Send us Fan Mail All teachers have had to deal with a difficult or disruptive student. There's often one in every class and sometimes a few of them within the same class! Jackie and Jennifer share some of their top strategies for managing these students in an effective way, whether kids or adults. These include focusing on positive reinforcement, developing ... Show More
Feb 2023
43. Dealing with Difficult Parents: Tips for Effective Communication for New Teachers
In this episode, we dive into tips for effective parent communication for new teachers, with a focus on dealing with difficult parents. We discuss common types of difficult parents, strategies for maintaining professionalism and boundaries, and effective communication strategies ... Show More
15m 58s
Apr 2022
5. Classroom Management Tips
Does this sound familiar… you are attempting to deliver a lesson, but the kids are off-task, distracted, talking to each other, and you…. Get louder… attempting to be heard by the few that are giving you their attention. At the same time you are getting more and more angry and de ... Show More
28m 3s
Nov 2020
159: Connecting Students in a Disconnected World
Breakout rooms, collaborative projects, games—whatever we do, it's crucial that we do something to get our students talking to each other. In this episode, I'm giving you a huge list of ideas teachers have shared with me for getting students to interact better, both in-person and ... Show More
35m 18s
Oct 2021
Normalization with Ginni Sackett
If you're a Montessori teacher who is having challenges in the classroom -- say you have a disruptive child, or a loud child, or maybe a room full of disruptive, loud children -- then this episode is for you. (And if you're just a curious parent, you'll gain some too.)
1h 1m
Jul 2025
Teaching Overconfident Students
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this episode of ESL Talk, we tackle the challenge of teaching overconfident students. Our special guest, Melanie from Diction HQ, shares her expert strategies and insights on how to effectively eng ... Show More
41m 58s
Aug 2025
Teaching with Empathy and Respect: Part 1
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.In this powerful two-part episode, we sit down with Swiss-Brazilian educator and bestselling author Maya Eigenmann to explore how empathy, calm, and respect can transform the way we teach. Maya shares ... Show More
41m 27s
Oct 2025
EP 146 - Communication Techniques that Strengthen Rapport
This episode explores practical communication techniques that help SLPs build strong, trusting rapport with students and clients. Jessica discusses why harsh, punishment-based communication often backfires, and offers evidence-informed strategies that foster connection, collabora ... Show More
12m 42s