11: 🎧 Student Engagement Strategies That Actually Work: Insights from a High School Psychology Teacher

In this energizing episode of The Inspired Educator, host Dr. LaToya Crockett sits down with high school teacher and instructional coach Erin Shook to explore practical, creative strategies for student engagement.

Whether you teach kindergarten or seniors, Erin shares actionable ways to get students talking, thinking, moving—and actually enjoying learning.

We cover:

✅How to rebuild student social skills post-pandemic

✅Why “elementary-style” tools (stickers, partner cards, silly games) still work for teens

✅Tips for using movement, music, and choice to increase classroom participation

✅The value of being real, flexible, and relationship-focused

✅Encouragement and SEL-based strategies for new and overwhelmed teachers

From daily check-ins to You Pick Two choice boards, Erin’s wisdom is the refresh you didn’t know you needed. Perfect for new and second-year teachers, career changers, and anyone who wants to make learning engaging.

💡 Try just one of Erin’s ideas this week—and tag her on Instagram (@teachwell.bewell) or LinkedIn to share how it went!

🔗 Connect with Erin:

Instagram: @teachwell.bewell

LinkedIn: Erin Shook https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-shook-69bbb0b5/