When Building a Relationship With a Student Is Easier Said Than Done

In this episode, we ask our guests to share their strategies for building relationships with students who seem almost impossible to reach. what can we do?

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Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington, D.C. and a therapist at The Chrysalis Group. Phyllis frequently writes columns on counseling, parenting and education for The Washington Post, and she’s the author of Middle School Matters (Hachette, 2019). Phyllis blogs at phyllisfagell.com.

Richard Kline is in his 30th year of teaching and former teacher of Dan Jones and a graduate of Ashland University in Elementary Education 1-8, Ashland University’s Master’s Program in Educational Administration.

Scott Will has been in education for the past twenty-two years, the last twelve years in education administration. Serving students and families is at the forefront of his professional journey. Scott is married to Cara Will, also a career educator. He spends his time outside of school following the many activities of his children and now grandchild as well as hiking and backpacking.