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Johnathan has seven years of experience as a special education teacher at a therapeutic campus for students with emotional disturbance and four more years as an in-school suspension teacher at two middle schools. After discovering how in-school suspension programs are failing to meet the needs of our most at-risk students, Johnathan created a successful in-school suspension program to address the current disciplinary, academic, and restorative requirements of our student populations. After establishing successful ISS programs on two campuses, he made the decision to create a roadmap for others to follow in his latest book The Art of In-School Suspension.

Episode 215: Tackling the Teacher's Sweets Drawer
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Aug. 5, 2023

Episode 215: Tackling the Teacher's Sweets Drawer

Hey educators! 📚 Ever found yourself reaching into that classroom sweets drawer after a particularly challenging lesson or during grading marathons? In today's episode, we chat with Johnathan Cranford , author of " The Sugar Demons: An Addict’s Guide to Conquering Sugar Addiction." Together, we explore the world of stress-induced sugar cravings, especially prevalent in the teaching profession. 🍩🍪 Johnathan, with his personal journey and expert insights, offers actionable strategies to help teach...
Episode 160: Transforming In-School Suspension
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Dec. 28, 2022

Episode 160: Transforming In-School Suspension

Are you tired of traditional in-school suspension programs that don't seem to work? Meet Johnathan, a special education teacher with over a decade of experience in the field. After seeing firsthand how current ISS programs were failing our most at-risk students, he decided to take matters into his own hands and create a successful program that addresses disciplinary, academic, and restorative needs. Johnathan's program has been a success on two different campuses, and now he's sharing his roa...