Strength-Based, Talent-Focused Education

11/08/2022 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

Overview:
Today host Lori Boll speaks with Samuel Young the founder of Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education. Today, Sam and I talk about our 2E students and how using a strength-based and talent focused approach is so beneficial for them.
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Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast:

Bridges Academy
To Be Gifted & Learning Disbiled, by Susan M. Baum, PhD & Robin Shader, PhD
Joseph Renzulli
Seth Perler
Illuminating Interviews- Dr. Rick Olenchak
Child Nexus
2E News

Bio
Samuel Young, MEd, is a growth-minded, two-time Fulbright Scholar and Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment center that supports twice-exceptional students and their families. Samuel is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. As an ADHD learner, he has a tremendous understanding of, experience in, and respect for all things related to neurodiverse education.