As we know, a classroom built on procedures and routines is more likely to foster positive relationships, and experience productivity over an unstructured and unpredictable classroom. Well-defined routines and procedures not only keep students safe, but helps maximize our instructional time.

**I invite you to hear from SEVEN incredible Northern Kentucky educators--ranging in service from Kindergarten to high school, and the arts--in the hope that you may walk away with a fresh idea or insight to kick off the next school year.

Be sure to check out some of the resources mentioned from these amazing teachers:*Ashley Rabe, Kindergarten teacher in the Kenton County School District
--photos* of what Mrs. Rabe shares in this episode*Casey Kirk, Gifted and Talented Resource Specialist in the Williamstown Independent School DistrictAlyssa Vanderpool, Music teacher in the Fort Thomas Independent School District*

Leah Jefferson, High School teacher at the Ignite Institute's Education pathway college
--Google slides to accompany what Mrs. Jefferson shares in this episodeElizabeth Winkler, High School math teacher in the Bellevue Independent School District
--Links to some of the tools Mrs. Winkler mentions in this episodeChristy Daugherty, Reading and Math Interventionist in the Kenton County School District
--Example "get-ready" slide that Mrs. Daugherty shares in this episodeAbby Weyer, Kindergarten teacher in the Bellevue Independence School District