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Where Philosophy and Practice Align

Find an Outside Pin

Our Outside Pins are a collective of speakers, educators, and self-advocates reshaping conversations around inclusion, equity, and accessibility. These speakers bring lived experience, research, and practicality to every event.

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Brent Saccucci

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Brent is an educator, researcher, and consultant who makes conversations about literacy, inclusion, and social justice accessible and fun. With experience from grade school to university, Brent blends storytelling and humour to inspire change in the classroom.

Dr. Carly Christensen

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Dr. Carly Christensen (she/her) is a Disabled educator and scholar committed to inclusive education frameworks that recognizes disability as a valued identity. She brings stories of lived experience and perspectives and an unwavering commitment to the work of Disability justice and inclusion.

Dr. Leyton Schnellert

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Leyton is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, dedicated to supporting teachers in diverse and inclusive classrooms. His work is deeply rooted in place-conscious and culturally responsive practices.

Dr. Shelley Moore

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Shelley is a passionate inclusive education researcher, teacher, and storyteller based in British Columbia, Canada. Her work focuses on supporting teachers in designing inclusive classrooms for all learners.

Emily Mostovoy-Luna

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Emily is an educational consultant with extensive experience in special education and inclusive practices.

Hina Mahmood

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Hina is the senior occupational therapist at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation.  She specializes in promoting health, wellbeing, and meaningful inclusion for individuals of all abilities.

Joanne Picard

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Joanne Picard is an activist and storyteller whose advocacy work is deeply connected to the Nothing About Us Without Us movement, which seeks to ensure that policies and decisions directly impacting the Disabled community are made with their meaningful participation and input. Joanne infuses humour into everything she does.

Katie Jameson

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Katie Jameson is a community advocate and storyteller who shares her experiences as a mother of children with diverse needs.

Lauren MacLean

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Lauren is a passionate teacher, author, and outdoor learning consultant whose work inspires connection with nature and inclusive learning.

Laurie McIntosh

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Laurie is an experienced educator focused on building connections and fostering community in educational settings. Her approach emphasizes kindness, connection, and positive teacher morale.

Sarah Adomako-Ansah

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Sarah Adomako-Ansah is an award-winning educator and resource creator committed to human rights and diversity in education and leadership.

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