All Episodes

February 23, 2025 • 10 mins

In this empowering episode of Influencers Impact, Shyla Day sits down with Rebecca Engle, a dedicated educator, author, and advocate for inclusive learning environments.

🎓 Turning Struggles into Strengths – Rebecca opens up about her personal journey growing up with special needs, facing early challenges like developmental delays and a non-verbal diagnosis. With a determination fostered by her parents’ refusal to accept limitations, she shares how she found her voice and unlocked her full potential.

📚 Creating Inclusive Learning – As a special education teacher and graduate student pursuing a master's in Educational Policy and Leadership, Rebecca discusses her passion for fostering inclusive, supportive classrooms where every student is encouraged to thrive—regardless of their background or abilities.

💡 From Struggles to Advocacy – Rebecca’s own experiences of overcoming developmental delays fuel her commitment to educational advocacy and making sure that students with special needs receive the support and resources they deserve. Her work as a board member for several nonprofit organizations further exemplifies her dedication to empowering the next generation of learners.

✨ Join us for a conversation that proves the power of resilience, education, and the importance of never giving up on one’s potential.


Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.