About this episode

Dominique and Dena McNeal discuss the importance of relationships in effective classroom management.

In this episode of Active Listener, Dominique sits down with Dena McNeal, a middle school assistant principal with over 20 years of experience, to explore how relationships, routines, and consistency shape effective classroom management.Dena shares practical strategies for setting expectations, supporting teachers, and balancing accountability with care while emphasizing that respect is built through connection, not control.At its core, this conversation is a reminder that when students feel seen and supported, classrooms become spaces where both behavior and learning can thrive.

People in this episode

Host: Dominique

Guest: Dena McNeal

Topics covered

• classroom management
• relationships
• education
• teacher support
• student engagement

Keywords

• classroom management
• relationships
• education strategies
• teacher support
• student behavior

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Organizations: Lightspeed

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