My Close Encounter With Teacher Burnout And How I Navigated It
Two years ago I was facing teacher burnout. It was a dark time. I was 15 years into a profession that I believed in, that I loved, and I had lost the joy. I found myself buried under teacher stress I haven’t shared a lot about my experiences that led to starting Joy in Teaching, so …
Decoding Teacher Resiliency – A Breakdown of Terms & Phrases
A focus on Decoding Teacher Resiliency is needed. There are terms and phrases connected to teacher resilience that you may not be familiar with if your school or district doesn’t emphasize or invest in teacher well-being. Terms like vicarious trauma, trauma-informed care, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction are foundational to discussions on teacher resilience. By understanding …
Community Within Community – Build Your Dream School Culture
The Story When I was a sophomore in college I took a 2D art class that was the worst (at least in my opinion). The professor was stifling. He was all about precision and adhering to his specific dimensional requirements. He would take a ruler to your work and it if it didn’t line …
Teacher Test Prep – A Survival Guide For Teachers During Standardized Testing Season
The Weight Of Testing Today Testing has always been a stressful time for students. As kids when we say the pre-sharpened number two pencils and bubble sheets we knew what was about to happen. We felt a pit in our stomach because it was testing time again. Now, instead of the teacher being the …
Thrive As An Introverted Teacher
What It Means To Be An Introverted Teacher Being an introverted teacher can be exhausting. Having to be “on” all day, with little to any breaks, surrounded by students with varying needs, all demanding your attention, it’s all part of the job. It’s what we sign up for, but it can be overwhelming for the …
