Challenge 1: Starting Fresh Each Year

“That behavior must have worked for you in some way.” That simple shift in thinking can change everything. In this episode, we’re diving into why mindset matters, how our beliefs influence our responses, and how entering the school year with compassion can transform our classrooms and our relationships with students.As always, THANK YOU for listening. Your support means the world to me. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode!Make sure to connect with Ms. Chyna on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, & Threads: @especiallyspedLINKS TO ALL THINGS MS.CHYNA (@ESPECIALLYSPED): https://beacons.ai/mschynaREGISTER FOR VIRTUAL LIVE EVENT: Helping Students Find Their Calm: Calming breaks & sensory tools that work!

I thought I had a lot of teaching figured out…until I didn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing a few humbling moments that reminded me we never stop learning in this profession. We’ll chat about growth, perspective, and why some of the best lessons come when we’re willing to admit we don’t have it all figured out. Trust me—you might just see teaching a little differently after this one.As always, THANK YOU for listening. Your support means the world to me. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode!Make sure to connect with Ms. Chyna on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, & Threads: @especiallyspedLINKS TO ALL THINGS MS.CHYNA (@ESPECIALLYSPED): https://beacons.ai/mschyna

Where do you start when students start displaying challenging/disruptive behaviors? How do you figure out the function of behaviors? Are calm down spaces really worth having in your classroom? If you’ve ever wondered any of these things…then, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode! As always, THANK YOU for listening. Your support means the world to me. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode! Make sure to connect with Ms. Chyna on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, & Threads: @especiallysped LINKS TO ALL THINGS MS.CHYNA (@ESPECIALLYSPED): https://beacons.ai/mschyna

It’s a new year, which means we have a new podcast name (“Chats with Ms. Chyna”) AND even more importantly, new goals to help us survive teacher burnout. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode! As always, THANK YOU for listening. Your support means the world to me. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you never miss an episode! Make sure to connect with Ms. Chyna on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, & Threads: @especiallysped LINKS TO ALL THINGS MS.CHYNA (@ESPECIALLYSPED): https://beacons.ai/mschyna

It’s a new year, there are new challenges; and we must change our mindset to survive! Listen in to see what I’m referring to!

Being a teacher is tough. But, being a first year teacher is even tougher. I want to support you in anyway that I can! SO, I have created this podcast with the hopes that it will help you start out the year strong and feeling like, even though you don’t know it all, that you are ready to take on your first year as an educator!

As a teacher, there are so many challenges and “to-dos” that arise each day. There is always something you are trying to problem solve and there are always things you want to do better. We are our own worst critiques. However, when we hear others say things about the decisions we make in our classroom, it can be even more disheartening. It makes you question all that you do and all that you stand for. But here’s the deal, you can’t believe everything you hear. Join me in listening to this podcast while I talk about the 5 things that teachers may hear, that should NEVER be taken as an insult.

So often I get asked about how I manage to accomplish all of the things I need to get done in a day; and the answer is simple, utilize tools to help you get things done. In this podcast, I will share the 5 tips/tools I use to help me be more productive throughout the day. Hope you are ready to start getting things done. You got this!

As the year comes to a close, many of us teachers are starting to take a look at our class lists for the following year. One of the biggest challenges teachers face is allowing students to start fresh in a new grade level, despite their past! Students with challenging behaviors or students with diverse needs may need additional support in your classroom, but listen here to find out why this is so important each year!