Trust and Relationships to Foster a Positive Learning Environment with Susan Anderson

In this episode, Craig Randall interviews first grade teacher Susan Anderson. Susan, who started her career later in life after adopting two children, speaks on the value of building trust and relationships with students to foster a positive learning environment. The conversation covers her approach to formative assessments, differentiation, behavior management, and creating engaging classroom experiences.00:00 Introduction00:37 Meet Susan Anderson00:51 Susan's Journey to Teaching02:57 COVID Challenges and Overcoming06:59 Building Trust with Students14:34 Formative Assessment Practices29:37 Behavior Management Strategies33:34 Closing Thoughts