Episode 14: Courtney's Foster & Adoption Story | The Edu20/20 Podcast

In this After Hours episode of The Edu20/20 Podcast, Shannon flips the script and puts Courtney in the hot seat.We talk about her journey into foster care and adoption--how she went from zero kids to two in 48 hours (and eventually three) while also running a company and teaching full-time.We get into:• What actually led to the decision to foster• What those first 48 hours were really like• The reality of trauma, transitions, and daily life• The moment they said yes to a newborn• What educators need to understand about foster/adopted studentsThis one’s a little more personal, but also one every educator probably needs to hear.Chapters:0:00 Why we’re putting Courtney in the hot seat1:24 How the foster/adoption journey started5:13 The call and becoming parents in 48 hours7:39 The reality check (what no one tells you)10:38 The call for a baby that changed everything11:47 Bringing home a newborn with zero prep15:29 What educators need to understand about foster kids16:18 The timeline story that changed everything19:08 Why this perspective mattershttps://www.edutwentytwenty.com