Start Small. Think Big. Why One Job Can Change Everything - Shannon DeLora

What if the key to transforming transition services isn't a giant budget or a massive system overhaul... but one employer who says yes? In this inspiring episode, Shannon DeLora, Transition Consultant at Muskegon Area ISD, reveals how powerful change starts with a single job site and grows into a community-wide movement. From job coaches who "work themselves out of a job" to students who find purpose, pride, and even outperform machines, Shannon shares the strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that are helping students with special needs step boldly into the workforce. You'll hear: - Why job coaches are more like talent scouts than babysitters - What makes employers excited to hire students again and again - How one student's chicken-battering skills beat corporate expectations - What it takes to bring parents from fear to full-on pride Whether you're building a transition program from scratch or looking to deepen community partnerships, Shannon's approach offers a blueprint rooted in dignity, vision, and trust. This episode is a must-hear for school leaders, SPED directors, and anyone who believes students with disabilities deserve more than just a diploma—they deserve a future.