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Breaking the ADHD Stigma in Education with Dr. Christina Seamster
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I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Christina Seamster, the Area Head Director at Fusion Academy in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, to discuss how Fusion Academy serves students with ADHD through personalized learning. As a former special education teacher and administrator myself, I used to think private schools like Fusion were only for students who couldn't make it in public school. But after hearing Christina share her insights, I realized the traditional school system simply isn't built for all students, especially those with ADHD who think differently.
Christina has over 20 years of experience working with students of all ages, including teaching teachers, and is passionate about helping students with ADHD thrive. We covered so much in this interview including:
Christina and I also gave a preview of our FREE 5th annual ADHD EdCamp 2023 event coming up on October 7, 2023 online or in-person in South Florida at Fusion Academy Boca Raton. I'll be doing a book signing of my upcoming book “Activate Your ADHD Potential”.
Timeline Summary:
[03:21] - Discussing the challenges students with ADHD face in public schools and how the system is not built for them.
[05:45] - Looking for signs your child is disengaging and tips for advocating within their current school.
[10:53] - Non-traditional school environments are becoming normalized.
[12:45] - Understanding district funding and using state voucher programs.
[14:55] - Making enrollment changes - risks with inconsistency.
[16:41] - The lifelong impact of one bad school year.
[21:04] - Allowing students to start the day with their passions.
[23:50] - Info on our ADHD EdCamp upcoming in October – it’s FREE!
[26:10] - Fusion Academy's approach to personalized learning and scheduling.
Connect with Dr. Christina Seamster:
To connect with Christina about Fusion Academy or to attend ADHD Edcamp virtually or in-person, visit the links below:
· Email: cseamster@fusionacademy.com
· Phone: 561-953-9365 ext 2178
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.
💥CALLING ALL ADHD ADULTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ADHD💥
TWO FREE UPCOMING WEBINARS (SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW BEFORE THEY FILL UP)!
- Are you a parent of a child with ADHD who's ready to:
- Start the School Year Organized & Confident without the Beginning of the Year's Overwhelm and Chaos?
- Join our FREE webinar [Thurs, Aug 15 @ 5 pm EST]:
SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE>>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/53/n1x53f5x
- Join our FREE webinar [Thurs, Aug 15 @ 5 pm EST]:
- Start the School Year Organized & Confident without the Beginning of the Year's Overwhelm and Chaos?
- Are you an adult with ADHD who wants to:
- Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease?
- Join our FREE webinar [Wednesday, Aug 14th @ 7pm EST]:
SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE>>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5v
- Join our FREE webinar [Wednesday, Aug 14th @ 7pm EST]:
- Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease?
77 episodes
Manage episode 377425749 series 3450659
I sat down with my dear friend Dr. Christina Seamster, the Area Head Director at Fusion Academy in Boca Raton and Palm Beach, to discuss how Fusion Academy serves students with ADHD through personalized learning. As a former special education teacher and administrator myself, I used to think private schools like Fusion were only for students who couldn't make it in public school. But after hearing Christina share her insights, I realized the traditional school system simply isn't built for all students, especially those with ADHD who think differently.
Christina has over 20 years of experience working with students of all ages, including teaching teachers, and is passionate about helping students with ADHD thrive. We covered so much in this interview including:
Christina and I also gave a preview of our FREE 5th annual ADHD EdCamp 2023 event coming up on October 7, 2023 online or in-person in South Florida at Fusion Academy Boca Raton. I'll be doing a book signing of my upcoming book “Activate Your ADHD Potential”.
Timeline Summary:
[03:21] - Discussing the challenges students with ADHD face in public schools and how the system is not built for them.
[05:45] - Looking for signs your child is disengaging and tips for advocating within their current school.
[10:53] - Non-traditional school environments are becoming normalized.
[12:45] - Understanding district funding and using state voucher programs.
[14:55] - Making enrollment changes - risks with inconsistency.
[16:41] - The lifelong impact of one bad school year.
[21:04] - Allowing students to start the day with their passions.
[23:50] - Info on our ADHD EdCamp upcoming in October – it’s FREE!
[26:10] - Fusion Academy's approach to personalized learning and scheduling.
Connect with Dr. Christina Seamster:
To connect with Christina about Fusion Academy or to attend ADHD Edcamp virtually or in-person, visit the links below:
· Email: cseamster@fusionacademy.com
· Phone: 561-953-9365 ext 2178
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Successful with ADHD. If you enjoyed this conversation, please +FOLLOW the podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review to let us know your thoughts.
💥CALLING ALL ADHD ADULTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ADHD💥
TWO FREE UPCOMING WEBINARS (SAVE YOUR SEAT NOW BEFORE THEY FILL UP)!
- Are you a parent of a child with ADHD who's ready to:
- Start the School Year Organized & Confident without the Beginning of the Year's Overwhelm and Chaos?
- Join our FREE webinar [Thurs, Aug 15 @ 5 pm EST]:
SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE>>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/53/n1x53f5x
- Join our FREE webinar [Thurs, Aug 15 @ 5 pm EST]:
- Start the School Year Organized & Confident without the Beginning of the Year's Overwhelm and Chaos?
- Are you an adult with ADHD who wants to:
- Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease?
- Join our FREE webinar [Wednesday, Aug 14th @ 7pm EST]:
SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE>>https://event.webinarjam.com/register/47/684m6c5v
- Join our FREE webinar [Wednesday, Aug 14th @ 7pm EST]:
- Make Decisions with Confidence and Ease?
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