Unified Exchange

Episode 12: Stories from the Community

For Episode 12 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we featured stories submitted by members of our incredible community! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

Episode 11: Unified Art with Erin Boe

For Episode 11 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Erin Boe, 2024-25 Minnesota Art Educator of the Year and champion for Special Olympic's Unified Art program. The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

Episode 10: Unified Physical Education Roundtable

For Episode 10 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with educators in Unified Physical Education, who are using sports and activity to make their schools more inclusive! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!

Episode 9: Jen Hansen on Young Athletes

For Episode 9 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Jen Hansen, Special Olympics International Director of Early Childhood Development! Jen is devoted to the growth of Young Athletes, bringing inclusion to the youngest members of the Unified Movement. The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes! Learn more about volunteering at Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this June at https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/get-involved/volunteer/open-roles.

Episode 8: Carter Will on being a Unified Leader

For Episode 8 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we connected with Student Athlete Ambassador Carter Will to learn more about his Unified journey. As a Student Athlete Ambassador, Carter uses his platform as a member of the Bethel University Football Team to encourage inclusion and kindness in his school and community! The Unified Exchange podcast is led by the SOMN Unified Champion Schools team, bringing the voices of educators, students, staff, volunteers and others with unique perspectives to the entire SOMN community. Stay tuned for future episodes!