Think Inclusive Podcast

About the Guest(s): Nikki Heiman is a veteran special education teacher and a prominent advocate for inclusive education. She is the founder of My Creative Inclusion, a platform offering valuable resources and strategies for inclusive practices. Nikki is also a sought-after speaker, delivering keynotes across the United States on inclusion and disability mindset. In addition to her professional dedication, she is a devoted mother to her 14-year-old son, Trenton, who has Down syndrome.Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Think Inclusive Podcast, host Tim Villegas sits down with Nikki Heiman, an influential advocate for inclusive education and founder of My Creative Inclusion. They delve into the significant barriers to inclusive practices in schools and discuss effective strategies to change educators' mindsets around disability and inclusion.Nikki emphasizes the importance of transitioning from a deficit-based approach to a strengths-based model in special education. She shares personal experience