What if we made how a classroom feels just as important as how it functions? In this episode, Rachel welcomes Sanj, a co-founder of Voyage East, to share simple ways teachers can build more joyful and connected learning spaces.

Based on his blog post on voyageeast.org, Sanj introduces eight practical strategies, like greeting students at the door and creating calming spaces. He also shares a free set of exit tickets that help teachers check in with how students are feeling.

This episode is a reminder that happy classrooms are not perfect classrooms. They are places where people feel safe, respected, and ready to grow.