On a new Teachers' Lounge, it's Tina Hardy! She's the coordinator for the Center of Accessibility and Neurodiversity at Illinois Valley Community College.
Basically, it's her job to make college accessible for students who need extra accommodations. That could mean more time to complete a test if a student has a physical impairment that affects writing. It could also mean helping students use software to record lectures and take notes.
The laws change quite a bit when students with disabilities move from high school to college, so Hardy helps students make that transition.
We talk about the winding journey that led her to teaching and the important conversations she has with students about why learning can feel hard — and how she guides them toward the tools and strategies that help them thrive.
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Tina Hardy
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Music: Our show's theme music is from the northern Illinois-based band Kindoves, featuring the songs "Popn," "Origins" and "Quiche." You can find more of their music on their SoundCloud page. You can also listen to the episode of WNIJ's Sessions from Studio A where they were featured.
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