As a lifelong educator, Joanne Steinback (Wheelock’66) worked at the forefront of the transformation of special education in the American school system. Her career is centered on implementing innovative strategies to effectively engage children with emotional challenges and learning disabilities. Joanne reflects on the lessons she learned, the challenges she faced, and the role BU played in sparking her life’s passion.

To learn more about the two schools at the center of Joanne’s extensive work in special education, visit oschool.org and hydeparkday.org.

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The Proud to BU podcast series highlights some of our most interesting and accomplished alumni and how their path to success began at Boston University.

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