Good Teachers Get Frustrated, Too
Oct 28, 2026Click the play bar below to listen to this episode:
Have you ever snapped at your students, used a tone you immediately regretted, or gone home replaying one difficult moment over and over? You care deeply about your students, which is exactly why those moments can feel so awful. In Part 7 of the Impossible Standards series, Dr. Lori shares why losing your patience doesn’t define you as a teacher, and what you can do next.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to recognize when frustration is building before you lose your patience
• A simple pause strategy to help you respond more thoughtfully
• How to repair a moment with students without removing the classroom expectation
• Why stronger classroom routines can reduce repeated moments of frustration
You don’t have to become a teacher who never gets frustrated. Dr. Lori shares how to take responsibility for a difficult moment, repair it when needed, and create a plan that helps you respond differently the next time.
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Dr. Lori Friesen | Beginning Teacher Mentor
Creator of the R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy and The Classroom Management Club, Dr. Lori Friesen has mentored thousands of beginning teachers across the country through her workshops and courses. Host of the popular podcast Beginning Teacher Talk and author of Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do, Dr. Lori is dedicated to serving educators and inspiring learners. Learn more at drlorifriesen.com.
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