The SENIA Happy Hour Podcast

Lori Boll
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Where the international education community meets to talk inclusion. Join Lori Boll for deep dives with experts and families into creating more accessible, supportive, and diverse learning environments. Let’s make the world more inclusive, one conversation at a time.

  1. 5D AGO

    Show #117 Hangzhou International School​

    On today’s episode, host Lori Boll speaks with Reabetswe Maarohanye, Lower School Student Support Leader at Hangzhou International School, about what it truly means to build inclusive systems that serve students first. “We don’t ask if a student is good enough for HIS, we ask if HIS is good enough for the student.” The conversation explores how this belief shows up in daily practice through a collaborative student support model that blends EAL and learning support, a schoolwide wellness and SEL program, and intentional MTSS problem-solving. Reabetswe also shares how aligning UDL and WIDA standards helps ensure multilingual learners can fully access the curriculum. 🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, practice-driven discussion on inclusion, collaboration, and designing schools around student needs Connect Website: Hangzhou International School LinkedIn: Hangzhou International SchoolReabetswe’s LinkedInReabetswe’s emailResources from Today's Show WIDA

    40 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Show #118 Speech Therapy Beyond the Early Years​

    Today on the podcast, host Lori Boll is joined Hallie Sherman, a licensed speech-language pathologist, author of the new book The Secondary SLP Roadmap, and the CEO behind Speech Time Fun, where she creates materials, training, and support for SLPs working with students in grades 4 through 12. After 17 years in New York public schools, Hallie learned early on what it really takes to motivate older students, build confidence, and help language skills transfer into real classroom progress. In this conversation, Hallie and Lori dig into what speech therapy can look like in the upper grades, the misconceptions that still linger, and practical strategies teachers can use right away to support language and learning. Connect Website: Speech Time Fun Instagram: Speech Time Fun Resources from Today's Show Book: The Secondary SLP Roadmap Diffit: AI differentiation tool Podcasserole: Think InclusiveGetting Smart PodcastBetter Learning PodcastLiteracy Matters: Empowered ConversationsWhat School Could BeAn Imperfect Leader: The Superintendents and Leadership PodcastCOPAAThe Disability Almanac

    29 min
  3. Show # 116 International Community School, Addis

    MAR 26

    Show # 116 International Community School, Addis

    On today’s episode, Lori is joined by Reneé Foster, Director of Student Support Services at ICS Addis in Ethiopia. With more than twenty-five years of experience in education, Reneé has worked across international and U.S. school settings as a secondary inclusion coordinator, learning support teacher, and bilingual specialist. She brings a deep commitment to inclusion, student voice, and building systems that ensure all learners belong and thrive. In this conversation, Reneé shares how responsible inclusion comes to life at ICS Addis, from culturally rooted community practices to intentional collaboration across student support teams. The episode explores MTSS, post-secondary transitions, empowering educational assistants, and the importance of shifting from deficit-based thinking to strength-based, asset-focused practices. Reneé also reflects on leadership, growth, and why inclusive systems must be viewed as an ongoing journey rather than a finished destination. Connect: Website  Linkedin Virtually ConnectEd Linden Global Learning Support

    32 min

  4. MAR 11

    Show #115 There Isn’t a Box: Redefining Success Through Supportive Immersion

    Connect: Website Linkedin

    40 min

  5. FEB 26

    Show #114 International School Kenya

    Connect Website:  International School KenyaResources from Today's Show ASDANSTEPS CommunityISLES Collaborative

    40 min

  6. FEB 11

    Show #113 Solving for Why- Math is for ALL learners

    Connect Website: All Learners Network Facebook Instagram X LinkedIn John’s email: johntapper@alllearnersnetwork.com Resources from Today's Show John’s book: Solving for Why: Understanding, Assessing, and Teaching Students Who Struggle with Math, Grades K-8

    35 min

  7. JAN 28

    Show #112 Western Academy Beijing

    Connect: Website: Western Academy BeijingWAB’s LinkedinResources mentioned on today’s show: Connected Ecosystem graphic

    38 min

  8. JAN 14

    Show #111 American School of Asunción

    This week’s episode features Silvia Zanotti de Brozzon, Deputy Director General at the American School of Asunción, and Bethany Blevins, ASA’s Director of Student Services. Silvia and Bethany share how their small-but-mighty school is strengthening inclusion through aligned systems, strong family partnerships, intentional bilingual support, and a growing culture of belonging. They reflect on insights gained from the Expanding and Enhancing Student Support Program Summer Institute, how teacher collaboration has transformed student support, and why expanding access for neurodivergent students is becoming a key part of ASA’s future vision. It’s an inspiring conversation about what inclusion looks like in practice, and how schools can continue moving forward no matter where they are on their journey. Connect: Website: American School of Asunción  Silvia’s LinkeIn Resources in Today’s Show: CoGat Assessment TOPS- Teacher Observation of Potential in Students Safe Schools Safe Communities Survey

    35 min
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Where the international education community meets to talk inclusion. Join Lori Boll for deep dives with experts and families into creating more accessible, supportive, and diverse learning environments. Let’s make the world more inclusive, one conversation at a time.

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