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Interventions and Detentions

Interventions and Detentions

By: bradtarggart
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 Interventions and Detentions is where education meets real talk. Hosted by principal Brad Targgart, the podcast dives into the challenges, celebrations, and realities of life in schools today. From why good teachers leave, to the power of collaboration, to building stronger interventions and leadership practices, Brad brings honesty, reflection, and humor to every episode. Along the way, he unpacks stories from the frontlines of education, reflects on lessons learned, and offers both practical insights and lighthearted moments that remind us why the work matters. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or someone passionate about the future of education, Interventions and Detentions will leave you with ideas to carry back into your own practice—plus a few laughs along the way.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Episode2:21 The Teaching Code Of Ethics

    Episode2:21 The Teaching Code Of Ethics
    Jan 30 2026
    Season 2, Episode 21 The Code We Don’t Talk About: Ethics, Teaching, & the Lines We Cross We see posts about teacher ethics all the time. We like them. We share them. We agree with them. But we rarely slow down and talk about what ethics actually look like on our hardest days. In this episode, Brad takes a post he came across while scrolling Facebook on The Teachers Community and turns it into a real, honest conversation about ethics in education—beyond posters, policies, and sound bites. This is not an episode about calling teachers out. It’s about calling ourselves back in. We unpack what it means to: • Stay committed to students when they challenge us • Practice integrity when no one is watching • Protect the dignity of the profession during burnout • Navigate relationships with colleagues, parents, and community • Use authority and discipline in ways that build rather than break Ethics aren’t tested when teaching is easy. They’re tested when we’re tired, frustrated, and stretched thin. If you’ve ever questioned whether your actions still match your values—this conversation is for you.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 2:20 Classroom Management Didn’t Fail... The Social Contract Did.

    Episode 2:20 Classroom Management Didn’t Fail... The Social Contract Did.
    Jan 23 2026
    Classroom management hasn’t changed — but the culture around it has. In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, we examine how enforcing expectations now happens in a climate where authority is questioned, limits are challenged, and support for educators is inconsistent. This isn’t about better strategies or stricter rules. It’s about what happens when the shared understanding that adults deserve dignity while doing their job breaks down. If you’ve ever felt blamed for holding the line everyone claims to want held, this episode puts words to that reality.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 2:19 From the Classroom to the Office

    Episode 2:19 From the Classroom to the Office
    Jan 16 2026
    In Episode 2:19 of Interventions and Detentions, Brad sits down with Stuart Smith, a veteran educator who recently made the jump from the 5th grade classroom to the assistant principal’s office. With over 27 years in education, Stuart shares honest insights on leading former peers, navigating the realities of administration, and keeping a teacher’s heart while stepping into leadership. This episode is a must-listen for educators curious about leadership and administrators who remember what those first days in the office really felt like.
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    54 mins
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