Finding Your People - Brent Weaver | Episode 12

Brent Weaver from KState First joined The Quest for New Inspiration Podcast on this week’s special pride episode. They discuss PRIDE, Brent’s journey, and the importance of finding your people.

Brent Weaver is the Learning Assistant Coordinator with K-State First, the University’s first-year experience program and is the 2021 recipient of the President’s Award of Excellence of Unclassified Professionals in the category of Team Building, Community Building, and Service to the University. Through his work, he teaches both a first-year experience course and a training course for the peer mentors who support first-year students. As a teacher, he strives to create a community of care that also values deep reflection. Outside of K-State, Brent has been involved in over 12 theatrical productions since 2017 as an actor, writer, and composer, and co-hosts a podcast called Snarkcast.

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What makes an organization truly person-centered? How does a team stay committed to serving others for decades? In this powerful finale episode of our Disability Awareness Month mini-season, we sit down with Angela Penner, Director of Services at TECH – bringing unmatched heart and perspective to the individuals and families TECH supports every day!

Tune in to hear: Angela’s real-life journey through multiple roles at TECH

What most people don’t understand about those with disabilities
How advocacy and connection change lives
A behind-the-scenes look at Kansas’s 10+ year I/DD service waitlist
Why community partnerships are the future of inclusive support

“We all need help sometimes. People with disabilities are no different — they just sometimes need help communicating their needs. That’s where TECH comes in.”

PLUS: Learn how you can support TECH’s mission through the TECH Art Gallery, where creativity meets purpose.

Hit play, get inspired, and help us close out this mini-season with heart.

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