EP 20: Supporting Educators Behind the Scenes with Dr. Deanna Goodrich

How do schools continue supporting students when specialized educators are in short supply? In this episode of Q-Ed Up, Tracy Lynn sits down with Deanna Goodrich, Director of Program Services at Sonya Biggs Educational Services, to discuss the realities of supporting students with visual impairments, building partnerships with school districts, and navigating educator shortages across multiple states. Drawing from her experience as a teacher, administrator, and educational leader, Brittney shares how understanding the perspectives of educators, principals, and district leaders helps create stronger support systems for students. She also discusses the growing demand for specialized services, the importance of consistency and communication, and why collaboration remains essential as schools face ongoing staffing challenges. In this episode: • How educational leadership experience helps build stronger partnerships between schools, educators, and service providers • What schools can do to navigate staffing shortages while ensuring students continue receiving the support they need • Why collaboration, consistency, and relationship building are critical to supporting educators and students alike About the Guest Deanna Goodrich is the Director of Program Services at Sonya Biggs Educational Services, where she oversees educational contracts, supports specialized service providers, and partners with school districts across the country. With experience as a teacher, administrator, and educational leader, Deanna is passionate about helping schools create meaningful access and support for students with diverse learning needs. About the Host Tracy Lynn is the host of Q-Ed Up and Vice President of Growth and Educational Solutions at Quantum Education Professionals. With a background in special education and educational leadership, Tracy is passionate about supporting schools, elevating educator voices, and creating conversations that blend the science, soul, and story shaping education. Q-Ed Up amplifies the voices of educators. Hosted by Tracy Lynn, this show shares real stories from teachers, leaders, and innovators—digging into what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next in education through science, soul, and stories. Sponsored by Quantum Education Professionals.   Quantum Education Professionals connects schools with the specialized staff they need, from nurses and therapists to special education and STEM teachers. With over 20 years of experience, our Q360 Workforce Solutions make staffing simple, freeing administrators to focus on students while we provide the right professionals to support learning.   Be sure to like and subscribe. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Q-edUp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pJzMXRQ2EXTQKYN2RCgw5 Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/q-ed-up/id1835570996