When the “Class Clown” Is Really the Class Genius

What if your funniest “disruptor” is actually your smartest student? In this episode, I unpack why class clowns often shine brightest when lessons fall flat—and how teachers can turn jokes into genuine learning.

We’ll dig into: ✅ Research on boredom, humor, and motivation in classrooms ✅ Why active learning, clarity, and autonomy matter ✅ The 8-step Unboxed Playbook for flipping boredom into buy-in ✅ Real stories from the classroom (including one about mitochondria and cornbread you’ll never forget)

Whether you’re a teacher, coach, or school leader, this episode will help you reframe “disruption” as brilliance asking for a challenge.

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