101: Finding Sustainable Joy in the Classroom with Dr. Deonna Smith

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Today's special guest is Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted In Joy: Creating a Classroom of Equity, Belonging and Care. Join us in the conversation about bringing joy and inclusivity back into our classrooms in a sustainable way that won't have us overwhelmed.
In today's episode we talk about:

• Early steps towards a more joyful classroom
• 3 steps towards better inclusion
• Mindset
• Whack-a-Mole
• An administrator's viewpoint on behaviors

Connect with today's guest, Dr. Deonna Smith:

• Dr. Smith's instagram - @deonnasmith
• Dr. Smith's book, Rooted In Joy
• Dr. Smith's website - Deonna Smith Consulting
• Dr. Smith's YouTube - That's Just Good Teaching

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