This episode, we interview Deb Gennarelli and discuss her experience with gifted education across the board. She addresses her career as an educator as well as what led her to specialize in gifted education. At the same time, Deb uses her story and works to help teachers, parents, and school administrators properly identify gifted and twice-exceptional children and learn the best ways to meet their academic, social and emotional needs. Come learn about the nuances of gifted education with Deb!

Deb Gennarelli can be found at https://www.deborahgennarelli.com/

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview Rachael Santapau and discuss her experience with her late-diagnosis. She reflects deeply on having grown up with no idea of her ASD reality. Rachael is a successful professional and she is a constant advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. She's open about the realities of working in a corporate setting as a neurodiverse adult. At the same time, Rachael doesn't hesitate sharing the impact her neurodiversity has on her relationship with her fiancée -- and what they've learned together! Come learn about the realities of understanding oneself -- and the world -- with Rachael!

Rachael Santapau can be found at https://www.instagram.com/raelesliereads

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview Charles Kransberger and discuss his work as a neurodiversity consultant and coach. As a professional, Charles spent his career advocating for the neurodiverse population and, in his work, he prioritizes educating various companies and employers so they genuinely understand their neurodiverse employees. At the same time, Charles emphasizes the importance of empathy and perspective in all facets, knowing that the world is still catching up to recognizing and valuing neurodiverse workers.

Charles Kransberger can be found at The Neurodiversity Collective

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview Catie Chase and discuss her work as a life coach. As a purpose-driven educator, learning specialist, and certified independent educational consultant, Catie has spent her career acknowledging and normalizing neurodiverse learners and leaders, students, and adults in college, and the workplace. She encourages her clients to thrive forward with grit and grace.

Find her book -- Understanding Me: A Modern Girls’ Guide to Managing her Neurodiversity with Grit & Grace -- online or where books are sold.

Catie Chase can be found at her website https://www.catiechase.com/

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview Jac Shaw and discuss her work at various schools. Specifically, she talks about her experience as a student case manager at The Putney School in Vermont. There, she is an active voice and support for neurodivergent students, faculty, and friends. At the same time, she dives into some pop culture misunderstandings with neurodiverse characters/actors, all while authentically exploring her own neurodiversity.

Jac Shaw can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn_elizabeth/

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview Amy Gillespie and discuss her work at Hilltop Prep School. There, she is an active voice and support for neurodivergent students. Together, we discuss her experience within education -- especially her role as a bridge of guidance for her students as they consider the transition from high school to university. She manages to do all of this while also co-habiting with a campus ghost.

Amy Gillespie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mrsgillespie.

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

This episode, we interview the magnificent Dr. Ellen Williams. A prominent voice within the world of neurodiversity in education, Dr. Ellen shares her experience and thoughts on the current educational climate and how neurodiverse individuals are impacted.

You can read her newest book, "A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation: Five Keys to Overcoming Emotional Outbursts, Anxiety, and Building Resilience in Smart Children Paperback" as well as her prior writings wherever books are sold! Please support her in her mission!

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod

Thank you for listening to the NooN Podcast! The NooN Podcast is brought to you by the Neurodiversity Collective, one of the foremost leaders in serving the mental health and social-emotional needs of the neurodivergent community. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/

If you have any questions, comments, or you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please email us at jake@theneurodiversitycollective.com

If you'd like to learn more, please follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ https://www.facebook.com/NerdingoutonNeurodiversityPodcast https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski https://www.instagram.com/NooN_Pod