Chelsea Adams, Katie Day
22 January 2026
We’re back to kick off our “third” season (and sixth year!) with learning strategist, National Board certified science educator, and special education teacher Tina Heineke-Kurtz. Tina is a delightful and adventurous human being with a strong passion for inclusive education, and her career in teaching and advocacy has touched the lives of countless students. We spoke with Tina about life in Oconomowoc, co-teaching in an inclusive classroom, and the challenges of meeting the needs of all learners. Welcome back, listeners, and enjoy the chaos of a gaggle of Midwesterners. 00:00 Ice Fishing with the Stomach Bomb 08:40 Teaching Journey and Career Path 13:20 Middle School and Mentorship 21:00 Co-Teaching In Inclusive Classrooms 27:40 COVID and Social/Emotional Displacement 34:40 Making Chicken Soup 37:20 Inclusive Practices and Stakeholder Perspectives 47:00 Professional Development and Personal Growth 49:20 MARBLES, MARBLES, MARBLES! 56:50 The One Who Cared 1:00:00 What We Learned For a full list of episode sources and resources, visit our website.
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