Classroom Accelerator:

Tactical Solutions for High-Adversity Primary School Classrooms

A 10-week program to transform high-adversity classrooms with breakthrough strategies, structure, and confidence for lasting teaching success.

Meet Stuart McKenzie

I’m Stuart McKenzie, a consultant psychologist with 30 years in public schools, and I work alongside my wife Tina, an early childhood teacher.

My Mission?

Helping primary school teachers turn chaotic, high-adversity classrooms into structured, thriving learning spaces with strategies that really work.

This Is Your Journey IF…

You feel overwhelmed by constant disruptions and stress in your classroom but don’t know where to turn for real solutions.
You want step-by-step strategies that actually work with high-adversity students, not just empty theories.
You’re ready to build confidence, control, and calm in your classroom so teaching feels good again.

This Isn’t Your Path IF…

You think chaotic classrooms are normal and see no need to change them.
You don’t want to put effort into applying tested strategies and proven systems.
You’re unwilling to receive guidance or try new approaches tailored to your classroom challenges.

What You'll Experience

Over 10 transformative weeks, we'll journey through:

MODULE 1:

Understanding Classroom Adversity

Identify your classroom’s biggest stressors and learn to tackle challenges at their root.

In this breakthrough session you'll:

Identify key stressors in your classroom and what’s causing them.
Break down real scenarios to pinpoint classroom challenges.
Use guided video analysis to clarify your unique adversity landscape.

MODULE 2:

Foundations of Effective Classroom Practice

Build solid routines and systems that reduce chaos and create structure that sticks.

By the end of this session, you will:

Create consistent routines to calm your classroom chaos.
Build foundational systems using templates and checklists.
Set up processes that make daily transitions smoother.

MODULE 3:

Behaviour Hotspots and Triggers

Pinpoint disruptive moments before they escalate and keep your classroom calm.

In this module, you will:

Track disruptive moments and patterns before they escalate.
Spot behaviour triggers with clear protocols and intervention plans.
Proactively manage disruptions to keep lessons flowing smoothly.

MODULE 4:

Positive Reinforcement and Motivation

Drive student engagement and encourage expected behaviours using rewards and praise.

This module will guide you to:

Use praise and rewards to encourage positive student actions.
Build engagement with clear motivational strategies.
Develop a classroom atmosphere that fosters improvement.

MODULE 5:

Precision Communication with Students

Strengthen clarity and reduce conflicts so students understand and follow instructions.

During this module, you will:

Improve student understanding with simple and clear communication ladders.
Reduce conflicts by setting clear boundaries and listening actively.
Strengthen connection and compliance with refined communication methods.

MODULE 6:

De-escalation and Crisis Response

Handle stress-filled situations quickly and confidently while maintaining control.

This powerful session teaches you to:

Apply rapid response steps to calm severe disruptions quickly.
Protect your well-being with simple reflection tools during crises.
Restore order to your classroom during tense situations effectively.

MODULE 7:

Data-Driven Decision Making

Use measurable strategies to monitor progress and make smarter teaching choices.

This module focuses on helping you:

Collect data that shows clear progress in behaviour and routines.
Set measurable goals to improve accountability and make confident decisions.
Monitor class performance with tools to sustain long-term results.

MODULE 8:

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate better with families and staff to create impactful classroom support.

This module is designed to help you:

Build stronger relationships with parents and staff using clear communication.
Create feedback loops that increase support for your teaching methods.
Collaborate for long-term student success with consistent input from stakeholders.