BrainParty!
BrainParty!
Jacqui & John Byrne
Many podcasts talk to professionals about how to best help smart students who are not thriving in school, whether academically or socially. No one is talking to the students to find out what they care about and how they think we could better support them. Come laugh, cry, and ponder the universe with kids who can't think inside the box!
Just let me read!
Emma is an 11-year-old FlexSchool student who excels in reading, writing, and logical problem solving but struggles with ADHD. Jacqui talks with Emma about what being 2e means for kids. Then, Jacqui interviews Emma’s dad, Ben. Ben explains what it’s...
Jul 16, 2020
1 hr 10 min
This is an Outrage!
David is a middle schooler at FlexSchool who loves math, puzzles, and running a restaurant blog with his mom. He has had trouble with education before because past educators could not see past his energetic classroom behavior and difficulty socializing...
Jul 7, 2020
1 hr 33 min
How my brain works and why you can't hear it
Alexandra (grade 9) is a lover of all things Harry Potter, colorful, environmental, and artistic. Her challenges with ADHD and ASD have gotten in the way of classroom performance and social connections. Alexandra speaks powerfully about how adults can...
Jun 1, 2020
59 min
Do Bullies Ever Help?
A conversation with Teddy, Grade 7:A fantastic writer and budding engineer who has advice for teachers and parents who have students like him who are on the spectrum and have anxiety. His rough journey through school has given him insight into the ways...
May 28, 2020
1 hr 9 min