When Students Get on Your Nerves—and Why That Matters
Episode 6 of the Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together podcast, hosted by Michael Bonner, titled "When Students Get on Your Nerves—and Why That Matters" was published on February 3, 2026 and runs 13 minutes.
February 3, 2026 ·13m · Conversations Unleashed: Rising Together
Summary
Let’s tell the truth—students, teachers, and parents get on each other’s nerves. After returning from a trip to Utah with our 7th graders, I was reminded that growth brings friction. In this episode, Michael Bonner unpacks what “iron sharpens iron” really looks like in the classroom, why relationships matter more during developmental shifts, and why the middle of the year is the moment to lean in, not pull back.
Episode Description
Let’s tell the truth—students, teachers, and parents get on each other’s nerves. After returning from a trip to Utah with our 7th graders, I was reminded that growth brings friction. In this episode, Michael Bonner unpacks what “iron sharpens iron” really looks like in the classroom, why relationships matter more during developmental shifts, and why the middle of the year is the moment to lean in, not pull back.
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