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Do you want to be the change that you want to see in the world? Meet Magdalena Landziak, a special needs assistant (SNA) who's doing just that. 

Join our host, Ultan Mac Mathúna, as he chats with Magdalena, an experienced SNA in a Primary school in Co. Limerick. From her beginnings as a teacher in Poland to creating a national magazine for SNAs (AMYGDALA) in Ireland, Magdalena's story is a narrative of determination, innovation, and deep understanding of the distinct challenges that special needs assistants face. She has taken this understanding and created a platform that empowers SNAs with the necessary tools to serve those who depend on them. 

As we unravel her journey, you won't want to miss her insights on the crucial role of SNAs in our society. Magdalena's vision for the future of the profession is as inspiring as it is necessary, as she emphasises the importance of being technologically savvy and the need for additional CPD around autism. 

In this episode, Magdalena provides her top 3 CPD tips for SNAs planning for the academic year ahead. You can listen to her recommendations in a bite-size, separate short bonus episode. 

Magdalena’s CPD recommendations for the year ahead, are for Assistive Technology, Autism and Wellbeing. Luckily for you, we have you covered! You can book CPD this Autumn with dwec.ie and Magdalena:
Challenging Behaviour. Strategies for SNAS
The role of an SNA while supporting students’ well-being
Mood Matters. Wellbeing webinar for SNAs
Dismantling Culinary Culture with Neurodiversity. The role of SEN teachers and SNAs while supporting students acquiring life skills

You can follow Magdalena on Instagram via @sna_zone 

And you can find more information on her magazine for SNAs, AMYGDALA, here: www.snazone.ie 

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Teachers Themselves is a DWEC original, produced and created by Dublin West Education Centre produced by Zita Robinson.