The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive
The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Inspired Educator—a supportive community designed to empower new and aspiring teachers to thrive in and beyond the classroom. Hosted by Dr. LaToya Crockett, experienced educator and founder of Thrive with Purpose Consulting and Development, this podcast delivers real-talk interviews with successful classroom teachers who are walking the walk. These educators are navigating the same highs and lows you're facing—and they’re here to share what’s working. Each episode is packed with: ✅ Practical strategies for classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement ✅ Encouragement for first and second-year teachers, career changers, substitute teachers, and student teachers ✅ Inspiring stories and expert advice from real educators still in the field ✅ Insights to help you build confidence, find balance, and grow in your purpose Whether you’re building your teacher toolkit or just trying to make it through the week with a little more joy, this podcast is your go-to space for support, community, and growth. 🎧 Tune in and join the journey to becoming the inspired educator you dreamed of being.
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The podcast focuses on burnout prevention, classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement, with episodes like Stress, Burnout, and Mental Health sharing therapist-approved strategies and How to Talk So Parents Will Listen providing actionable communication techniques for teachers.
Welcome to The Inspired Educator—a supportive community designed to empower new and aspiring teachers to thrive in and beyond the classroom.
Hosted by Dr. LaToya Crockett, experienced educator and founder of Thrive with Purpose Consulting and Development, this podcast delivers real-talk interviews with successful classroom teachers who are walking the walk.
These educators are navigating the same highs and lows you’re facing—and they’re here to share what’s working.
Each episode is packed with:
✅ Practical strategies for classroom management, parent communication, and student engagement
✅ Encouragement for first and second-year teachers, career changers, substitute teachers, and student teachers
✅ Inspiring stories and expert advice from real educators still in the field
✅ Insights to help you build confidence, find balance, and grow in your purpose Whether you’re building your teacher toolkit or just trying to make it through the week with a little more joy, this podcast is your go-to space for support, community, and growth.
🎧 Tune in and join the journey to becoming the inspired educator you dreamed of being.
In this episode of The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive, Dr. LaToya Crockett shares honest and practical advice on what to do when students start testing the rules. Whether it’s off-task behavior, ignoring directions, or pushing limits, these moments are part of every teacher’s journey but they don’t have to shake your confidence.
LaToya walks you through why students test boundaries and how you can respond with clarity, consistency, and calm, without raising your voice or second-guessing yourself. She also shares real examples from her kindergarten classroom and simple strategies new teachers can start using immediately.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why testing behavior is developmentally appropriate (and expected)
- How to shift your mindset from frustration to calm
- What to reflect on before responding to off-task behavior
- How routines, tone, and body language shape student response
- Why consistency and positive reinforcement matter more than consequences
This episode is perfect for:
- First-year teachers building classroom management skills
- Career changers and student teachers preparing for the first week of school
- Educators who want to stay calm, clear, and confident under pressure
Lets stay connected:
- Join the Thrive with Purpose Facebook community
- Follow Dr. LaToya Crockett on LinkedIn
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