Welcome to Bright Conversations!

In this inaugural episode, hosts Sarah Bevier and Shontaye Glover Jones introduce Bright Conversations, a podcast created for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and the broader Special Education (SPED) community. Tune in to hear what inspired the podcast, who it's for, and what listeners can expect in future episodes.

Sarah shares the vision behind Bright Ideas Media and how this podcast aligns with their mission to support SLPs and educators with real, practical, and meaningful professional development. This is your invitation to be part of an empowering space where learning and connection thrive!

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Guests

Shontaye Glover Jones
MS CCC-SLP
Shontaye is a children's book author, pediatric SLP, content creator, and professional speaker. In 2016, she founded her private practice Having Our Say, LLC to create a space where families and children would feel seen, valued, and be heard. Shontaye works with organizations and school districts around the country with a focus on literacy and creating equitable spaces for all students. Written under the pen name "Taye Jones," her debut picture book, "Liam's First Cut" (2020) is a story that centers family and neurodiversity as Liam, an autistic Black boy, prepares for his first trip to the barbershop. Her second book The Season of Yes! (2023) is a love letter to her favorite time of year, summer, and spending quality time with her mom during the season of endless opportunities for fun!
Sarah Bevier
M.S. CCC-SLP
Sarah is the co-founder of SLP Toolkit and Bright Ideas Media and has over 10 years of experience in the field of speech pathology. As a full time SLP, she was active in her district's speech pathology advisory council, mentored graduate students and CF-SLPs in the field of speech pathology, and regularly presented to teachers and speech pathologists on topics pertaining to behavior, communication, and vocabulary acquisition. She is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing and a Master's degree in Communication Disorders. She is also a member of ASHA, as well as a member of ASHA SIG (Special Interest Group) 16, which focuses on school based issues. She regularly presents nationally at universities and conventions on topics related to communication disorders.

Learning Objectives

1. Hear what inspired the podcast
2. Learn who Bright Conversations is for
3. Find out what listeners can expect in future episodes

Welcome to Bright Conversations!: FREE!
In this kickoff episode, hosts Sarah Bevier and Shontaye Glover Jones introduce Bright Conversations—a podcast created for SLPs and the broader special education community. Discover the inspiration behind the show, who it's designed for, and what you can look forward to in future episodes. Register to access the full episode in your dashboard. No CEUs are offered for this conversation.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Kids Through Play & Connection

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In this insightful episode of Bright Conversations, trauma-certified SLP Polina Shkadron explores how play and relationships can be powerful tools in supporting neurodivergent children in therapy. Register to access the full episode in your dashboard and submit for ASHA CEUs.