The EduCurious Podcast: An Interview with Alona Robillard: The One & Only

Creating a vibrant classroom culture is crucial for student engagement and learning. In this episode of The EduCurious Podcast, Alona Robillard, a fifth-grade math teacher at West Bay Elementary, shares her unique approach to teaching and her dedication to cultivating a positive environment. Alona unpacks her valuable insights into creating a classroom culture that not only supports learning but also encourages collaboration and creativity.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:52 Find Your Fit01:43 School Culture02:14 Room Transformations03:53 Sharing Content04:56 Target Tier One06:30 Assessing Student Learning and Engagement07:06 Teacher Growth07:37 Model It09:37 Summer Planning and Professional Development11:20 Preventing Burnout in Educators12:12 Advice from Ron Clark13:36 Resources14:08 Learning from Others and Continuous Improvement15:10 Tried and True Favorites of Whole Group Lessons16:00 Popular Activities and Classroom Strategies16:39 Classroom Management Essentials for New Teachers17:48 Understanding Tiered Instruction in the Classroom18:28 A Day in the Life: Classroom Management in Action21:23 Reflecting on Growth: From Year One to Year Five24:37 Celebrating Success: Awards and Achievements25:38 The Importance of Administrative Support26:30 Setting High Expectations for Young Learners28:33 Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices31:52 Harnessing Student Behavior for Positive Outcomes32:45 Love Them33:43 See the Greatness34:15 Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior36:34 Looking Ahead: Preparing Students for the Future37:10 Who Do You Want Leading the World?37:44 Closing#EduCurious #EduCuriousPod #ClassroomTransformation#WestBayElementary