Unified Exchange

Special Olympics Minnesota
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Special Olympics Minnesota's Unified Champion Schools are transforming classrooms & communities statewide. Join our Unified Exchange, where we share ideas, stories, and resources to foster meaningful inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities.

  1. Apr 29

    Episode 12: Stories from the Community

    For Episode 12 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we featured stories submitted by members of our incredible community! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    8 min

  2. Apr 2

    Episode 11: Unified Art with Erin Boe

    For Episode 11 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Erin Boe, 2024-25 Minnesota Art Educator of the Year and champion for Special Olympic's Unified Art program. The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    32 min

  3. Mar 3

    Episode 10: Unified Physical Education Roundtable

    For Episode 10 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with educators in Unified Physical Education, who are using sports and activity to make their schools more inclusive! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    41 min

  4. Feb 3

    Episode 9: Jen Hansen on Young Athletes

    For Episode 9 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Jen Hansen, Special Olympics International Director of Early Childhood Development! Jen is devoted to the growth of Young Athletes, bringing inclusion to the youngest members of the Unified Movement. The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes! Learn more about volunteering at Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this June at https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/get-involved/volunteer/open-roles.

    20 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Episode 8: Carter Will on being a Unified Leader

    For Episode 8 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Student Athlete Ambassador Carter Will to learn more about his Unified journey. As a Student Athlete Ambassador, Carter uses his platform as a member of the Bethel University Football Team to encourage inclusion and kindness in his school and community! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    19 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Episode 7: Unified Advice and Memories

    For Episode 7 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we asked Unified educators and admin to share their favorite Unified memories. From Unified sports events to stories of friendships between students, these extraordinary Unified leaders are making their schools more inclusive for all! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    7 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    Episode 6: Youth Leaders on Making a Difference

    For Episode 6 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we heard from two members of the Global Youth Leadership Council, Rylynn and Tom, and former Stillwater High School educator, Paula! Tom and Rylynn have been immense advocates for Unified programming for the past several years, speaking at the national level and leading the Unified movement across the world. Paula has mentored this extraordinary pair, as well as made inclusion the standard at Stillwater High School. The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    34 min

  8. 08/28/2025

    Episode 5: SOMN Student Leaders on Inclusion

    For Episode 5 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we heard from four outstanding past and current Student Board of Directors Cabinet members! Students are at the heart of the Unified movement, and these four are truly leading by example in their schools and communities. We are so proud of their dedication and are thrilled to share their stories and insights! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

    22 min
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Special Olympics Minnesota's Unified Champion Schools are transforming classrooms & communities statewide. Join our Unified Exchange, where we share ideas, stories, and resources to foster meaningful inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities.

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  • Creator
    Special Olympics Minnesota
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Unified Exchange