story story Classroom Strategies 4 Steps for Refreshing Your Teaching & Starting Strong in 2020 Elena Spathis Teaching often seems like running a marathon—we train and prepare, we push ourselves, and we keep going no matter what the circumstances.
story story Classroom Strategies Decluttering Your Mind It’s time to let go of the school year and take some time to relax and practice self-care.
story story Classroom Strategies 9 Ways to Recharge This Summer Maureen Lamb During the summer, it is important to take some time to detach and unplug. While ideally there would be several hours or even days when you can be unplugged from all devices, even spending an hour or two away can be a great way to recharge.
story story Teacher Support 5 Tips For Setting Boundaries Elena Spathis We teachers often put so much pressure on ourselves to do more. On top of managing our teaching jobs and personal lives, we are frequently given extra duties and responsibilities at school outside of teaching.
Success Story Success Story Teacher Support Teachers Need Leaders Too Elena Spathis Teachers are leaders within their own classrooms, but we look to our respective leadership figures for inspiration, motivation, and support. Our leaders have the potential to ensure the school culture is a positive, upbeat one in which everyone is given the opportunity to thrive. I have spoken with many educators over the years, and one of the main qualities they look for in their leaders is approachability.