Special Olympics Minnesota's Unified Champion Schools are transforming classrooms & communities statewide. Join our Unified Exchange, where we share ideas, stories, and resources to foster meaningful inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities.
In this episode of the Unified Exchange, we connected with Sherry Holloway.
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!
29 Apr 2026
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!
2 Apr 2026
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!
3 Mar 2026
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!
3 Feb 2026
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.
2 Dec 2025
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!
30 Oct 2025
Episode 7: Unified Advice and Memories
For Episode 7 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we asked Unified educators and admin to share their favorite Unified memories. From Unified sports events to stories of friendships between students, these extraordinary Unified leaders are making their schools more inclusive for all!
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!
2 Oct 2025
Episode 6: Youth Leaders on Making a Difference
For Episode 6 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we heard from two members of the Global Youth Leadership Council, Rylynn and Tom, and former Stillwater High School educator, Paula! Tom and Rylynn have been immense advocates for Unified programming for the past several years, speaking at the national level and leading the Unified movement across the world. Paula has mentored this extraordinary pair, as well as made inclusion the standard at Stillwater High School.
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!
28 Aug 2025
Episode 5: SOMN Student Leaders on Inclusion
For Episode 5 of the Unified Exchange podcast, we heard from four outstanding past and current Student Board of Directors Cabinet members! Students are at the heart of the Unified movement, and these four are truly leading by example in their schools and communities. We are so proud of their dedication and are thrilled to share their stories and insights!
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!
31 Jul 2025
Episode 4: Maia Miller and Peter Mayer on the Cool School Polar Plunge
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Unified Exchange podcast! Hear from educator Maia Miller and SOMN staff members Peter Mayer and Maxine Jennings for a conversation about the Cool School Polar Plunge.
This project is created by the Special Olympics Minnesota Unified Champion Schools team and will feature guests from our incredible community sharing their thoughts on inclusion, the Unified movement, Special Olympics and more. Stay tuned for future episodes!
30 Jun 2025
Episode 3: Students Bria and Ainsley on Inclusive Student Leadership
Students Bria and Ainsley discuss their experiences as student leaders and advocates for inclusion in an interview with the Unified Champion Schools team.
11 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Educators Suzi and Shawn on Modeling Inclusion
Educators Shawn Perez and Suzi Pierce discuss modeling inclusion and becoming National Banner Schools in an interview with the Unified Champion Schools team.
28 May 2025
Episode 1: Bill Fish on Leading with a Purpose
SOMN CEO and President Bill Fish discusses leading with purpose and the importance of inclusion with the Unified Champion Schools team in this interview.
23 May 2025
Episode 2: Educators Shawn and Suzi on Modeling Inclusion
Educators Shawn Perez and Suzi Pierce discuss modeling inclusion in schools with Maxine Jennings, highlighting the journey to becoming National Banner Schools in this interview.
30 Apr 2025
Unified Exchange, Conversations on Inclusion (Official Trailer)
Watch the episode here (https://youtu.be/2GJYLg545dM)!
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