Ask The Educators

This episode presents an often-overlooked aspect of parenting a child with special needs, the grieving process. Bud and Jacobson discuss the Five-Stages of Grief as outlined by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. Parents grieving influences how they communicate with educators. Bud and Jacobson offer practical insights regarding the grieving process as it impacts not only families,but the education community. Awareness and empathy are the path to building collaborative parent-teacher relationships.

What is Ask The Educators?

Peggy Bud and Tamara Jacobson are the voices behind Ask the Educators, bringing together over 60 years of experience as teachers and administrators. They believe that the child’s voice must be at the center of all conversations. Best practices highlight the importance of parents and educators building a strong, positive partnership to support student success.

Each episode of Ask the Educators takes a deep dive into relevant 21st Century topics. Through animated conversations, Peggy and Tamara break down the what, why, and how of each podcast by sharing their expertise and professional knowledge. They leave their listeners with practical, easy-to-use strategies to foster collaboration within the child’s community of practice. The purpose of each podcast is to equip parents and educators with tools and perspectives that can help ensure each child receives the support they need.