Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast - Personal Expression in School

Is your school ready to handle REAL personal expression?

On this week's Pam and the Purple Couch, we're discussing in depth into the challenges facing students who push boundaries. From gender identity to "furries," we're tackling the tough questions about what's acceptable in today's classrooms. Plus, a trip down memory lane to the 80s and 90s when things were... simpler?

Join host Puzzle Box Pam, Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DePristo as they explore the gray areas of self-expression in schools. Make sure to not miss this episode here: https://youtu.be/TSOjOAMD0cU

0:00 - Show Trailer

0:25 - Introductions and Personal Expression in School

1:25 - Political Advertisements about Furries in the Classroom

3:40 - Generational Gaps

8:22 - Dressing up as your inspiration

9:54 - Distracters in public schools

12:02 - Educators obligation to protect their students

14:18 - Stemming and getting care

20:28 - Pam's Solution and disruption

23:41 - Real World Examples

26:19 - Kids and Parents in Crisis

27:56 - Wrap up of Episode

29:03 - End of Episode

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Host Bio:

Pamela Furr, affectionately known as Puzzle Box Pam, is the founder/CEO of Puzzle Box Academy and Kaleidoscope Interventions. She is a seasoned educator, holding a degree in early childhood education. She is well-versed in regulations regarding reimbursement of insurance plans regarding child therapy services, having worked as a licensed insurance agent and adjuster for over two decades. In 2007, Furr left behind the finance and insurance industry when her son was diagnosed with Autism. Since then, Furr has dedicated her life to the education and early intervention treatment of children and their families on the Autism spectrum. Furr’s achievements as a leader in the last ten years include pioneering evidence-based strategies for accelerating academic achievements and leading Puzzle Box Academy to growth and scale during economic challenges while maintaining high-quality programs.