Redefining Inclusion with Brandi Dozier-Muhammad: The LIFE Program in a Virtual School

Inclusion is not only about access. It is about meaningful participation, skill development, and helping students grow with purpose. In a virtual school, that work requires intentional design, flexibility, and a focus on the individual.In this episode of GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, we’re joined by Brandi Dozier-Muhammad, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher in the LIFE Program at Georgia Cyber Academy. Brandi shares how the LIFE Program supports students with disabilities in developing independence, life skills, and confidence in a virtual environment.The conversation explores how inclusion is approached through courses like Family and Consumer Sciences, how instruction is adapted to meet a range of needs, and how student voice and real-world application shape learning. Brandi also reflects on what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice and addresses common assumptions about whether virtual schools can support students with exceptional needs.This episode is part of GCA Unmuted’s ongoing documentation of how virtual schools design inclusive environments that support all learners.Thanks for listening to GCA Unmuted: Voices of Virtual Education, a podcast documenting how virtual school works in practice at Georgia Cyber Academy.Each episode features educators, staff, and leaders sharing real stories and systems that support teaching and learning in a virtual environment.Learn more about the podcast and explore past episodes at: https://www.georgiacyber.org/about/unmutedYou can also watch full episodes and highlights on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GCAchampions