’s special education and how there are so many guardians who have no idea what they can ask for from the school district. Α parent has to be an advocate. But no one informs them. Ms. Nicole also speaks on how a child’s school district affects their education; “if you can afford to live in a town with a very good school system, then you get to reap those benefits. But if you cannot, you’re not going to be given access to certain things, unfortunately,” said Ms. Nicole. Ms. Nicole also adds that she hardly sees any due process cases or the initiation of disputes outside of affluent areas. Because again, the parents are not fully aware of their rights. Thank you, Ms. Nicole!

    11 min
  3. Episode 2: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 1)

    SEPT 3

    Episode 2: Ms. Nicole Talks Special Education (Part 1)

    In this first episode of a three-part series, we get an introduction Ms. Nicole, a preschool teacher in Bergen county who used to be a special education teacher and behaviorist. Ms. Nicole talks about her job as a parent trainer, someone who works closely with parents, teaching them how to be successful in a special education environment. She says her role as a parent trainer is her favorite part of her career. We also discuss Ms. Nicole’s shocking experiences teaching “COVID-babies” and the impact of lack of sufficient funding for the special education system. This is only the beginning of the stories Ms. Nicole will tell us in the next two episodes. Thank you, Ms. Nicole!

    12 min
  4. Episode 1: A Conversation with Mrs. M

    AUG 16

    Episode 1: A Conversation with Mrs. M

    In this episode, I spoke with Mrs. M, a special education teacher, an in class supervisor and a math teacher who teaches middle school.  Mrs. M absolutely adores her job as a teacher and makes it her mission to make her students feel welcomed. We talked about a variety of topics: a typical work day for her, her favorite part of her job, how she collaborates with teachers/parents, a story that really resonated with her and more! Thank you, Mrs. M for setting the stage for future discussions about the special education system and the marginalized voices within it. Welcome to The Unheard Forum, a podcast where I will investigate and share the voices of the marginalized. Every episode serves a different purpose, whether it's providing background information, offering a new perspective, or sharing a personal story. However, each contributes to the empowerment of disenfranchised voices and your understanding of a group's challenges. This podcast dives into the special education system, immigrant stories and elderly care, just to name a few. Through candid interviews and conversations, tune in to learn about problems you didn’t even know existed.

    14 min
  5. Episode 0: Introduction to The Unheard Forum

    TRAILER

    Episode 0: Introduction to The Unheard Forum

    A quick 3 minute chat with me about what The Unheard Forum is! A trailer on what I will discuss, who I will talk with, and how I will do it. Welcome to The Unheard Forum, a podcast where I will investigate and share the voices of the marginalized. Every episode serves a different purpose, whether it's providing background information, offering a new perspective, or sharing a personal story. However, each contributes to the empowerment of disenfranchised voices and your understanding of a group's challenges. This podcast dives into the special education system, immigrant stories and elderly care, just to name a few. Through candid interviews and conversations, tune in to learn about problems you didn’t even know existed.

    3 min

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About

Welcome to The Unheard Forum, a podcast where I will investigate and share the voices of the marginalized. Every episode serves a different purpose, whether it's providing background information, offering a new perspective, or sharing a personal story. However, each contributes to the empowerment of disenfranchised voices and your understanding of a group's challenges. This podcast dives into the special education system, immigrant stories and elderly care, just to name a few. Through candid interviews and conversations, tune in to learn about problems you didn’t even know existed.

Information

  • Creator
    Ellie Keum
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ellie Keum
  • Show Website
    The Unheard Forum

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