Episode 5 A Voice With Choice

PBIS Journey to Genius

What does it take to become a teacher and navigate the complexities of different school environments? Kendra Peterson, a seasoned educator who's journeyed with us from the start of the PBIS system, joins us to shed light on her path to teaching and the significant role educators play in shaping future teachers. Kendra's personal experience, from her childhood fascination with school to a high school teacher's words of encouragement, inspired her to step into the world of teaching. In this episode, she opens up about her 'aha moment' during her first year of teaching, and the overwhelming sense of responsibility that came with it.
Transitioning from a small school to a large one brought about unique challenges, and Kendra guides us through her experience of this shift. Find out about the disciplinary systems in both settings, the differences, and how they were unified into one large system. Kendra's insights on the impact of this transition on discipline and student expectations are bound to intrigue you.
Brace yourself for a thought-provoking conversation on discipline and classroom expectations. Kendra underlines the necessity of a shared philosophy amongst teachers, but also highlights the challenges arising from differing expectations. Listen in as we unravel how PBIS and Love and Logic have helped establish a guiding framework for teachers to better handle classroom discipline and the tough decisions of when to send a student to the office. Wrapping up, Kendra shares invaluable advice for fostering positive behaviour and creating an environment conducive to learning and growth. If you're an educator looking for inspiration and tips on navigating the teaching landscape, this episode is for you.

https://www.pbisapps.org/articles/episode-35

Chapters

1. Implementing PBIS and Learning From Experience (00:00:07)

2. Teaching in a Merged School (00:05:46)

3. Difficulties With a Common Discipline Philosophy (00:12:29)

4. PBIS Journey to Genius (00:25:09)