Hosts Drs. Joe Gaston and Susan Ferguson discuss the array of experiences that have guided Dr. Allan Allday along his journey of supporting children, family, and educators through behavioral interventions and perspective-keeping, both in the United States and abroad. Tune in as Dr. Allday optimistically talks about the role hope plays in the lives of families and children who have a variety of needs and behavior problems and who often lack support and encouragement from the education community. He also offers advice and considerations for educators who work with students with a variety of behavioral needs, as well as how teacher reactions to severe behavior issues play a role in both short term and long term student outcomes, with emphasis on the importance of relationship building and of viewing the child as a person rather than a problem. From his role as Department Chair in the College of Education and Professional Studies, Dr. Allday offers insight to the importance higher education faculty play in active community engagement.