Holding The Line- An ALC Teacher's Perspective
Claim This Podcastby Colton Lee
Podcast Overview
<p><b> A podcast for educators working in alternative learning settings, especially those who serve special education populations, trauma-impacted students, or high-risk youth. Hosted by a veteran soldier, prior law enforcement officer, and current SPED teacher—this show explores how to lead with strength, compassion, and purpose in the hardest classrooms in education.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Send us your battle stories to holdthelineALC25@gmail.com</p>
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Publishing Since
7/8/2025
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Recent Episodes
August 29, 2025
Holding the Line through the flames and tears
In this week’s episode of Holding the Line, we explore what it truly means to pick up the spot of the person next to you when they can’t hold their part of the line. From a devastating personal loss experienced by our principal to students testing boundaries, we reflect on how teachers and staff stepped in to support both our students and each other. This episode highlights the importance of relationships—not just with students, but with coworkers—showing that trust, loyalty, and resilience a...
August 23, 2025
Welcome Back, Y’all — It's Day 1, Now Hold the Line and Your Sanity"
In this raw and honest episode, Colton Lee takes us inside the first week back at his Alternative Learning Center — a four-day whirlwind marked by new students testing limits, tech blocks adding fuel to frustration, and a chaotic parent blow-up echoing through the halls. He unpacks the harsh realities of working in a high-needs environment: a SPED caseload growing faster than prep time allows, kids gaming the system to avoid work, and teachers already drained by Thursday. And when a new hire ...
August 1, 2025
“Through Their Eyes: What Teens See in Our Digital Shadows”
In this episode, we flip the script and hear directly from the ones who see it all — our students. Colton sits down with his own teenage daughter to talk about what teens really notice about teachers and adults online, how our digital lives can build or break trust, and why even students without social media still see our “shadows.” If you’ve ever wondered what your students think when they Google you — don’t miss this one.
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- What is Holding The Line- An ALC Teacher's Perspective?
<p><b> A podcast for educators working in alternative learning settings, especially those who serve special education populations, trauma-impacted students, or high-risk youth. Hosted by a veteran soldier, prior law enforcement officer, and current SPED teacher—this show explores how to lead with strength, compassion, and purpose in the hardest classrooms in education.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Send us your battle stories to holdthelineALC25@gmail.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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