Ep 51 | From Sacramento to Shanghai | Building Inclusive Education with Dr. Jeremy Greene

In this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, Jana chats with Dr. Jeremy Greene, a school psychologist and LEP whose journey has taken him from Sacramento to Shanghai and back. Jeremy shares how his natural ability to connect with people and offer guidance led him into school psychology, and he opens up about the pivotal role mentors played as he was starting out.

Jeremy takes us inside his time working overseas at an international school in Shanghai, where he faced the challenge of building special education support into a system that looked very different from what we’re used to here. Without IEPs or strict compliance rules, he leaned into trust, creativity, and relationships to help students succeed. He reflects on how those experiences shaped his approach to education, showing the power of honoring students’ strengths, voices, and identities—no matter the setting.

Jana and Jeremy also get real about the pressures school psychologists face, including burnout and the desire to explore opportunities beyond the traditional school system. Jeremy’s passion for student advocacy and his vision for systemic change shines through as he shares insights from his recent doctorate work and his hopes for the future of education.

If you’re an LEP, a school psychologist, or someone curious about the many ways you can make a meaningful impact in students’ lives, this conversation will leave you inspired and re-energized. Jeremy’s honesty and warmth are a refreshing reminder that there are so many ways to show up, grow, and keep the work fulfilling.

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Connect with Jeremy Greene:
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.jeremydgreene.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackcaesar777/profilecard/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.d.greene
Ted Talk Episode: https://youtu.be/dWzBWToX4cg?si=2MoHONcY2jllh-2Z
University of the Pacific 2024 Black Grad Celebration: https://youtu.be/XmMZsO5AnVY?si=8nLHy5UXIvoE_5lM

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