March 12, 2026
How do we ensure that the lessons learned within school walls translate to a lifetime of independence?
In this episode, we’re sitting down with three dedicated educators from Springdale Schools: Cindy Wilton of Monitor Elementary School, Jennifer Chacon of Jim D. Rollins Elementary School of Innovation and Baylee Weidrick of Hellstern Middle School. As special education teachers in Community-Based Instruction classrooms, Cindy, Jennifer and Baylee are doing much more than teaching traditional academics—they are helping students navigate the complexities of the real world.
Listen/Watch Now: https://app.smore.com/n/p271k-bridge-to-independence
In this episode, we’re sitting down with three dedicated educators from Springdale Schools: Cindy Wilton of Monitor Elementary School, Jennifer Chacon of Jim D. Rollins Elementary School of Innovation and Baylee Weidrick of Hellstern Middle School. As special education teachers in Community-Based Instruction classrooms, Cindy, Jennifer and Baylee are doing much more than teaching traditional academics—they are helping students navigate the complexities of the real world.
Listen/Watch Now: https://app.smore.com/n/p271k-bridge-to-independence