Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators)
Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.
In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.
Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom.
Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.
If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
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 Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa sh…
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 Hollady shares how the productiv…
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 to cover in your very first …
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 Hollady dives into why teaching is…
93. Real-Life Reinforcement: Using What Works at Home and in the Classroom
In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, host Lisa Hollady breaks down the difference between positive reinforcement and bribery—and why that difference matters more than you think. With real-lif…
92. How to Train Your Paras Before the First Day of School
In this essential episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., Lisa Hollady dives into one of the most impactful—and often overlooked—steps in setting up your special education classroom: training your para…
91. Inclusion Isn’t Just a Place- How to Help Gen Ed Teachers Support Your Students
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., host Lisa Hollady shares what true inclusion looks like—not as a classroom placement, but as a mindset and daily practice. Speaki…
90. IEPs-What to Read, Highlight, and ACT On Before Day One
In this episode of Teach. Task Box. Inspire., Lisa Hollady breaks down exactly how to tackle student IEPs before the school year starts—without the overwhelm. Learn which parts of the IEP to focus on…
89. The First 10 Days of School – Inclusion vs. Self-Contained
In this episode, Lisa Hollady breaks down exactly what to teach, practice, and model during the critical first 10 days of school—whether you’re in an inclusion setting or a self-contained classroom. …
88. Planning Your Year Backward – What to Prep This Summer to Stay Sane All Year
In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares how to flip your summer planning strategy and start with the end in mind. Instead of scrambling in September, learn what systems, visuals, routines, and materials…
87. Inside the Teach. Task Box. Inspire. Membership
In this behind-the-scenes episode, Lisa Hollady walks you through everything inside the Teach. Task Box. Inspire. Membership—and why it’s the go-to monthly resource for special education teachers loo…
86 . Self-Care Isn’t a Bath Bomb: Real Talk on Boundaries and Burnout
In this real-talk episode, Lisa Hollady gets honest about what self-care actually means for special education teachers. And no—it’s not about spa days or fancy candles. It’s about setting boundaries,…
85. Why Sensory Comes First
Let’s talk sensory! In this episode, I’m breaking down how sensory processing impacts everything—behavior, learning, focus, you name it. It’s not something to save for last on your checklist—it shoul…
84. Transitioning Students Without the Tears (Theirs and Yours)
Let’s be real—transitions are hard. And for our students with disabilities who rely on structure and routine, the end of the school year can feel extra tricky. In this episode, I’m sharing some of my…
83. Permission to Move On
In this honest and heartfelt episode, Lisa shares an important truth: if you no longer love your role as a special education teacher, it’s okay to make a change. Whether that means switching grade le…
82. End-of-Year Sanity Tips for Special Educators
In this end-of-year episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares her top sanity-saving tips for surviving the chaos of May as a special education teacher. From last-minute IEP meetings and behavior…
81. 1 in 31: What the New Autism Statistic Really Tells Us
In this heartfelt and informative episode, Lisa dives into the CDC’s new statistic that 1 in every 31 children is now diagnosed with autism by age 8. Rather than fueling fear, she breaks down what th…
80. Why I Swear by Errorless Learning for My Students
In this episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, I’m diving into one of my favorite (and totally underrated!) strategies—errorless learning. I’ll walk you through what it actually is, who it works best f…
79. Rethinking Work-Life Balance - Finding Joy in the Chaos
In this episode, Lisa gets real about work-life balance—and why the traditional idea of it just doesn’t work for busy educators. Instead of aiming for perfection or stressing about keeping work insid…
78. 6 Strategies for Working with Challenging Adults
In Episode 78 of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, we’re getting real about one of the hardest parts of the job—dealing with difficult adults. Whether it’s a tough administrator, a coworker who pushes your b…