ADHD, Behavior & Breaking the System: A Wake-Up Call for Educators with Dr. Stanley Ekiyor

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Episode 047: What if our schools are punishing the very kids they’re meant to protect?

In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode, Ron sits down with Dr. Stanley Ekiyor—educator, Doctor of Education, and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst—who shares the moment that changed everything: his first day as a substitute teacher, and the student whose life and death launched his mission to transform education for kids with ADHD.

From banker to behavioral expert, Dr. Stanley opens up about his journey into special education, the cracks in the system, and why most classrooms are set up more like courtrooms for kids with ADHD—built for punishment instead of progress.

You’ll learn:
✅ The heartbreaking story that changed Dr. Stanley’s life forever
✅ How ADHD students are misunderstood and mislabeled in traditional classrooms
✅ The difference between punishment and discipline (and why it matters)
✅ Why behavior is communication—and what educators can do differently
✅ How a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) can help students thrive
✅ What most school leaders don’t understand about neurodivergence
✅ How to build inclusive environments where ADHD students are seen, not shamed

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or neurodivergent yourself—this is the episode that will shift how you see the whole system.

🎯 Plus: How you can take these lessons and advocate for change in your own school, home, or community.

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