Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators)

113. The one where she says Goodbye

In this special highlight episode, Lisa looks back on the most powerful lessons from over 100 episodes of Teach, Task Box, Inspire. From the importance of visuals and ind

112. What to Do When You’ve Tried Every Behavior Strategy

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the real reasons behavior strategies “fail” and what to do when nothing seems to work. You’ll learn how misalignment — whether it’s the

111. The Micro-Moments That Matter

In today’s episode, Lisa dives into one of the most underrated but most powerful parts of behavior support: the micro-moments. These are the quick 5-second decisions—tone

110. The Real Reason Students Refuse Work

Work refusal is one of the most common challenges teachers face, but we often make the mistake of assuming all refusals are the same. In this episode, Lisa breaks down th

109. Building Culture When Teaching Feels Lonely

In this heart-to-heart episode, Lisa opens up about what it’s like to feel isolated as a special educator and how to build school culture even when you’re the only one in

108. Sensory-Based Learning-Teaching Through the Senses

In this episode, Lisa breaks down what it really means to teach through the senses. She explains how sensory processing is the foundation for learning, how to identify se

107. The Psychology Behind Why Task Boxes Work

In this episode, Lisa digs into the why behind task boxes — the real psychology and brain science that make them such powerful tools for students with special needs. You’

106. Turning Problem Behaviors into Teachable Moments

In this episode, Lisa breaks down what an autism classroom actually is, why it exists, and what makes it unique compared to other classroom settings. She explains that an

105. Redefining the Culture of Staying Late

In this episode, Lisa gets real about the unspoken culture of overworking in education and the guilt that often comes with leaving at contract time. She challenges the ou

104. Anger and Explosive Behaviors: Understanding the Why Behind the Outburst

In this episode, Lisa dives into one of the toughest challenges special educators face — anger and explosive behaviors. From meltdowns to moments of defiance, Lisa helps

103. When Paras Don’t Listen: Training and Leading with Confidence in Inclusion

In this episode, Lisa gets real about one of the hardest parts of being a special education teacher — training paraprofessionals who just won’t listen. She breaks down wh

102. ADHD Tips and Tricks in the Classroom

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa dives deep into practical, classroom-tested strategies for supporting students with ADHD. From setting up structured envir

101. Task Boxes Meet Burnout Prevention

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares a fresh perspective on how task boxes can support not just students, but teachers too. Burnout in special education

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of Teach, Task Box, Inspire

In this milestone 100th episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, I’m celebrating by looking back at the biggest lessons from the past 100 episodes. Instead of just rattling o

99. Building Paraprofessional Confidence From Day One

In Episode 99 of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, we’re focusing on the heart of every special education classroom—paraprofessionals. When paraprofessionals feel confident, the

98. Fading Prompts Without Losing Independence

In Episode 98 of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, we’re tackling one of the trickiest parts of special education: how to fade prompts without losing independence. Too much suppo

97. Winning Over Parents in the First Month-Positive Communication Strategies to Build Trust from the Start

At the start of the school year, parents are handing over their most precious people to us every day — and for many, that trust doesn’t come easily. In this episode of Te

96. "Eat That Frog"

Do you ever feel like your to-do list as a teacher is never-ending—and the hardest tasks keep hanging over your head? In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, Lisa H

95. Your First Paraprofessional Meeting of the Year-What to Cover and Why

Starting the year strong with your paraprofessionals can make or break your classroom flow. In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa walks you through exactly what

94. Teaching: The Most Difficult Profession in the World

Teaching is more than a career—it’s a calling. But let’s be honest: it’s also the hardest profession in the world. In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, Lisa Holla