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E3 Collective PodcastWendy Jones - Pivot, Adapt, and EvolveWe are excited to have Wendy Jones back on the show again. Wendy is a mother of 4, a writer, coach, and founder of Be Better with Wendy Jones. She has a passion for healing generational trauma and teaching the next generation to turn their struggles into strengths.One of the biggest catalysts for her own growth was when her youngest survived a near drowning when he was only 2 and was later diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. As she researched ways to help him—through nutrition, neuroscience, and the body/mind connection—Wendy realized that the tools and method...
2022-03-0559 minE3 Collective PodcastErika Havlik - Team ReedErika Havlik is a mother and the founder of Team Reed. Her son, Reed, was diagnosed with an extremely rare and terminal genetic disease called Vanishing White Matter. Reed was diagnosed at the age of two after suddenly struggling to walk one day after waking up from a nap. Reed is one of less than 200 people in the world with VWM, odds of having VWM are one in 40 million. Erika and her husband's mission is to support the funding for research and development of a cure for this disease through their non-profit, Team Reed. https://m.facebook.c...
2022-01-2741 minE3 Collective PodcastJess Hansen - Creating a Community During a Challenging TimeAs parents, we want to know that there is a community out there that understands and a community that we can lean on in times of need. This is why I’m so excited to have Jess Hansen on the show today. Jess is one of the most incredible advocates for her children that I have ever seen. I was fortunate enough to be invited into her team of people to provide aquatic therapy to support her son Jaxon after his accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. Jess and her husband never lost faith and never gave up...
2021-12-2957 min
E3 Collective PodcastAbbie Gacke - SLP, Swallowing and Feeding SpecialistAbbie a wife and mom of two young boys and a speech language pathologist with specialty training in breastfeeding/lactation counseling, infant feeding disorders, and childhood feeding difficulties. She started my career in the suburbs of Chicago, where she gained specialized experience working with children (birth-adolescence) with various feeding and swallowing difficulties. Those experiences solidified her passion in the area of feeding and swallowing.She is now working as a speech language pathologist for an ENT private practice in Iowa. When moving back home to Iowa, she realized there were less resources readily available to parents in...
2021-02-0445 minE3 Collective PodcastMatt Sloan - Sensory Fitness, LLCToday we have Matt Sloan joining us on the show. Matt is a Certified occupational therapy assistant, personal trainer, former special education teacher, coach, and owner of Sensory Fitness LLC.Sensory Fitness was created to provide fitness for everybody while focusing on neuro-diversity. Taking sensory difficulties into account Sensory Fitness focuses on specific movements and activities to help with symptoms of ASD, SPD, ADHD, and other neuro-diversities.As many of the listeners know, this is a topic that is very important to us. We have so much research about the life-long benefits of physical activity...
2021-01-1850 min
Feeding CuriosityMike Hagensick on Empowering OthersMy guest today is Mike Hagensick returning to the podcast. Mike is the co-founder of the E3 collective the vision of the collective was sparked while Mike was a special education teacher, working with children with complex needs. He worked with many great teachers, paraeducators, physical therapists, and occupational therapists through close collaboration and a shared vision of opportunity during this time.
Students were able to access unique experiences and opportunities, leading to improved quality of life as Mike transitioned into his new role. He started the Panther Academy for water safety to promote evidence-based learning to s...
2021-01-0958 minE3 Collective PodcastWendy Jones - The Optimists JournalWendy Jones is a writer and Life Design Coach passionate about building self-awareness to create flow in life. She has spent years training her optimists lens to help build a growth mindset that has framed her life experience which includes healing after the near death experience of her youngest child, thriving after divorce, raising four children, two who have become Division 1 athletes, one who reminds her most of herself, and the youngest on the autism spectrum. She knows that human struggle is a necessary part of achieving flow state and can help people reframe difficult transitions in life to...
2020-12-311h 00E3 Collective PodcastScott Davidson - Living AdaptiveScott is the founder of Living Adaptive which highlights amazing individuals that have achieved incredible things despite facing significant adversity. Scott, himself, was born with a congenital disability that significantly impacted his legs, but he did not let that define the rest of his life and instead uses humor, authenticity, and openness to guide his path as a father, adventurer, and content creator.https://www.livingadaptive.com/@living_adaptive--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/e3collective/support
2020-12-0736 minE3 Collective PodcastTricia Frericks - Clinical Supervisor at Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing ClinicTricia Frericks is a clinical supervisor at the Roy Eblen Speech and Hearing Clinic at the University of Northern Iowa. The clinic is affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, which is dedicated to the preparation of students who will be entering the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. In this way, the clinic's service delivery model revolves around the provision of assessment and therapeutic services by students under the supervision of faculty and staff members in the department. The clinic provides services for all forms of speech, language, and hearing disorders for persons of all ages.
2020-11-2041 minE3 Collective PodcastDr. Megan-Brette HamiltonDr. Hamilton is an assistant professor at Auburn University and a certified speech-language pathologist. She spent 10 years in New York City schools, the largest school district in the U.S, and recently published a classroom manual “Strategies for Successful Classroom Communication”. https://anchor.fm/e3collective/supportFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/meganbrette.hamiltonInstagram - @meganbrettehttps://www.meganbrettehamilton.comhttps://www.meganbrettehamilton.com/classroom-manual--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/e3collective/support
2020-11-1248 minE3 Collective PodcastDr. Melissa Pangelinan - Auburn University Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity LabDr. Melissa Pangelinan is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. She completed her Ph.D. in neuroscience and cognitive science at the University of Maryland. Over the last five years, she has developed adapted physical activity and sport programs for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities (including autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy). Most recently, she has developed virtual exercise and fitness programs for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Her research has measured the efficacy of these programs with respect to motor skill development, physical activity levels, sleep, and neurocognitive outcomes.
2020-11-0543 minE3 Collective PodcastStacey Atiyeh - Solution Marketing Manager N2YStacey Atiyeh is the solution marketing manager for N2Y. N2Y is a special education curriculum company and Stacey will get into more details in the show, but as a former special education teacher I had a fantastic experience with N2Y. They have truly built solutions to meet the educational, classroom, and life skill needs of students with the most significant needs and It was truly a blessing to my classroom when I taught.Instagram - @staceyatiyeh and @n2yincFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/stacey.atiyeh and https://www.facebook.com...
2020-10-2935 minE3 Collective PodcastKatie Devereaux - Early Childhood Special Education ConsultantKatie Devereaux is an early childhood special education consultant in the Cedar Valley. We had a great conversation about early access and early childhood special education and the importance of a family-centered IEP team and IEP meetings. Katemdevereaux@gmail.comInstagram - @katemdevereaux--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/e3collective/support
2020-10-2230 minE3 Collective PodcastMary Cayten Brakefield - Universal ClothingMary Cayten Brakefield is a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a major in Retail and Consumer Sciences and a minor in Business Administration. She competed as a member of the Lady Vol swim team. Mary Cayten is now pursuing a masters degree in Fashion Design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. After graduating she plans to start a clothing label with her mom in their hometown of Nashville, TN focusing on universal design. We get into her core beliefs about clothing and access and opportunities for all people. Instagram - @marycaytenF...
2020-10-1421 minE3 Collective PodcastGretta Berghammer - University of Northern Iowa and Sturgis Youth TheatreGretta Berghammer teaches coursework in drama education and theatre for youth at the University of Northern Iowa. She serves as the Artistic Director for the Sturgis Youth Theatre, a community-based theatre providing class and production-related experiences for students ages 4-16. In 2010 she founded the Spectrum Theatre program for kids on and off the Autism Spectrum which provides in and after school drama based interventions that best support the development of pretend play, social interaction and non-verbal communication. The primary focus of Ms. Berghammer’s creative work has been in the development of performance pieces, Theatre in Education programs, and staged productions t...
2020-10-0721 minE3 Collective PodcastJulia Abbott - Yoga Instructor and Superhero Yoga ProjectJulia is an E-RYT 500 teacher out of Cedar Falls, Iowa. She first fell in love with an ambitious asana practice in her late teens, and found a love for the philosophy and metaphysics of yoga and meditation in early adulthood. Armed with a healthy dose of compassion, a smile, and teaching experience with bodies of every age and ability, she is able to meet you where you’re at and help you further your practice and understanding of yoga. Julia currently teaches hot yoga, hatha yoga, chair yoga, adaptive yoga, yoga for collegiate athletes, yin yoga, yoga nidra, and medit...
2020-09-3055 minE3 Collective PodcastJoe Beckman - Youth Motivational SpeakerJoe Beckman is joining us and his message and vision for human connection is incredible and extremely relevant as we navigate COVID-19. Joe is a youth motivational speaker and has been speaking for over 15 years. He’s presented in over 1500 schools which roughly translates to over 1 million students and teachers he has impacted. He is coming out with his new book called Just Look Up which you can find at justlookupbook.com. We mentioned SMACK Packs in the show so check them out, you will love them! https://www.shopsmackpacks.com/https://anchor.fm/e3collective/support
2020-09-2341 minE3 Collective PodcastEllie Shimp - Overcoming AdversityEllie Shimp is a Therapeutic Recreation major at Winona State University and E3 Collective intern this summer. Ellie was a competitive swimmer for 10 years and highly involved in mission work. As she was going into her senior year of high school, she was in a jet ski accident that crushed her leg forcing her to be life-flighted to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. After multiple surgeries and months of recovery, Ellie overcame considerable adversities and is living a full-life. She shares her incredible perspective on working through challenges and embracing life. Her mission in life is to provide the best...
2020-09-1726 minE3 Collective PodcastAllyson Schwab - E3 CollectiveAllyson Schwab is the mother of four with twin girls who are three and on the Autism Spectrum and a professional photographer. Her willingness to share her family's journey with authenticity and humor has positioned her as a thought leader in the advocacy space for children and adults with diverse abilities. Allyson is one of the founding members of E3 Collective and shares a vision for creating access and opportunities for all children and adults while supporting their families and caretakers. Website - https://www.e3collective.comInstagram - @hayandbobsmomFacebook - @A...
2020-09-101h 08
Feeding CuriosityMike Hagensick: Education, Coaching, and Fun Vs. Fulfillment"The choices that you make throughout the day are going to lead to your performance in any setting." - Mike Hagensick
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Mike Hagensick is currently the assistant swim coach at the University of Northern Iowa and the founder and director of the Panther Academy for Water Safety. Mike has his Masters in Special Education. He has served as a consultant with the Auburn University Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Lab and was an author on a recently published paper on adaptive...
2019-11-1957 min