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April 23, 2023 39 mins

In this episode of Spark Joy in EDU, we chat with Dr. Katie Novak about the importance of choosing a joyful mindset and how we can create inclusive classrooms through UDL where every learner has the opportunity to thrive. This episode is packed with goodness- from what to do when you unpack and find out you forgot pants to being a gym class hero, tune in to learn powerful insights from Katie!

About Katie Novak:
Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools. With 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and twelve published books, including In Support of Students: A Leader’s Guide to Equitable MTSS, hot-off-the-press May 2023, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support and universally designed leadership.

Website: novakeducation.com

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