You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, right. You’re nuts, lady.”
Spoiler alert. I’m completely sane. After 13 years in a high school classroom, teaching everything from Art 1 to AP®Studio Art (with a 100% pass rate no less), I only saw administration in my room twice for discipline issues. Both occasions had nothing to do with my class but rather an outside problem. I went to work every single day and enjoyed watching my students give their best to whatever task I put before them. It was calm, it was peaceful, and it was electrifying all at the same time. I’m not here to brag, I’m here to tell you that you can have this environment too. It’s glorious. And what’s better, is that these strategies are easy to implement and free to execute. No fancy printouts, no gimmicks, no reward or participation chart, no sticker system. Just a mission and a mindset. Join me inside for the details. You will not regret it.