Mastering Classroom Management with Rocio Avalos
In this episode, Craig Randall sits down with Rocio Avalos, a first-grade teacher with 35 years of experience at Whitney Elementary.
They discuss her journey from aspiring chemical engineer to passionate educator, her classroom management and relationship-building techniques, and the significance of routines and responsibilities in fostering a successful learning environment.
Rocio also shares her experience with different observation models and reflects on the impact of the Trust Based Observations model.
00:00 Introduction to Rocio Avalos
00:43 Rocio Avalos' Journey and Teaching Philosophy
01:46 Classroom Management and Relationships
20:20 The Importance of Routines and Responsibilities
21:09 Trust Based Observations vs. Danielson Model
20 Minutes of Teaching Brilliance (On the Road with Trust-Based Observations)
On the road training schools in Trust-Based Observations trainings, we periodically see absolute teaching brilliance during our 20-minute observations. It dawned on us that we have an obligation to share this brilliance with all teachers so they can learn and grow from one another. Each episode is an interview with one of these teachers where we explore their strengths as they share their tips and tricks. Tips and tricks that definitely lead to improved teaching and learning.
- No. of episodes: 28
- Latest episode: 2025-06-14
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