In this episode, Joe and I unpack a classroom story from Siobhan, a special ed teacher working with high schoolers who grapple with big emotions — by acting out in big ways. What happened when her students broke a deal they made? How did Siobhan handle it? (It wasn’t pretty, at first! But then it got, well, amazing.)
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We discuss:
Decoding Student Behavior: Understanding what “insufferable” behavior is actually communicating about student needs.
Teacher Self-Blame: How to stop the cycle of obsessive guilt and insomnia after a hard day in the classroom.
Creating a “Holding Environment”: The psychological secret to a stable, regulated classroom management style.
Reframing Teacher Regret: Why the moments you regret might actually be signs of professional strength and growth.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: How to talk frankly with your students about negative classroom dynamics and reset the energy.
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Credits
Founder and Host: Betsy Burris
Producer: Jullian Androkae of PodVision
Music: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout
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