Season 5
Episode 6
Lannie Davis
Rob Birdsell and Dr. Erin Barisano welcome Lannie Davis to discuss inclusive education, special needs leadership, and the growth of the Julie Billiart Schools.
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In this enlightening episode of The Next Class, hosts Rob Birdsell and Erin Barisano sit down with Lannie Davis, a trailblazer in inclusive education, to discuss her transformative work at the Julie Billiart Schools. From their humble beginnings as a single campus to their current multi-campus model in Ohio, Lannie reflects on her decade-long journey of serving students with special needs and her visionary approach to leadership. She delves into the "JB Way," the challenges of recruiting and retaining educators, and her dreams of expanding outside Ohio to states like Florida, which offer robust special needs scholarship programs.
Join Rob and Erin for an inspiring discussion that celebrates education, faith, and the transformative power of community.
Join Rob and Erin for an inspiring discussion that celebrates education, faith, and the transformative power of community.
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