EP 164 How About Them Apples with Sandra Andrews

"The strategies really boil down to relationship-building in the classroom. We have to learn to treat kids as though they're human beings, more so than just students." - Sandra Andrews How About Them Apples? That's the name of Sandra Andrews' program for effective classroom management, which helps teachers learn how to stop problematic behavior before it gets out of hand, making sure that every student has an environment in which they can learn from their teacher. In this episode, Sandra shares some of these strategies, the mindset behind them, and the benefits for everyone involved in the classroom. If you would like to know more about Sandra and her consulting services, go to sjandrews.com. 03:20 - How do you find consulting opportunities at schools? 04:25 - The ins and outs of classroom management 09:00 - What is your teaching style? 10:35 - How and why to mitigate power struggles with students 13:35 - Unconditional respect builds great relationships 16:55 - How long is Sandra's typical consulting arrangement?