December 05, 2024

Cliques, Clowns, Toughies, and Tattletales Part Two

30 minutes

“Many times it has nothing to do with the teacher. It has something to do with their heart and their needs inside that need to be met." — Katie Klipp

Welcome back to Part Two of our conversation with Katie Klipp. Dealing with trying behaviors in the classroom can feel overwhelming; however, Katie, a veteran teacher, offers us a plethora of tools to help combat tricky behaviors. Katie emphasizes the importance of empathy, relationship building, and proactive teaching techniques.

Discover how every child’s behavior is a reflection of deeper needs and how to implement methods to support students facing emotional and academic struggles. Katie shares her personal experiences and how they had a deep impact on her teaching philosophy.

Key Takeaways:

Approach every child with empathy, remembering they are "somebody's whole world."

Build positive relationships and understand the deeper issues behind student behavior.

Utilize proactive strategies and engaging activities to maintain classroom order.

Implement practical behavior management techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.

Embrace your role as a teacher, knowing you are not alone in your struggles and have the power to make a significant impact.

Teachers are more than educators; they are leaders, mentors, and a lifeline for their students. You may feel you are at the end of your rope. You are not alone in your struggles within the classroom. You have an impact. Stay in the fight. Stay in the race. And remember to stay PRO-active, not RE-active.

Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire — not in your own strength — but through God's power and his grace working in you.

Go do what God has called you to do!

About Our Guest

Katie holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education and has taught first grade at Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, SC, for twenty years. She also assists at BJUPress in writing, revising, and consulting. She enjoys hosting workshops for teachers and assisting teachers with classroom management, technology, and creative instruction.