Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special

The Go-To Podcast for Special Educators who want to reduce their stress and begin to feel success.

Hey special educator…

Overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to-do list? 
Wish you had the skills to build a rock-solid team with your paraprofessionals? 
Do you find yourself scouring the internet for how to meet the diverse needs of each student on your caseload?

Hey there friend…I’m Jennifer Hofferber from Sped Prep Academy, an award winning veteran special education teacher and current instructional coach who has walked in your shoes through each of these challenges.

And yes, I've got the metaphorical blisters to prove it!  I’ve cried your tears and felt your pain and now I’m here to support you the way I wish someone would have been there to support me. 

Listen in each week as my guests and I dish out practical wisdom to help you handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way, and learn how to laugh in spite of the chaos to celebrate those small, yet significant victories that only a special educator can understand.

So…Are you ready? Wipe your tears and put on your superhero cape because together we are going to learn how to survive and thrive in the ever crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh so you don’t cry profession of being a special education teacher.

Next Steps:

Visit the Website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com

Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademy

Email Me: jennifer@spedprepacademy.com

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Recent Reviews

Billabug

Brand New Teacher

I just started listening and I’m on episode 31. This has been a great resource. I’m hoping to catch up by the next school year 25-26. Thank you for doing the show.
Yo_NayNay

Great podcast!

Such an essential resource Special Educators! It’s a must listen!
great for backups

Extremely informative

As a parent of a twice exceptional child, I started listening to get an insiders perspective so I could better assist in her accommodations. I since decided to go into the field of special education and I enjoy listening to the podcast during my daily commute while I’m pursuing my certification.
Brbale

What a gift

I have been blessed to personally work with Jennifer while I was a general education teacher and she was one of my biggest cheerleaders to show me that I was made for SPED. Her passion for this job is inspiring. Getting this knowledge from her brain is truly a gift ❤️
Jessica_Lynn!!

Inspirational and Wonderful!

This podcast is soooo good! I love that it’s a quick PD session I can listen to during plan time or over my lunch. Jennifer has so much great knowledge to offer. When I’m don’t listening I always feel inspired and ready to go change the world for my students!
Linzi-herd-a-shep

My new fave podcast

Just listened to three of Jennifer’s podcasts and they are amazing!! The overwhelm episode spoke to my heart (the type A wanna be, is a perfect description 😂). This is a great listen!!👏🏻👏🏻
Educators for More

Thank you!

Jennifer is honest and speaks from her real life experiences in special education. It is great to hear how she has overcome the struggles that special education teachers everywhere have and how to celebrate those small victories that sometimes we, as special educators, are the only ones that see them! Thank you Jennifer for helping special educators from every classroom know that they aren’t alone!
bdewald

Hello!

I’ve been a gen ed middle school teacher in Oklahoma for 15 years and am following my heart further by moving into Special Education. I enjoyed listening and am eager to learn more Jennifer! Thank you for these!
DJP601

High Quality Expertise

I had the priviledge of being what I called the third amigo for about 8 years working with Jennifer and her BFF. Her knowledge and skillset is practical for being a special education teacher. I learned a great deal from Jennifer and her passion for Special Education helped build up my passion for Special Education as well. Give it a listen! You won't be disappointed!
becker515

Veteran teacher knowledge base!

I’m just going to go ahead & write a review because I know this will be an amazing podcast! Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge, years of experience, innovative ideas & compassion for students!

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