Zoë Korengold (they/them) is an educator and advocate servicing Lionsgate Academy – Shoreview. Lionsgate Academy as a public charter school was designed for Autistic students and guides neurodivergent students of many kinds on their educational path. Coming into their 4th year on the Support Response Team + Crisis Team, they understand the importance of fostering independence, self advocacy skills, self acceptance, and community building that begins from within. Zoë not only believes in community where everyone is valued, heard, and contributes— they have helped grow a community they never had, but needed, as an Autistic individual. Outside of Zoë’s work within Lionsgate, they are a visual artist, tarot reader, and proud godparent.