Melissa Cropper, OFT | Rob Handy, Lanphier High School

Rob Handy, a special education teacher at Lanphier High School (https://lanphier.sps186.org/) in Springfield, Ill., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a special education program utilizing the North American Building Trades Unions’ (https://nabtu.org/) MC3 program. Handy also shared his journey from aspiring professional baseball player to a special education educator demonstrating the power of vocational training for students with disabilities.



Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (https://www.oft-aft.org/) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the issues facing Ohio's education system. Cropper also discussed some controversial bills being pushed through during the Ohio Legislature's lame-duck session and their potential impact on schools and communities.