Culturally Responsive Classroom Management: Building Inclusive Routines

In this episode of The Inspired Educator: Empowering New Teachers to Thrive, we continue our classroom management series with a thoughtful conversation about what it means to manage a classroom in a way that honors students' backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Dr. LaToya Crockett is joined by Anjali Bajaj, founder of AHINSA Leadership Collective and a longtime educator and school leader. Together, they explore how culturally and historically responsive education can guide your routines, relationships, and expectations, even if you're just starting your teaching journey.

This episode will help you:

• Understand what culturally responsive classroom management looks like in practice
• Reflect on how your own identity and values shape your teaching
• Build routines that are respectful, relevant, and clear
• Strengthen your relationships with students from day one
• Approach the first weeks of school with confidence and purpose

Whether you’re a first-year teacher, student teacher, or transitioning into the classroom, this conversation will help you lead with clarity and care.

📬 Connect with Anjali Bajaj

Anjali Bajaj of AHINSA Leadership Collective Inc.

Email Anjali@ahinsaleadership.ca

IG @ahinsaleadershipcollective

LinkedIn: Anjali Bajaj

💡 Thrive with Purpose links

Facebook: The Inspired Educator: Support for New and Aspiring Teachers

LinkedIn: Dr. LaToya Crockett

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