About this episode

Megan Ohlssen discusses the importance of belonging and inclusion in educational environments.

Megan Ohlssen is a visionary leader advocating for identity, equity, and belonging within educational spaces. She works dynamically with schools, organizations, and system leaders across the United States to spotlight disability justice and foster meaningful, sustainable change. Her extensive background includes coaching, systems evaluation, and program design, helping teams navigate difficult dialogues and transform intentions into actionable outcomes. Drawing from her personal journey and multifaceted identity, Megan emphasizes the importance of belonging and inclusion for both students and educators. In this compelling episode of the Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas converses with Megan Ohlssen, an advocate for disability justice and educational equity, about creating schools where every learner belongs. The discussion unpacks what real belonging means in educational environments and emphasizes the intricate relationship between identity and learning. Megan shares personal insights from her diverse background and sheds light on how holding inclusive spaces for adults—through belonging activities—can significantly alter conversations around inclusion. The episode…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Villegas

Guest: Megan Ohlssen

Topics covered

• belonging
• equity
• disability justice
• education
• inclusion
• identity

Keywords

• belonging
• equity
• disability justice
• inclusion
• education
• Universal Design for Learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal Design for Learning

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