13 - It’s Not Personal, Its Procedural with DeAnn Hanisch

DeAnn Hanisch is a ceramics teacher in Omaha, Nebraska.  In this episode we talk about her focus on classroom management.  She explains her approach as, “Students come into class and know exactly what to expect.  They can take a breath, sit down, relax, and take in what I have to teach them but also create in their own headspace.”   We discuss her mantra “it’s not personal, its procedural” and how a Ready Board helps to provide clear expectations and classroom protocols for her students.  She focuses on ways to call out positive behavior to support her classroom community and provide behavioral support for students who need it, in-person, and online.  She offers ideas for this year’s ceramics curriculum with a focus on process over product.