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The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities

Vanessa Wilkinson, Tara Hanson, Kim Wimer, Sheena Gunia

Booking Overview

The PL Project explores practical solutions to education challenges through multidisciplinary perspectives from lifelong learners—mixing practical takeaways with humor and resources. It’s a good platform for experts in special education, assistive technology, and behavior/communication supports who want to translate best practices into real-world implementation.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

srizvi@nsseo.org

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Host

Vanessa Wilkinson - NSSEO AT Facilitator and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Serves as a facilitator/host on The PL Project and participates in interviews focused on implementation of assistive technology and relat...

Tara Hanson - NSSEO District Coach. Co-hosts episodes and leads discussions with education and special-education/AT professionals about instructional implementation, training, and real-world classroom documentat...

Kim Wimer - NSSEO District Coach. Hosts episodes that connect educator/practitioner experience with actionable approaches to assistive technology and instructional planning.

Sheena Gunia - NSSEO District Coach. Co-hosts episodes featuring practitioners and specialists from autism services and communication support fields, focusing on dignity/respect, instructional control, and cross-...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Practitioners and specialists in special education and related fields—especially assistive technology/AAC, autism services, applied behavior analysis, and instructional coaching—often with conference/presentation experience and published or recognized resources (e.g., QIAT leadership/authorship; fellowship or recognized programs).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or advisory roles in recognized AT/AAC initiatives (e.g., QIAT), Authorship/co-authorship of practice resources or toolkits, Conference presenting/training experience (regional/national/international), Professional recognitions/fellowships, Specialized certifications (e.g., BCBA, SLP credentials; AAC and communication expertise)

Recent Guest Discussions

Sayard Bass II - Real-world AT Implementation, QIAT And Collaboration/initiatives, Training And Teaching As Essential Learning Components.

Kelly Fonner - Applying QIAT To Real-world AT Implementation And Related Documentation/resources; Beyond The Checklist; QIAT Leadership And Practice.

Carly Franzgrote - Increasing Communication Across Environments; Aac/functional Communication Coaching; Practical Strategies For Teams.

Shannon Wess - Beyond Compliance Approaches That Prioritize Dignity/respect; Instructional Control; Autism Awareness And Related Training.

Recent Topics

Assistive Technology, Special Education, Autism, Aac, Behavior Analysis

Episodes

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The PL Project 27 - Dr. Ilana Nankin: Breathe for Change

September 14, 2026

On this episode, Tara and Sheena talk with Dr. Ilana Nankin about her incredible work with Breathe For Change and her own inspirational educational and well-being journey.  Dr. Ilana Nankin, Founder and Co-CEO of Breathe for Change, a transformative higher education institution. Ilana is an award-winning educator and entrepreneur whose classroom experience revealed a powerful truth: when teachers thrive, students succeed. That realization led her to earn her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instructio...

The PL Project 26: Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass II

March 31, 2026

On this episode, Vanessa Wilkinson, NSSEO AT Facilitator and SLP, and Tara Hanson, NSSEO sit down with Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass again. Kelly and Sayard presented Beyond the Checklist: Applying QIAT for Real-World AT Implementation at our recent NSSEO Institute Day. If you haven't heard it already, head back to the previous episode, Episode 25, and then come back for this awesome conversation that dives deeper into implementation and documentation.

The PL Project 25: Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass

December 04, 2025

NSSEO District Coaches Tara Hanson and Kim Wimer sit down with Kelly Fonner and Sayard Bass to discuss their upcoming presentation at the NSSEO Jan 5th Institute Day titled Beyond the Checklist: Applying QIAT for Real-World AT Implementation. NSSEO and member district staff can click here to register.    Kelly Fonner is a special educator and AT consultant who has been a para-educator, teacher, instructional media specialist, assistive technology specialist in EI, K-12, university, and statew...

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How do I get in touch with The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities?

The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities is hosted by Vanessa Wilkinson and Tara Hanson. Its publicly listed email is srizvi@nsseo.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities?

The publicly listed email for The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities: srizvi@nsseo.org.

How many listeners does The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities have?

Podseeker estimates The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities?

The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Practitioners and specialists in special education and related fields—especially assistive technology/AAC, autism services, applied behavior analysis, and instructional coaching—often with conference/presentation experience and published or recognized resources (e.g., QIAT leadership/authorship; fellowship or recognized programs). Common among recent guests: Leadership or advisory roles in recognized AT/AAC initiatives (e.g., QIAT); Authorship/co-authorship of practice resources or toolkits; Conference presenting/training experience (regional/national/international). Recent guests include Sayard Bass II, Kelly Fonner, and Carly Franzgrote.

How hard is it to get booked on The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The PL Project: Expanding Possibilities cover?

Recent episodes cover Assistive Technology, Special Education, Autism, Aac, and Behavior Analysis. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

srizvi@nsseo.org

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