Find Your North
Conversations for special education leaders, district administrators, and educators who are doing the hard work of building better systems for students.
Leadership, Compliance, and the Work That Matters
Find Your North is a podcast for education leaders who are navigating the complex, often overwhelming world of special education. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Duke, founder of Salt Creek Learning, each episode explores the real challenges SPED directors, principals, and district leaders face — and offers practical, grounded perspectives for moving forward.
Whether you are a SPED director trying to reduce compliance risk, a principal supporting an inclusive campus, or a teacher looking for tools to serve students better, this podcast is for you.
Find Your North
The Salt Creek Learning Podcast
Honest conversations about special education leadership, compliance, and building systems that work for students and staff.
What You’ll Hear on Find Your North
IEP Compliance & SPED Law
Breaking down IDEA requirements, compliance best practices, and how to build systems that protect students and districts.
SPED Leadership
Real conversations about leading special education departments — the wins, the challenges, and what it takes to do this work well.
Inclusive Schools
How general education and special education can work together to build truly inclusive learning environments for all students.
Data & Student Outcomes
Using data responsibly to drive decisions, track progress, and demonstrate the impact of special education programs.
Secondary Transition
Preparing students with disabilities for life after high school — Dr. Duke’s area of doctoral research and deep expertise.
Systems & Innovation
Building sustainable systems, leveraging technology, and finding creative solutions to the persistent challenges in SPED.
Dr. Amanda Duke
Dr. Amanda Duke is a districtwide education consultant and founder of Salt Creek Learning. With experience as a classroom teacher, SPED director, and principal of a statewide virtual school serving 600+ students, she brings a rare combination of frontline experience and strategic leadership to every conversation.
Known as “calm in the storm,” Dr. Duke is passionate about helping districts build systems that work — for students, for staff, and for the long term. Her doctoral research explores how expectations and communication influence secondary transition for students with disabilities in virtual settings.
Invite Dr. Duke to Speak at Your Event
Dr. Amanda Duke is available for keynotes, panel discussions, and professional development sessions for education conferences, district leadership teams, and SPED organizations.
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If the podcast resonates with you, let’s talk about how we can support your district directly.