ETB 20: From Special Ed Student to Special Ed Teacher, Consultant and Master IEP Coach; Helping the Neurodiverse Community Navigate Life with Shae Spears

Embrace the Blessing

In this episode I talk with Shae Spears, a Special Education teacher who has personally walked the journey of life with a disability. With Dyslexia, an auditory processing disorder and ADHD, Shae struggled all through school, never really learning to read or even comprehend what she was supposed to be reading.
Shae was part of the first group of students to receive services under IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) of 1975. IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
She was in special education with an IEP until 8th grade. Despite her learning challenges, Shae went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, a Masters degree in Special Education and a Master Certificate as an IEP coach.
She has been teaching Special Education for 26 years, keeping her disabilities silent most of her professional life. Shae is also a Special Ed Consultant and Master IEP Coach, supporting the neurodiverse community.

Shae helps parents and students navigate special education and the IEP process or anything else they may be struggling with. As a life coach she supports teens and young adults with disabilities to feel accepted, empowered and encouraged.
Though she resides in Texas, Shae is available to help no matter where you live in whatever way you may need her support.

Connect with Shae Spears
https://ww.shaespears.com
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shae_spears4u/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shae4u

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