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Hello Everyone! My name is Shelly Weaver-Magruder. I am a Special Education Administrator and have held various positions in my twenty years in public education. I believe that all students can learn and that all students should have equal access to education. I am married to a wonderful husband, we have two beautiful, smart daughters, and the most amazing granddaughter. I have a purebred English Bulldog who is the love of my life. I hope to raise awareness of the downward spiral that Students with Disabilities are experiencing and implore our educational stakeholders, school districts, and state agencies to ensure that this student population receives equal access to education in their chosen learning environment. This educational crisis is affecting educators globally, and the need for further research on effective best practices, and updated policy guidance is paramount if we are to meet the individual educational needs of this most vulnerable population.

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