Classroom Management Secrets Every Preschool Leader Needs w/ Bryanne Adler (Tiny Learning Town)

In this episode of More Tours, Brooks Burnette sits down with Bryanne Adler, early childhood educational consultant and founder of Tiny Learning Town, for a deep dive into what classroom management actually means — and why it's about so much more than discipline. Bryanne started as a floating teaching assistant and worked her way up to owning and directing her own UPK preschool, giving her firsthand insight into every role in an early learning center. She's currently earning her EdD and now runs Tiny Learning Town, a professional development hub offering workshops, coaching, and consulting for teachers and directors alike. In this conversation, Brooks and Bryanne cover: Why classroom management is a culture issue, not just a behavior issue How to coach a teacher who's struggling (without taking over) Building trust between staff, especially in schools with a toxic or closed-door culture Practical communication tools (walkie-talkies, 1:1 check-ins, and more) Defining "professionalism" as a team instead of assuming everyone's on the same page How word of mouth and center culture drive enrollment more than any ad ever will Marketing a preschool before it even opens Avoiding director/teacher burnout and finding your "why" Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Bryanne's path into early childhood education 2:20 What is Tiny Learning Town 3:29 Who she works with + pursuing her EdD 4:35 The biggest misconception about classroom management 7:46 From "punishment" mindset to whole-culture approach 8:57 How to coach a teacher who's struggling 11:28 Building trust as a leader (a story from Belize) 14:02 How directors build an open-door culture 16:58 Accountability, transparency & confidentiality 18:02 Communication tools & one-on-one check-ins 21:28 Getting your whole team on the same page 24:19 Defining professionalism (dress code, parent conversations & more) 29:42 Marketing strategies that filled her preschool 33:45 Word of mouth vs. online presence 37:02 Marketing a school before it even opens 40:43 Final tips: know your why, avoid burnout, build community 46:02 Where to find Bryanne & Tiny Learning Town Connect with Bryanne Adler / Tiny Learning Town: Website: https://www.tinylearningtown.com (Instagram & TikTok linked on her website) Need help growing enrollment at your childcare center? Clear Path Childcare Marketing helps preschools and daycares attract more families through digital marketing built specifically for the childcare industry. Learn more at https://www.clearpathchildcaremarketi... Subscribe to More Tours for more conversations with early education leaders, consultants, and childcare business owners. #ChildcareMarketing #PreschoolLeadership #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ClassroomManagement #DaycareOwner #ECELeadership #MoreToursPodcast