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
Mastering Classroom Management with Rocio Avalos