Cue the Glitter: The Heart Behind Well Taught
Hey y’all! Welcome to Cue the Glitter—the official insights of Well Taught and your new favorite corner of the internet for real talk, inclusive strategies, and a sprinkle (okay, sometimes a pour) of joy into everyday teaching life.
I’m Shelby—a school-based behavior analyst, guidance counselor, and former special educator who’s spent over a decade deep in the beautiful, messy world of education. I've worked as an early interventionist supporting kiddos with functional communication, as a special educator for children with Autism, as a teacher mentor for inclusive practices, and as a behavior interventionist for students with a wild range of wonderfully unique abilities. In short: I’ve been in the thick of it—and I’m still here, cheering teachers on every step of the way.
✨ Why I Started Well Taught
Well Taught was born out of something I kept seeing over and over again: incredible teachers—smart, passionate, deeply caring people—burning out. Not because they didn’t care. But because they cared so much, and were juggling so many needs, with too few tools and too little support.
I’ve seen teachers locked in power struggles with kids who were just trying to feel safe. I’ve seen educators scramble to provide inclusive learning experiences without the proper resources. And I’ve sat with students who had already slipped through the cracks, trying to piece together a future. That’s what broke my heart—and lit a fire in me to do something different.
Well Taught is my response to all of that. It’s here to help teachers feel confident and equipped to handle challenging behavior, create inclusive spaces, and (maybe most importantly?) find joy again in the work they were made to do.
💛 What You’ll Find Here
This space isn’t about perfection. It’s about possibility.
At Cue the Glitter, you’ll find:
Real-life strategies that actually work in real-life classrooms
Behavior support tips that are both compassionate and effective
Inclusive teaching practices that honor every student’s needs
Encouragement for those hard days—and celebration of the tiny wins
A warm, welcoming space for teachers who want to do this work with heart, humor, and hope
Whether you’re a brand new teacher or a seasoned pro, this space is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out from scratch.
🎉 Why "Cue the Glitter"?
Because teaching is hard—and it’s also full of magic.
Glitter feels right for this space: a little messy, a little sparkly, and often the thing that makes something go from “meh” to “wow.” That’s what I want for you and your classroom. Not Pinterest-perfect, but deeply purposeful. Not burnout, but brilliance. Not chaos, but connection.
So, cue the glitter. Let’s celebrate every tiny victory, every creative idea and every moment of calm in the middle of the storm. You’re doing incredible work—and I’m so glad you’re here.
Here’s to calm classrooms, big feelings, and tiny wins 💕
Best wishes,
Shelby