Melanie Hayes

Dr. Melanie Hayes, founder of Big Minds micro-school, shares her journey of creating an educational haven for twice-exceptional learners. She discusses the unique challenges these students face in traditional schools and the importance of fostering self-advocacy. The conversation highlights a shift to a strengths-based approach, promoting creativity and social skills in learning. Listeners will gain insights into building nurturing environments and supporting neurodivergent children, along with valuable resources for advocacy and community connection.