# Sara: From Headteacher to Advocate: One Woman's Fight for Neurodivergent Children

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Podcast: [We're Not Your Typical Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-re-not-your-typical-podcast-7117160)
Published: 2025-09-15T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of "We're Not Your Typical," host Sara Donnelly, a headteacher with 14 years of experience in education, discusses the challenges within the schooling system and the unique experiences of neurodivergent girls and women. Sara. shares her journey from journalism to education and how her personal experiences, both as an individual with ADHD and as a mother, have shaped her focus on special educational needs (SEN). As she prepares to leave the traditional education system due to its inherent flaws, Sara reveals her plans to launch her own consultancy, providing advocacy support for parents of neurodivergent children. Tune in for valuable insights and advice on navigating the complexities of education and neurodiversity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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