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Transformational Leadership in Special Education: Insights from Dr. Natasha Veal In this episode of 'We, not Me,' we welcome Dr. Natasha Veal, author of 'How to Retain Special Education Teachers,' to discuss her extensive research and insights into teacher retention in special education. Dr. Veal shares her background as a former special education teacher and her current roles as the Dean and Special Education Program Coordinator at Greensboro College. She explores common misconceptions about why special education teachers leave the field, emphasizing the importance of emotional support and the disconnect between school administrators and special educators. Dr. Veal introduces her conceptual framework, Transforming Special Education Leadership (T-Cell), and provides practical advice for building inclusive, supportive environments in schools. Tune in to discover actionable strategies for improving special education teacher retention and fostering transformational leadership. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:37 Dr. Natasha Veal's Background 01:41 Challenges in Special Education Teacher Retention 04:18 Transformational Leadership Framework 07:42 Emotional Support for Teachers 09:41 Practical Advice for School Leaders 13:29 Final Thoughts and Book Information
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