Sitting with Sean
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Recover Outloud: Episode 96: Michelle Steiner
Recover Outloud: Episode 96: Michelle Steiner
Recover Outloud: Episode 96: Michelle Steiner
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Michelle Steiner shares her journey with learning disabilities and how she empowers students through empathy and advocacy.
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Episode Overview
- Michelle uses her own experiences to connect with students who have disabilities.
- She highlights the importance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Michelle advocates for empathy and understanding in educational settings.
- Her blog serves as a platform for sharing stories and connecting with others.
- Michelle's passion for photography complements her educational work.
Having an IEP isn't something that makes them less than; it's a plan so they can be successful.
In this heartwarming episode of 'Sitting with Sean', you'll meet Michelle Steiner, an educator with a remarkable journey. Michelle, who has lived with learning disabilities since childhood, shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and using her experiences to help others. As she recounts her early struggles in school, Michelle highlights how these difficulties shaped her approach to teaching and advocacy. Her unique perspective allows her to connect with students who face similar hurdles, offering them understanding and support.
Michelle's candid discussion about her learning disability, dyscalculia, and visual perception issues offers insight into the realities of living with such conditions. She recalls the stigma she faced in educational settings and the importance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in supporting students like her. Through her narrative, Michelle emphasises the significance of empathy and advocacy in education, demonstrating how personal experiences can be a powerful tool for change. Beyond the classroom, Michelle is also a writer and photographer.
Her passion for storytelling and capturing the beauty of nature provides a creative outlet that complements her educational work. Her blog, Michelle's Mission, serves as a platform where she shares her journey and connects with others facing similar challenges. Michelle's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of embracing one's unique qualities. Her experiences not only highlight the importance of self-advocacy but also inspire others to find strength in their own stories.
So, if you're looking for a dose of inspiration and a reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, this episode is one to listen to.