Classroom Realities from a Principal's Perspective | Episode 17 with Charlie DePietro

Charlie DePietro, a principal at Mildred Osborne Charter School, joins us to dig into the realities of education today. With Jessica and Lauren, he explores the struggles educators face, from navigating rigid curriculum standards and standardized testing pressures to finding effective classroom management strategies that actually stick. We dive into how Common Core impacts and behavioral expectations in classrooms. Beyond the curriculum, we discuss the critical skills teachers need for classroom success, especially post-COVID, where both students and staff are experiencing lower stamina and higher frustration. Charlie sheds light on why perseverance and adaptability are essential qualities for teachers, and how training around biases and behavior management can create a more inclusive environment for everyone. This episode offers an eye-opening look into the day-to-day challenges within our schools and what it really takes to support both educators and students. Join hosts Jessica Eisenstat, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Dr. Lauren LaRose, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as they dive into raw and real conversations about all things kids. These two moms, who also happen to be mental health professionals, bring humor, debate, and a hefty dose of mom realness to every episode. From tackling children’s mental health to the daily chaos of parenting, nothing is off-limits. Follow The Little Brain Campaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/ Website: https://www.littlebraincampaign.com/