Paging Dr. Scott

Have you ever had a change of heart about a person? Not based on your personal experience, but the experience and judgement of someone else? Was it warranted? How do you know? In this episode, Dr. Scott challenges us to weigh the opinions of others against our own experiences. It can be an easy trap to shift from admiration and respect to disdain and disappointment based solely on the mislabeling of...

In this episode of Teacher Tuesday, we tackle the elephant in the room: procrastination.

Believe it or not, procrastination is arguably the #1 cause of teacher disorganization and classroom chaos. It's difficult to trace it back to procrastination, but it really is the evil twin to a classroom conducive to learning. Dr. Scott walks us through ways to combat this to make life, instruction and learning a lot easier. Let's start at th...

Parental Discretion is Advised

The realization that women are still misinformed about feminine hygiene came as shock to Dr. Scott. Myth: It is impossible to clean the entire body and rid it of "certain" odors. Fact: With proper diet, cleansing practices and basic knowledge of female anatomy, body odor can (and should) be a thing of the past. Let's find out how!

Note: Pressure washing, as used in this episode, means "to give the bod...

We all know the #1 rule to establishing rules: Keep it to a minimum, ideally 3-5 rules for a classroom. Dr. Scott and her students broke that rule one year and it was the most productive and successful year her students experienced. In business, strategic planning (SP) is the norm. It is systematic, intentional, collaborative and time sensitive. Dr. Scott adopted SP strategies to create classroom rules everyone could live with. Lis...

In this episode, Dr. Scott laments the role she played in rewriting chapters of her life that should have been sealed and classified. She weaves three stories into one, dropping a bit of science to help men understand how their minds work when it comes to women, desires, sex and the inability of many men to know where to draw the line. This episode will help you understand why men can find themselves blurring the lines between frie...

In this episode Dr. Scott touches on how our words, our mouths, our voices contribute to the relationships we value. Touching on topics such as blame, expectations, inaction and Emotional Intelligence (EQ), she challenges us to do more self-reflection and less finger-pointing. 

Her advice? "Don't allow your body to become a Depot for Darts." In other words, avoid living life filled with venomous words waiting for a trigger. When al...

In this episode, Dr. Ursula Yvette Scott emphasizes the importance of effective communication between teachers and parents. She offers detailed advice on how teachers can prepare for open house, and the significance of sending a 'Dear Parents' letter to set expectations and initiate communication. Dr. Scott provides practical tips on drafting the letter, addressing parents' concerns, and maintaining op...

In this episode, Dr. Ursula Yvette Scott discusses the importance of establishing control and setting clear expectations in the classroom from day one. She provides detailed advice on how to manage classroom behavior, including seating arrangements, the importance of using inside voices, and maintaining respect for classroom resources. Dr. Scott emphasizes the significance of preparing students not just for the next grade level bu...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ursula Yvette Scott tackles the hard truths surrounding recent controversies involving high-profile Black men. With unfiltered reflections on accountability, race, fame, and temptation, she breaks down a viral comment and asks: At what point do we take responsibility for our actions—regardless of who else is getting away with it?

Using the cases of Shannon Sharpe, Diddy, and others as a backdrop, Dr. S...