Are you tired of the same old "sit down and be quiet" approach to classroom management? Then you won't want to miss episode 41 of the Teacher Goals podcast featuring the amazing Dr. Deonna Smith! In this episode, we'll be discussing how to create an equitable and caring classroom culture that is rooted in joy. Deonna shared practical and actionable tips that educators can use to build a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and heard. Get ready to learn some awesome tips and tricks that will make your classroom a place where students actually want to be! And don't worry, we promise there won't be any boring lectures or pop quizzes - just a whole lot of laughter and learning. Let’s Connect! Want to connect with Deonna? Visit her website or follow her on Instagram  You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com for co-teaching and tips to use your classroom experience to become an author. You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.