On this episode of The Flip Side, Hope King sits down with Dr. Mindy Higginson, Director of Professional Development and Student Learning, to talk about rethinking behavior management, teaching essential behavioral skills, and creating consistent classroom expectations. From helping students manage test anxiety and teaching them to advocate for breaks to building schoolwide behavior intervention practices, Mindy shares why students don’t always need a consequence—sometimes, they need a skill. Discover how consistency, collaboration, and a focus on both behavior and instruction can lead to meaningful improvements in student behavior and academic success.

On this episode of The Flip Side, Hope King sits down with special education and behavior specialist Chyna Lynner to talk about understanding student behavior, building stronger relationships, and helping students develop emotional awareness. From identifying the root causes of challenging behaviors and creating effective calming routines to teaching students how to communicate their needs, Chyna shares why looking beyond the behavior might be the key to helping every student feel understood and supported.

On this episode of The Flip Side, Hope King sits down with Dr. Nandi Inman to talk about the power of positive self-talk, challenging limiting beliefs, and creating a classroom where every student feels capable of greatness. From shifting your mindset and reflecting on the words you speak to building student confidence with her Young Mathematician Creed, Dr. Nandi shares why believing in yourself and your students is the first step toward meaningful change in education.

In this post, we’ll break down the main themes and actionable strategies from the episode, offering encouragement, expert advice, and practical tools to help you not just survive, but thrive—even when things don’t go as planned.

Welcome to a deep dive into one of the most powerful episodes of The Flip Side podcast, where the focus is on teaching, motivation, and the transformative power of perspective shifts. In this episode, the host welcomes back Lisa Peters, an experienced educator known for her practical wisdom and candid reflections on the realities of classroom life. Together, they explore what it means to grow as a teacher, especially during the “dark” seasons when motivation is low and challenges seem insurmountable.

Are you a teacher searching for that spark to reignite your passion for the classroom? Do you ever find yourself hoping for a better day, a more engaged class, or a smoother lesson only to feel stuck when things don’t magically improve? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent episode of The Flip Side a Get Your Teach On podcast, host Hope sat down with the legendary Joanne Miller, a fifth-grade teacher with 30 years of experience, to discuss the real secret to classroom success: action over hope.

If you’re searching for actionable strategies to sustain joy, foster positivity, and lead with intention in your school, you’re in the right place. In this special episode of The Flip Side podcast, recorded live at the 10th anniversary of the Get Your Teach On National Conference in Orlando, Ross Braun a lifelong educator and Vice President of Positive Education at School Life, shares transformative insights on leadership, daily habits, and the power of connection in education.

Welcome to a deep dive into one of the most inspiring episodes of "The Flip Side," the motivational podcast for teachers from the Get Your Teach On conference. This episode features Hannah Steele, an eighth-grade math teacher at Scintilla Charter Academy in Valdosta, Georgia, and a first-time presenter at the conference. Hannah’s journey, teaching philosophy, and actionable advice offer a powerful reminder: your authenticity is your superpower in the classroom.