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

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.

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.

 

#109

108. Sensory-Based Learning-Teaching Through the Senses

In this episode, Lisa breaks down what it really means to teach through the senses. She ex... more

24 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:26

24 Nov 2025


#108

107. The Psychology Behind Why Task Boxes Work

In this episode, Lisa digs into the why behind task boxes — the real psychology and brain ... more

17 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:39

17 Nov 2025


#107

106. Turning Problem Behaviors into Teachable Moments

In this episode, Lisa breaks down what an autism classroom actually is, why it exists, and... more

10 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:55

10 Nov 2025


#106

105. Redefining the Culture of Staying Late

In this episode, Lisa gets real about the unspoken culture of overworking in education and... more

03 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:48

03 Nov 2025


#105

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 — a... more

27 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:23

27 Oct 2025


#104

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 educatio... more

20 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:08

20 Oct 2025


#103

102. ADHD Tips and Tricks in the Classroom

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa dives deep into practical, classroom-teste... more

13 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:18

13 Oct 2025


#102

101. Task Boxes Meet Burnout Prevention

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares a fresh perspective on how task box... more

06 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:44

06 Oct 2025


#101

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

In this milestone 100th episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, I’m celebrating by looking ba... more

29 Sep 2025

11 MINS

11:24

29 Sep 2025


#100

99. Building Paraprofessional Confidence From Day One

In Episode 99 of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, we’re focusing on the heart of every special ed... more

22 Sep 2025

14 MINS

14:35

22 Sep 2025


#99

98. Fading Prompts Without Losing Independence

In Episode 98 of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, we’re tackling one of the trickiest parts of sp... more

19 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:16

19 Sep 2025


#98

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

At the start of the school year, parents are handing over their most precious people to us... more

08 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:00

08 Sep 2025


#97

96. "Eat That Frog"

Do you ever feel like your to-do list as a teacher is never-ending—and the hardest tasks k... more

01 Sep 2025

10 MINS

10:42

01 Sep 2025


#96

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... more

25 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:44

25 Aug 2025


#95

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 ... more

18 Aug 2025

15 MINS

15:04

18 Aug 2025


#94

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 ... more

11 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:05

11 Aug 2025


#93

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... more

04 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:25

04 Aug 2025


#92

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 sh... more

29 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:48

29 Jul 2025


#91

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 tack... more

21 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:45

21 Jul 2025


#90

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 durin... more

14 Jul 2025

13 MINS

13:14

14 Jul 2025


#89

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 w... more

07 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:48

07 Jul 2025


#88

87. Inside the Teach. Task Box. Inspire. Membership

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Lisa Hollady walks you through everything inside the Te... more

03 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:28

03 Jul 2025


#87

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 fo... more

23 Jun 2025

13 MINS

13:10

23 Jun 2025


#86

85. Why Sensory Comes First

Let’s talk sensory! In this episode, I’m breaking down how sensory processing impacts ever... more

16 Jun 2025

12 MINS

12:00

16 Jun 2025


#85

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 str... more

09 Jun 2025

13 MINS

13:12

09 Jun 2025


#84

83. Permission to Move On

In this honest and heartfelt episode, Lisa shares an important truth: if you no longer lov... more

02 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:28

02 Jun 2025


#83

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 t... more

26 May 2025

11 MINS

11:45

26 May 2025


#82

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 ... more

19 May 2025

11 MINS

11:11

19 May 2025


#81

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 total... more

12 May 2025

13 MINS

13:39

12 May 2025