In this episode of Pathways & Possibilities, host Salena Burke sits down with Myeisha Ramirez, a Special Education Resource Teacher, to unpack why personalization in career learning isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

Together, they explore:

• How students with IEPs navigate career exploration

• What inclusive, accessible tools should look like

• The role of technology in expanding opportunity

• Why “meeting students where they are” is more than a phrase — it’s a call to action

Myeisha shares real classroom insight and a powerful story about how personalized support helped one student step into their future with confidence.

🎧 Whether you're a teacher, developer, or policymaker, this episode challenges us all to rethink what access, equity, and readiness truly mean.

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Guest Speaker

Myeisha Ramirez

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In this reflective solo episode, host Salena Burke connects the dots between the powerful conversations from the first four episodes of Pathways & Possibilities.

From designing futures and career exposure, to the power of reflection and building systems that listen — Salena revisits the key takeaways, recurring themes, and personal moments that continue to shape the vision for student-centered career learning.

She also shares a personal story of struggle and resilience, inviting listeners to consider how the system fails many students before they even begin.

🎧 Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek at the next episode: “One Size Doesn't Fit” — where we explore why personalization isn’t a luxury, but a necessity, especially for students with learning differences.

👉 Whether you’ve listened from the beginning or are just jumping in, this is the perfect episode to pause, reflect, and get ready for what’s next.

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Guest: Emory Brown, Director of Mentoring & Programming

Description:
What happens when students aren’t just participants—but co-creators? In this episode, we sit down with Emory Brown, a leader in mentoring and youth programming, to explore what it truly means to design with students, not for them. From listening deeply to their lived experiences to co-building systems that reflect their voices, Emory shares powerful insights on trust, collaboration, and equity in action.

We unpack how mentorship, design thinking, and educational systems can work together to elevate student agency—and why listening is the first step to transformation.

Perfect for: Educators, program designers, youth mentors, and anyone rethinking how we engage students in shaping their own futures.