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The Origin of the
Take 5 Standard.
“If the classroom isn’t well managed, learning can’t happen. This is the unshakeable truth that built the system.”
— Lakisha Carter, Founder
THE NARRATIVE
A Heritage of
Classroom Leadership.
Take 5 was created by Ms. Lakisha Carter, a middle school teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. From the very start of her career, she realized one simple truth: if the classroom isn’t well managed, learning can’t happen.
She tried many of the best practices over the years, but none gave her the consistent results her students needed. So, she went back to school—first earning a Master’s degree in General Administration, and later, a second in Curriculum & Instruction.
"With new knowledge and tools, she set out to build her own system that combined research, structure, and heart."
Take 5 Management, Founder
— Lakisha Carter
After years of testing, adjusting, and collecting real classroom data, Ms. Carter perfected her approach. That system became the Take 5 Learning Management System, a practical, teacher-created model that helps classrooms run smoothly so that students can focus on what matters most: learning and growing.
THE SYSTEMIC SHIFT
From Chaos to Calm.
Students, colleagues, parents, and administrators quickly took notice of Ms. Carter’s unconventional yet highly effective approach to classroom discipline. The Take 5 Learning Management System was designed to strengthen positive relationships while holding everyone accountable for their actions and behaviors.
By using a universal, research-based approach, Take 5 has consistently led to a decrease in office discipline referrals, reduced teacher burnout, and greater student engagement. At its core, the system helps teachers respond to disruptive behaviors with strategies that emphasize positive interaction rather than punishment.
Founder Profile
M.A. Curriculum & Instruction
Academic Specialization
M.A. General Administration
Leadership Specialization
Ms. Lakisha Carter
20+ YEARS CLASSROOM TENURE
Middle School Focus
THE TAKE 5 PILAR
Restorative Choice.
Take 5 also incorporates restorative opportunities, allowing students to reflect and make informed choices while giving teachers the tools to remain calm and consistent.
The result is a classroom environment built on
RESPECT, ACCOUNTABILITY, & GROWTH.