Episode 69: How to Rebuild Trust With a Disruptive Class

We’ve all been there—the class that just won’t settle, the group where every lesson feels like a battle, the moment when trust between you and your students feels like it’s slipped away. In this episode, we unpack what really happens when a class becomes disruptive and, more importantly, how you can rebuild trust step by step.

From understanding what went wrong, to pressing the reset button, to focusing on consistency and relationships over rules, this episode offers practical strategies grounded in patience and persistence. You’ll walk away with tools to not only regain control, but also to create a classroom culture that feels safe, respectful, and connected.

Trust can be repaired. Disruption doesn’t have to define your teaching story. Join me as we explore how to turn a challenging class into an opportunity for growth—for you and your students.

👉 If this episode resonates with you, share it with a fellow teacher and tag Coffee & Whiteboard Markers on Instagram or Facebook. Let’s remind each other: trust is always worth rebuilding.