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 De...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 47:00
Episode 3:7 | Customer Service in Education Part 2 of a 2-Part Series Are we so busy trying to keep everyone happy that we’re forgetting what schools are actually here to do? In…
Nov 6, 2026 · 39:32
Episode 3:6 | Customer Service in Education Part 1 of a 2-Part Series When did doing what’s best for kids become less important than keeping the adults happy? Somewhere along the…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:00:43
Episode 3:5 – The Many Hats of an Educator What happens when you build a career in education without going to college to prepare for all the different roles you’ll eventually…
Oct 16, 2026 · 47:02
Episode 3:4 | Three Minutes: What School Safety Really Means, Part Two What happens after the immediate threat is over? The clock keeps moving, and so does the work of keeping…
Oct 9, 2026 · 40:20
What does school safety really mean? Is it locked doors, security cameras, emergency drills, and knowing what to do when something goes wrong? Or is there a much bigger picture…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:15:43
Episode 3:2: They’re Not Their IEP What happens when we start seeing the IEP before we see the child? In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, Brad takes a deeper look at…
Sep 25, 2026 · 56:16
Thirty days into a new school year. Thirty years into a career in education. And somehow, I’m back where it all started. In 1997, I walked into South Side Elementary as a fifth…
Jun 26, 2026 · 55:48
We’re closing out Season 2 of Interventions and Detentions with a conversation that every educator, school leader, and parent should hear. In this episode, I sit down with Ben…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:04:52
After more than a year apart behind the microphone, Kylie returns to Interventions and Detentions for a special reunion episode. In Episode 2:37, Brad and Kylie catch up on…
Jun 12, 2026 · 37:00
What if one of the most effective staff retention strategies in your school doesn’t require a new initiative, a larger budget, or another professional development session? What…
Jun 5, 2026 · 38:34
As another school year comes to a close, educators everywhere are packing classrooms, submitting final grades, and looking ahead to a well-deserved summer break. But before we…
May 22, 2026 · 41:39
In this episode of Interventions and Detentions with Brad, we dive into “The 10-Minute Fix: Small Moves That Change Classrooms.” Education doesn’t always need massive overhauls…
May 15, 2026 · 32:48
Episode 2:33 – What Should Actually Come to the Office? Office referrals can be one of the most inconsistent systems in a school. What one teacher handles in the classroom,…
May 1, 2026 · 32:57
If things feel a little harder right now in your classroom or school… you’re not imagining it. Late April and May bring a shift. Energy changes, routines get disrupted, and even…
Apr 24, 2026 · 37:01
Social media has changed education—and not just for students, but for teachers and administrators too. There are more voices than ever sharing what leadership should look like.…
Apr 18, 2026 · 18:09
In Episode 2:30 of Interventions and Detentions, we ease back in from Spring Break with a micro episode focused on one of education’s most familiar and debated traditions… the…
Apr 3, 2026 · 30:51
Something shifts in schools every spring—and it’s not just academic. In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, we take a real look at what educators are experiencing right…
Mar 27, 2026 · 32:06
In Episode 2:28 of Interventions and Detentions, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked—but most impactful—factors in student success: attendance. While it may seem…
Mar 20, 2026 · 40:21
Remember the excitement of field trip day? The permission slip. The yellow bus. The snacks packed in your backpack. But field trips today look a lot different than they did when…
Mar 13, 2026 · 30:57
Episode 2:26 – Why Some Classrooms Run Smoothly… and Others Don’t Why can two classrooms in the same school, with the same students, feel completely different? One classroom runs…
Mar 6, 2026 · 36:55
From paddles labeled “The Board of Education” to restorative circles and progressive discipline systems, school consequences have changed dramatically over the last 100–150…
Feb 27, 2026 · 35:48
rushed to put a screen in every child’s hands. It made sense in 2020. But in 2026… does it still? In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, Brad asks the uncomfortable…
Feb 20, 2026 · 42:31
Episode 2:23 – Recess Matters More Than You Think When was the last time we really stopped to think about recess? In this episode of Interventions & Detentions, Brad takes a deep…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:10:48
Making Learning Visible — A Conversation on Visible Grading with Dave Nagel What if grading didn’t signal the end of learning, but instead helped students see where they are,…
Jan 30, 2026 · 18:29
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…
Jan 23, 2026 · 31:43
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…
Jan 16, 2026 · 54:14
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…
Jan 9, 2026 · 29:30
In this episode of Interventions and Detentions with Brad, we take a realistic look at when peer mediation works, when it doesn’t, and why power dynamics matter. We also clarify…
Jan 2, 2026 · 39:19
2025 was a year that asked a lot of educators. In this reflective solo episode of Interventions and Detentions, I pause to look back on the wins, the wounds, and the work that…
Dec 19, 2025 · 44:53
In this episode of Interventions & Detentions, Brad sits down with Andrew Barrand, first-year principal at Lakeland Intermediate School, to explore the powerful connection…
Dec 12, 2025 · 23:44
In this episode, Brad digs into The Parent Divide—the growing gap between what some parents expect from schools and what educators can realistically provide. From communication…
Nov 28, 2025 · 17:00
In this Thanksgiving mini-episode, Brad shares two simple but meaningful ways he practiced gratitude and generosity in his school this week—from writing personalized notes to…
Nov 21, 2025 · 48:15
In this episode, I sit down with principal and author Brian Kulak to talk about why adult SEL isn’t optional and how emotionally intelligent leadership shapes everything that…
Nov 14, 2025 · 32:00
this episode of Interventions & Detentions, Brad opens up about the emotional realities of school leadership — the weight you carry, the pressure you absorb, and the moments that…
Nov 7, 2025 · 34:52
This week, Brad dives into how adult actions, tone, and consistency shape everything kids do — and how real change starts with us. Because better behavior doesn’t begin with…
Oct 31, 2025 · 32:19
In this special episode of Interventions and Detentions, I share a heartfelt tribute to my late father, who passed away at the age of 91. The episode opens with his obituary and…
Oct 24, 2025 · 47:11
What really drives student behavior? In this episode, Brad dives deep into the power of connection over control, exploring why relationships, regulation, and understanding matter…
Oct 17, 2025 · 46:38
Episode 2.8 – The Primary Grind What’s a day in the life really like for a primary school principal? In this episode, Brad welcomes special guest Kim Kabrich, principal of…
Oct 10, 2025 · 43:47
What’s it really like growing up as the principal’s kid? In this week’s episode of Interventions and Detentions, I sit down with my daughters, Madi and Meredith, to find out!…
Oct 3, 2025 · 42:39
Episode 2:6 – So I Married a Principal Interventions and Detentions – Where the Real Learning Begins In this special episode, Brad welcomes his wife, Shari Targgart, to the mic.…
Sep 19, 2025 · 34:11
Why are so many good teachers leaving the profession? In this solo episode, I dig into the research, share some honest reflections, and ask the hard questions: •Is burnout worse…
Sep 12, 2025 · 30:44
Episode 2:4 – Just Say No In this episode, I open up about one of my biggest struggles—saying no. As a principal who also teaches driver’s ed, drives a bus, and takes on extra…
Sep 5, 2025 · 42:41
This week I sit down with Scott Helmkamp, CEO of the LaPorte County Family YMCA, to talk about the incredible ways the Y is shaping and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. From…
Aug 29, 2025 · 38:51
Seth Carter has worn a lot of hats — insurance agent, entrepreneur, podcast host… and yes, teacher. He stepped away from the classroom for a time, but guess what? The classroom…
Aug 22, 2025 · 25:23
I’m kicking things off solo to reintroduce the podcast, share what’s new, and give you a sneak peek at the incredible guests lined up this season. From grading philosophies to…
Aug 14, 2025 · 6:58
School’s back in session… and so is Interventions & Detentions! I’m your host, Bradley T., and Season 2 is just around the corner—packed with new stories, fresh perspectives, and…
Jun 20, 2025 · 37:14
In the latest episode of the Interventions and Detentions podcast, Kylie and I dig into what summer looks like through every stage of the teaching journey — from childhood…
May 23, 2025 · 31:50
In Episode 1:21 of Interventions and Detentions, we’re reminiscing about all the chaos, laughter, and nostalgia that comes with wrapping up a school year—from our childhood days…
May 16, 2025 · 34:18
Are our youngest students growing up too fast online? 🤳 This episode of Interventions and Detentions explores: 🔹 What early screen use really looks like in K–3 🔹 The effects…
May 9, 2025 · 31:34
Ep 1:19 – “Is It Worth It? Debating Life’s Petty Dilemmas” Brad & Kylie are overthinking the little stuff—drive-thru waits, reheated leftovers, parking spot strategy—because hey,…
May 2, 2025 · 28:29
We welcome special guest, Jodie Jordan, to the podcast this week to discuss our very own KinderForest outdoor learning program!
Apr 25, 2025 · 32:29
In this episode of Interventions and Detentions, hosts Brad and Kylie dive into the fascinating world of slang, tracing its journey from the 1800s to the present day. Join them…
Apr 6, 2025 · 31:52
Welcome back to the 15th episode of the Interventions and Detentions podcast, where Brad and Kylie take a bold leap into an unplanned, unscripted adventure. Join them as they…
Apr 4, 2025 · 30:35
Episode Title: Ice Packs & Band-Aids – A Day in the Life of a School Nurse In this episode of Interventions & Detentions, we sit down with Central Noble Primary’s very own school…
Mar 28, 2025 · 32:48
In this episode, Kylie and Brad embrace the art of conversation with absolutely no agenda. No lesson plans, no special guests—just two educators reminiscing, sharing random…
Mar 21, 2025 · 30:57
Join us as we welcome Amy Young as our special guest to this weeks podcast to talk all things school Transportation. Amy is the central Noble community schools Director of…
Mar 14, 2025 · 29:06
Sharing and discussing all the things teachers do after the bell ring.
Mar 7, 2025 · 29:11
Join us as we talk school safety with SRO Tom Lock from Central Noble Primary School.
Feb 28, 2025 · 28:26
Brad and Kylie share 5 (each) of their favorite educational reads!
Feb 21, 2025 · 28:21
Join us as we welcome special guest Superintendent Robby Morgan to the podcast. Robby shares his journey to the big seat and talks about the day to day routine of a school…
Feb 14, 2025 · 29:52
Join us for this lighthearted episode as we take a trip back down memory lane with our special guest CNP secretary Beth Spencer. Kylie, Beth,and Brad discuss their favorite field…
Feb 7, 2025 · 27:04
Special Ed 101- Supporting Every Student with our special guest Cindy Scheiber special education teacher at Central Noble Primary.
Jan 31, 2025 · 27:32
We take a look at the MTSS process and how we provide individualized supports to students in our primary school setting.
Jan 24, 2025 · 24:54
In this week’s episode we discuss the evolution of school cancellations from the days of true snow days to e-learning to the world of virtual/synchronous teaching and learning…
Jan 17, 2025 · 26:13
What is SEL and how do we support our students through SEL strategies.
Jan 17, 2025 · 26:13
What is SEL and how do we support our students through SEL strategies.
Jan 7, 2025 · 25:04
Welcome our first podcast guest, Matt Pulley. Matt teaches art and music at both our primary and elementary buildings. Join us as we talk to Matt about the importance of arts…
Dec 30, 2024 · 26:40
The trials and tribulations of winter months at an elementary school.
Dec 20, 2024 · 22:38
Dec 12, 2024 · 20:22
Get to know who Brad and Kylie are and what we hope to bring to our followers through this Podcast each week!
Dec 11, 2024 · 3:16
A quick welcome and intro to the Intervention and Detention podcast!
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