Episodes

In this special CTE Month episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis sits down with a high school career center director/principal to spotlight the transformative impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE) on students, schools, and communities. Together, they explore how modern career centers are bridging the gap between academics and real-world application through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and work-based learning opportunities. ...

In this special CTE Month episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte introduces the guest lineup for February. This episode previews the conversations and also sets the stage for three upcoming guest features: • Robert C. Washington, Principal of Samuel A. Heyward Career Center, on leadership, innovation, and the future of CTE • Todd Scholl, Founder and Lead Learner of the Center for Educator Wellness and Learning (CEWL), on educator wellness and sustainable schoo...

Classroom culture is often discussed in terms of student behavior, but culture does nott begin with students. Culture begins with educators. In this reflective episode of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, Dr. Lashawnte invites educators to pause and examine the unspoken lessons students learn every day. Through tone, consistency, language, emotional regulation, and follow-through, teachers model what is valued, what feels safe, and what it means to belong in a learning space. Thi...