Think Inclusive Podcast
1) Blue Engine on Scaling Inclusion: Silos, Safety, and Systems Change
Matt Guerrero and Tiffany Galloway are leaders at Blue Engine, a nonprofit organization that partners with school systems to scale inclusive practices. Their work spans regions across the U.S.—from Ne...Show More
2) How Museums Can Support Young Learners with Visual Impairment
Dr. Michael Barla is an early childhood educator and former higher‑ed faculty member who now works at the Anchor Center for Blind Children in Denver. In 2024, he completed a residential fellowship at ...Show More
3) Katie Novak on Why UDL Is Not the Goal—but the Tool for Equity
Katie Novak is an internationally recognized education consultant, author, and expert in Universal Design for Learning. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania and leads Novak Education, helping...Show More
4) Public Education on the Precipice: Narratives, Inclusion, and What’s at Stake
Jennifer Berkshire: Education writer, author, and co-host of Have You Heard. Known for her sharp analysis of education policy and its impact on communities.Jack Schneider: Historian of education, rese...Show More
Public Education on the Precipice: Narratives, Inclusion, and What’s at Stake
1:08:56 | Dec 22nd, 2025
5) Think Inclusive Turns 13
On this special Giving Tuesday edition of Think Inclusive, host Tim Villegas celebrates 13 years of the podcast and the ongoing work of MCIE to advance inclusive education. The live event features int...Show More
6) Empowering Non-Speaking Students: Tools and Mindsets for Inclusive Schools
Lisa Mihalich Quinn is the founder of Reach Every Voice and co-founder of Adaptiverse. She is a former public school teacher who builds solutions for non-speaking autistic learners. Her work matters b...Show More
Empowering Non-Speaking Students: Tools and Mindsets for Inclusive Schools
1:05:37 | Nov 24th, 2025
7) Down Syndrome Advocacy in Action: Lessons from Audrey and Jeremy
Audrey and Jeremy are lifelong friends, advocates, and co-hosts of The Audrey and Jeremy Show. Together, they speak up for disability rights, share their experiences as people with disabilities, and w...Show More
8) Designing Schools for Belonging: Jordyn Zimmerman on Inclusion and AAC Tools
Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator, disability advocate, and accessibility innovator. Diagnosed as autistic and denied access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) until age 18, J...Show More
Designing Schools for Belonging: Jordyn Zimmerman on Inclusion and AAC Tools
48:39 | Nov 7th, 2025
9) Disability Justice and Inclusion: Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards Speak Out
Meghan Ashburn is a mother of autistic twins. She's an educational consultant who is passionate about inclusion and accessibility. Meghan is the creator of Not an Autism Mom and hosts That Au-Some Boo...Show More
Disability Justice and Inclusion: Meghan Ashburn & Jules Edwards Speak Out
1:08:25 | Oct 30th, 2025
10) How Madison Tevlin Redefines Disability in Media and Hollywood
Madison Tevlin is an actor, advocate, and podcaster known for her breakout role in the film Champions and her viral YouTube performances. Madison’s work centers on authentic representation in media, a...Show More