# Inclusion with a “Sparkle Effect”: Q&A with Linda Mullen

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Developmental disabilities & delays, Inclusion, Learning disabilities & delays, Peer support, Special education, Student engagement

##### Resource Types
Blog posts

##### Author
The Inclusion Lab

##### Year
2015

I’m thrilled to welcome the executive director of a terrific organization that helps make inclusive cheer squads and dance teams a reality in high schools across the country.

Linda Mullen has been with The Sparkle Effect right from its start in 2008. She’s here today to talk about how the first Sparkle Effect team got started, how the organization works, and what kind of difference it’s made in the lives of students with and without disabilities.

[Read the blog post](http://blog.brookespublishing.com/inclusion-with-a-sparkle-effect-qa-with-linda-mullen/)