EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 45 MIN
What is it like Working as a Special Ed Teacher?
from The UNspecial Podcast · host UNspecial LLC
👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In Episode 14 of the UNspecial podcast, host Zack Ponder discusses the concept of "UNspecial" in the context of special education, aiming to normalize and remove the stigma around special needs. The episode features guest Ben Valenzuela, an educator and former principal, who shares his experiences working with special needs students and the challenges and rewards of his roles in education. They discuss the importance of community and support for parents navigating the special education system, emphasizing the need for asking questions and seeking resources. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to stay involved and persistent in advocating for their children's futures.
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👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/ 👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In Episode 14 of the UNspecial podcast, host Zack Ponder discusses the concept of "UNspecial" in the context of special education, aiming to normalize and remove the stigma around special needs. The episode features guest Ben Valenzuela, an educator and former principal, who shares his experiences working with special needs students and the challenges and rewards of his roles in education. They discuss the importance of community and support for parents navigating the special education system, emphasizing the need for asking questions and seeking resources. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to stay involved and persistent in advocating for their children's futures.
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