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76 | LIVE COACHING: Can a Substitute Teacher Really Build Connection? A Veteran CRT’s Breakthrough with Disruptive Students

76 | LIVE COACHING: Can a Substitute Teacher Really Build Connection? A Veteran CRT’s Breakthrough with Disruptive Students

Update: 2025-09-09
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Ever wonder how you're supposed to connect with students when you're only in the room for a day—or even just a class period?


In this episode, I sit down with Vicki, a CRT or Casual Relief Teacher (that’s what we’d call a substitute here in the U.S.) from Australia with over 30 years of experience. She's frustrated, she's compassionate, and she’s so real about the behavior challenges she's facing—especially when connection feels almost impossible.


You’ll hear how we worked through some mindset shifts and practical strategies to help her feel less drained and more empowered—even in a role that doesn’t allow for long-term relationships.


 


~Elizabeth


 


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Just like Vicki did in this episode, you can pause, reflect, and reset—without needing a full classroom makeover.


Inside The Classroom Reset, I’ll coach you through practical ways to build connection, even when time is short and behaviors are big.


🌟 You don’t have to do this alone. Join us at theinspiredclassroom.com/reset.


 


 


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It’s your safe space to be inspired, supported, and reminded you’re not in this alone.


👉 theinspiredclassroom.com/community


 


 


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76 | LIVE COACHING: Can a Substitute Teacher Really Build Connection? A Veteran CRT’s Breakthrough with Disruptive Students

76 | LIVE COACHING: Can a Substitute Teacher Really Build Connection? A Veteran CRT’s Breakthrough with Disruptive Students

Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant