Creating a Connected Classroom
From The TBRI Podcast by Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
April 2, 2026 · 47 min · Season 13 · Episode 7
About this episode
Marti Smith and Amie Huggins discuss their book on fostering trust-based relationships in classrooms.
Marti Smith and Amie Huggins join the podcast to talk all about their new book: Creating Connected Classrooms. Listen as an occupational therapist and a seasoned teacher talk about fostering trust-based relationships in classrooms to foster more joy, connection and learning.
People in this episode
Guests: Marti Smith, Amie Huggins
Topics covered
- education
- occupational therapy
- trust-based relationships
- classroom connection
- joy in learning
Keywords
- connected classrooms
- trust-based relationships
- education
- occupational therapy
- teacher strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
Books & works: Creating Connected Classrooms
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