The Efficacious Educator Podcast

Episode 3: Transforming School Climate at New Britain High School


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What do you do when a school’s morning entry feels out of control? In this episode of The Efficacious Educator Podcast, host Sarah Bialek speaks with Chris Conant, Jim Brasile, and Meg Shea from New Britain High School in Connecticut about how they tackled a chaotic start to the school day—and transformed it into an organized, welcoming experience for students and staff.

They share how they:
✅ Built a collaborative team to address school climate issues
✅ Designed a morning entry system that improved safety, behavior, and morale
✅ Used collective teacher efficacy to drive meaningful change
✅ Applied lessons from morning entry success to new challenges, like bathroom culture

This episode is a must-listen for educators, school leaders, and anyone passionate about building positive school culture through collaboration and innovation.

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The Efficacious Educator PodcastBy Sarah Bialek