Episode 72 – Sarah Leigh

NOV 6, 202429 MIN
Toddcast Teacher Podcast

Episode 72 – Sarah Leigh

NOV 6, 202429 MIN

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<p>Episode 72 of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast: Sarah Leigh </p> <p>For the seventy-second episode of the Toddcast the Teacher Podcast, I had the wonderful opportunity of interviewing the Occupational Therapist at my school in Sarah Leigh.</p> <p>Sarah has been involved in education as an OT in Special Ed  for over 14 years and this year has joined my school in a mainstream setting. As an Occupational Therapist Sarah provides a wealth of knowledge and experiences. </p> <p>Sarah discusses the following:</p> <p>- About her career to date.</p> <p>- Why did she decide to become an Occupational Therapist.</p> <p>- Why did she decide to be an OT in an educational setting.</p> <p>- What an OT does and what it look like in a school setting. </p> <p>- What does her role look like in a Special Education setting and also in a mainstream setting. </p> <p>- Strategies and ideas that can best support students and teachers in the classroom. </p> <p>- Specific materials to help students in the classroom.</p> <p>- Are there any experiences, readings/books or professional learning to develop knowledge and understanding around OT. </p> <p>- One teaching resource you can’t live without. </p>