{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"403. Teaching Today's Kids with 22-Year Veteran Jodie Culpepper","description":"In this episode of Beginning Teacher Talk, Dr. Lori sits down with veteran teacher Jodie Culpepper, who shares how years of classroom management challenges, student behavior concerns, and overwhelming stress nearly led her to resign after 22 years in education. Jodie opens up about what helped her regain confidence, find hope again, and rediscover the joy of teaching through stronger classroom routines, simple behavior strategies, and a renewed focus on relationships with students. What You'll Learn: \u2022 Why many experienced teachers feel like beginning teachers in today's classrooms \u2022 How classroom routines and procedures can reduce behavior challenges and create a calmer learning environment \u2022 Simple classroom management strategies that improved hallway behavior, transitions, and student engagement \u2022 Why focusing on one or two changes at a time is often more effective than trying to overhaul everything at once \u2022 The importance of building relationships and &quot;teaching to the heart&quot; before focusing on academic results Resources Mentioned: \u2022  Monthly Motivators \u2022 Learn more about Dr. Lori's programs If you've ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or wondered if you're the only teacher struggling with classroom management, this episode is a powerful reminder that you're not alone. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and share this episode with another teacher who could use a little encouragement and support. Need to regain control of your classroom? Save your seat at the tropical island virtual teacher retreat, where we\u2019ll talk about how to prevent challenging behaviors from derailing your entire day - even if you feel like you\u2019ve already tried everything, you don\u2019t have admin support, and parents don\u2019t seem to care. Click here to save your seat! https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com\/need-this Stay connected with us! Follow us on Instagram @beginningteachertalk Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel! Be sure to follow, rate, and subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast so you never miss an episode. Warmly, Dr. Lori ","author_name":"Beginning Teacher Talk: A Podcast for New Elementary Teachers","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drlorifriesen.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41669690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203027965"}