Inclusion Begins in Preschool with Tamara Wanink and Brittany Anselmo

Welcome! Neurodiversity is always an important topic for us. So many people, kids AND adults, have different ways of doing things, and all those ways should be included and accepted. Today’s show features two guests who are enlightening us on ways to create an environment that celebrates neurodiversity and implements the best inclusion practices. Join us! Tamara Wanink is a mom and the director of Chico Christian Preschool in northern California. Prior to this position, Tamara was a behavioral therapist, and she now enjoys merging her therapy background with the preschool environment.  Brittany Anselmo is the assistant director at Chico Christian Preschool. Prior to this position, she was an early education teacher with an additional degree in sociology. Her interest lies in the intersection of social services and the ECE field.  Show Highlights: Highlights of the inclusion practices at Chico Christian Preschool How teacher training is done by way of knowledge, understanding, and compassion to help each child be more successful How all the best tools in the world aren’t useful if teachers aren’t trained to implement them and have the proper perspective What makes an inclusive environment Practical ways to improve inclusion (Remember that a transition takes time and doesn’t happen overnight!) Links/Resources: Find out more: https://www.chicochristianpreschool.org/ ( Chico Christian Preschool) As mentioned in this episode, for inclusion training and resources, visithttps://cainclusion.org/ ( California Inclusion). Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center:http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org ( www.inclusiveeducationproject.org)    Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and