The Brian Mendler Show

In episode 5 of “Beyond the Behavior,” Brian & Ms. Chyna dive into a multitude of topics: high standards for students, expectations, communication skills, self-reflection for teachers, and the power of modeling real life situations in front of students.

One of the most important take-aways for teachers and/or parents is to know that it is ok to not have it all figured out.  It’s ok to have tough days and to feel sad sometimes.  Ms. Chyna and Brian talk about how it’s important to use those days as learning experiences for students and children and to model how you cope during those times.  It’s important for children to know that everyone has things that they have to deal with and that it’s how we deal with them that matters.

Ms. Chyna and Brian talk about the importance of holding students to a high standard while also being realistic with what they can and cannot do. Students need to know that teachers are rooting for them and holding them to a high standard. Together, they also discuss the importance of helping students develop respect.  While this is important, Brian and Ms. Chyna talk about how it’s a gradual process and how it’s important to first start with clear expectations and limitations.

This episode is not only jam packed with various strategies & teacher tips to help you better manage your classroom and work with students, but it will also provide you with new strategies that you can begin implementing right away: start where the kid is at and grow from there, create teacher evaluations that can be completed by students, and model real life situations and emotions in front of your students to help develop social skills.

In episode 4 of “Beyond the Behavior,” Brian & Ms. Chyna dive into the idea of “rules” and consequences. Together, they share strategies and ideas that will help you effectively manage your classroom by setting clear and kid friendly expectations.

One of the most important take-aways for teachers and/or parents from this episode is to remember that consequences don’t have to look like a “punishment” for them to work.  Brian Mendler dives into the idea and process of having constructive consequences in schools and the overall impact that has had on students.

Lastly, Ms. Chyna and Brian talk about the importance of including students in tough conversations. Students need to be involved in the problem-solving process. Allowing students the opportunity to brainstorm with an adult to come up with ideas to “repair” a relationship or solve a problem can be highly effective.

This episode is not only jam packed with various strategies & teacher tips to help you better manage your classroom, but it will also provide you with new strategies you can begin implementing right away: On-A-Roll Certificates, Wow Wall, Reward one in honor of all, etc. As always, we’re rooting for you! Keep doing what’s right for kids. You’ve got this!!

In episode 3 of “Beyond the Behavior,” Brian & Ms. Chyna go over power statements and “power questions” that will help set you up for success. Together, they share strategies and ideas that will help you effectively communicate with students, parents, and administration regardless of the situation (escalated parents/students, students with anxiety, parents that want to feel heard, etc.).

One of the most important take-aways for teachers and/or parents from this episode, is to take time to listen. Brian Mendler discusses the acronym L.A.A.D, in which he reminds us to Listen, Agree, Acknowledge, and Defer. Ms. Chyna and Brian talk about the importance of being upfront and “real” with students – diving into conversations that they have with students about state testing and other challenges students might encounter.

This episode is not only jam packed with various strategies & teacher tips to help you communicate effectively as a teacher, but it will also provide you with new language ideas that you can start using right away. As always, we’re rooting for you! Keep doing what’s right for kids. You’ve got this!!

In this LIVE show, Behavior Gurus, Brian Mendler (former self-contained teacher, author & speaker) and Chyna Lynner (special education teacher & social media influencer) will help solve behavior, classroom management & student engagement/motivation issues. We will take your questions and provide strategies to use immediately with the most challenging kids & parents.

In episode 2 of “beyond the behavior,” Brian & Ms. Chyna discuss strategies to help YOU overcome power struggles. Together, they share new ideas for what to do when students refuse to do the task at hand, along with strategies to use when students use disrespectful language. One of the most important take-aways for teachers or parents from this episode, will be to take time to try to figure out the reason behind the behavior. Brian Mendler discusses the acronym HALT, in which he reminds us to identify the reason “behind the behavior” by looking at whether or not the student is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired.

Ms. Chyna talks about the importance of negotiating with students and how sometimes it’s ok to compromise on a designated task or assignment. While Brian Mendler touches on the importance of remaining firm and still implementing consequences as appropriate. This episode is not only jam packed with various strategies & teacher tips to help you overcome power struggles, but there are also strategies that can help with students who frequently use swear words, struggle with consequences, or need to be held accountable. As always, we’re rooting for you! Keep doing what’s right for kids. You’ve got this!!

In the premier episode of “Beyond the behavior,” Brian & Ms. Chyna discuss behavior hacks & teacher tips to help teachers survive through the end of the year. 

They share new ideas in regards to relationship building & elopement: taking time to truly dive into the impact that embarrassment & being called out can have on a kid – especially when done in front of their peers. 

Together, they discuss the importance of involving kids in the decision making process & how to allow kids control, while still being in charge of your classroom. 

Ms. Chyna explains “choice language” and how to ask questions by offering choices rather than yes/no questions (which can often lead to an undesired response for both parties).

Together, Brian & Ms. Chyna, will dive into the students who are connection seeking. Discussing different attentional needs (Some students getting very little attention at home & some students getting an abundance of attention at home that they don’t know how to live with out it) and how to support all of your students with attentional needs.

Last, but certainly not least, Brian & Ms. Chyna will discuss how to stay personally connected with students without taking personally what they do and say, even on their toughest days. 

This episode is not only jam packed with various strategies & teacher tips to help you survive through the end of the year, but it’ll also re-inspire you to keep doing what’s right for kids – even when it’s hard. You’ve got this!!

Genia Stephen, Good Things in Life Podcaster and special needs advocate, shares her passion for creating a disability positive community, why she isn’t a fan of self-contained classrooms and the alternatives that can be applied in our schools.

The most interesting educator in the world, Raul Hinojosa, tells us what it was like running a school in Kazakhstan, Costa Rica and working for a queen in Qatar where some kids had million dollar allowances.  He discusses pushing boundaries, taking risks and never being afraid to try something new.  Learn his number one strategy to assimilate and connect with any student in any culture.

#SEL, #ThatOneKid #MostInterestingEducatorInTheWorld

James Smithson, Para Educator, discusses what it felt like to go from perfect vision until the age 23 to legally blind almost overnight, and how sharing those obstacles helps him connect with his middle school students.

Jennifer Sey, Film Producer of Netflix’s award winning documentary Athlete A, talks about growing up in the abusive culture of elite gymnastics, her inspiration behind her decision to make the film, and why she is so passionate for giving all kids the choice to return to school full-time!

Jeff Kubiak, Assistant Principal & Author, talks about the struggle & joy of growing up with 30 foster brothers & sisters, how the sorrow of missing the Olympics by .12 of a second led to his downward spiral of addictive behaviors, & how one teacher changed his life.