About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of real inclusion in education with insights from Andrew Goff.

Welcome to the final weeks of the school year. Across the country, school districts are winding down to summer break from now through mid-June. It is a busy time for everyone involved in education. Today’s episode explores the power of inclusion, particularly when policies don’t always align with what best serves our students. We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Goff back to the show for his unique perspective on this topic. Join us! Andrew Goff taught early childhood special education in five different least restrictive environments over 12 years. He is currently the lead instructor at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Based on his life as an educator, he wrote the memoir, Love is a Classroom , and is a fierce advocate for “inclusion—early, everywhere, and always.” His latest book, Shattered and Becoming : A Teacher’s Journey Between Policy and Purpose, was published in March, 2026. Show Highlights: Mixed messages and confusion for teachers Andrew’s motivation to write his second book, Shattered and Becoming Andrew’s message to teachers: “You are not alone. The system is set up to confuse you.” Recognizing the power dynamics in the educational system “What is my range of…

People in this episode

Guest: Andrew Goff

Topics covered

• inclusion
• education policy
• teacher advocacy
• special education
• trust in education

Keywords

• inclusion
• education
• teachers
• advocacy
• special education
• policy
• trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Colorado Northwestern Community College

Books & works: Love is a Classroom, Shattered and Becoming: A Teacher’s Journey Between Policy and Purpose

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