Teaching through Emotions
Betsy Burris
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Can teachers change a toxic school?
This episode takes us back to a Teacher Support Group I led over a decade ago at a school steeped in chaos. What seemed like an unproductive, blame-filled space was actually an unconscious mirror of the school’s deep dysfunction—a fascinating concept called parallel process. Joe and I examine how systemic issues infiltrate individual classrooms and what teachers can do to cultivate a healthy learning environment against incredible odds. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Teaching through Emotions is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. We talk about * how the group’s dynamic echoed the school’s wider culture of chaos * what makes school holding environments chaotic * a gendered pattern of blame * empowering strategies for teachers to cultivate healthy classroom cultures For my non-teachers out there: The dynamics of group behavior, the impact of leadership, and the power of individual action within a dysfunctional system apply far beyond school walls. Have a story about your school’s culture, or a time you navigated chaos? Share it with me: 413.239.4158. If you enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a review or rating on your podcast app. It helps us reach more teachers! External Links teachingthroughemotions.com Credits Founder and Host: Betsy Burris Co-Host: Joe Johnson Producer: Jullian Androkae Audience Development: Andreea Coscai Music: Tom Burris/Jabbering Trout Thanks for reading Teaching through Emotions! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe
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