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Send us Fan Mail From classroom burnout to thriving in new career paths, this episode uncovers the untold pressures faced by teachers globally. Discover how parents and students are tackling the increasingly competitive landscape of higher education. Through the lens of a student's journey in Portugal, we explore the significance of understanding different educational pathways and the challen...

Send us Fan Mail Are you grappling with burnout and don't know where to start? Get ready to master practical coping strategies from burnout expert Amy Schamberg. Amy is launching online professional group therapy sessions tailored to meet your needs without the hassle of insurance or forms. Beginning Sunday, July 21st, you can join Amy's deeply insightful therapy sessions at a time that...

Send us Fan Mail **OOPSA DOOPSA! I have a correction on this episode!! Isabelle actually began teaching in Brazil--NOT London! How could I have messed that up?? Have you ever wondered why so many dedicated teachers are leaving the profession? Join us as we sit down with seasoned educator Isabelle Delatour, who shares her journey from the classroom to the brink of burnout, and ultimately toward a r...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why so many educators suffer in silence when faced with harassment and bullying? Join us as we unpack the alarming statistics from a UK Teachers Union survey, with insights from our expert panel—Melissa Anthony, Sarah Monares, and Amy Schamberg. These specialists in trauma, mental health, and burnout recovery reveal the hidden barriers that keep teachers from reporti...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you decide to uproot your life and start afresh in a new country? In this episode of "Taught the Podcast," I invite you into my personal journey as I navigate the complexities of leaving a teaching career, moving to Portugal, and reestablishing my identity amid it all. I'll also begin the conversation about the impact of challenging parent interact...

Send us Fan Mail Can leadership changes and initiative overload be the real culprits behind educator burnout? Join us on Taught for part 2 of Tracy's interview as we dive deep into the heart of the education system's most pressing challenges. With a focus on the systemic issues that arise when teachers are overwhelmed, we'll discuss the importance of prioritizing and streamlining ef...

Send us Fan Mail Can we reclaim the teaching profession from the brink of burnout? Join  my insightful guest, Tracy, a seasoned social-emotional learning specialist, and me as we unravel the complex web of challenges that educators face today. From Tracy’s inspiring journey from a first-grade teacher to a behavior support role, uncover the systemic inadequacies that often lead to high burnout rate...

Send us Fan Mail Facing threats from students is a terrifying reality that many educators, including my guest Kelli and myself, have to navigate. We kick off this episode by examining the unsettling trend of aggressive behavior in schools, sharing our personal stories to highlight the emotional and professional toll these threats take on teachers. Tune in as we explore the urgent need for systemic...

Send us Fan Mail When the unspoken perils that haunt educators come to light, it makes for an episode that's as raw as it is enlightening. Kelly, a seasoned middle school language arts teacher, joins me in a powerful reflection on the adversities that place teachers on the front lines of a battlefield we seldom speak of—our own classrooms. The career of a teacher is at a crossroads, with many...

Send us Fan Mail Carol's experiences highlight the essence of what it means to educate, underscoring the importance of community involvement, administrative support, and the acknowledgment of the hard-won expertise that seasoned teachers bring to the fore. Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation that is both a reflection on the trials and a celebration of the triumphs in the world of...

Send us Fan Mail As my conversation with Dan, a dedicated teacher on the verge of hanging up his chalk, unfolds, we're reminded that the heart of education lies in the human connection. Dan's voice carries the weight of wisdom only decades in the classroom can bestow, as he urges school administrators to reach back into their own memory vaults and support their staff with the empathy the...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we introduce you to a special family of educators, starting with Dan, a history teacher on the cusp of retirement after three decades on the job. His insights lay bare the escalating burnout rates among teachers and offer a lifeline for enduring it. Dan's passion for teaching is intertwined with his roles as a musician and grandfather, and as he contemplates his tr...

Send us Fan Mail When the classroom walls close in and the weight of unspoken stories becomes unbearable, it's clear that the silent struggles of paraeducators need a voice. I, Melissa Lefort, along with my extraordinary guest Debbie, a paraeducator with a deeply personal investment in special education, confront the raw realities of burnout in the paraeducator sector of education. Our conver...

Send us Fan Mail Interested in hearing more about Sam? You can find him here: https://www.ecatraining.com/ https://www.studentbreakthrough.com/ Instagram @studentbreakthroughFacebook https://www.facebook.com/studentbreakthrough When Sam Moynet swapped the military for the classroom, he never anticipated that his journey would lead him to confront the stark realities of teacher burnout. Join us as...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were on the brink, teetering between passion for your profession and the exhaustion that threatens to consume it? Today, we invite Jen, a Montessori educator woven into the fabric of the public school system, to dissect the complexities of teacher burnout with us. She brings 18 years of front-line experience to the table, offering a glimpse into the Mon...

Send us Fan Mail Gather around for an intimate heart-to-heart with my dear friend Shana, a first-grade teacher who embodies the resilience and dedication it takes to navigate the stormy seas of today's educational system. As we unravel the threads of her story, we confront the stark realities that educators face daily—from the poignant loss of colleagues to the ceaseless battle against burnou...

Send us Fan Mail This is the end portion of my interview with Kelley.  Support the show Read the Episode Transcript on the TAUGHT website .  Connect with host Amy Schamberg on LinkedIn Explore: Learn more about the Total Worker Health® approach from NIOSH Discover Amy’s wellness workshops, coaching, and consulting at amyschamberg.com Check out the book that started it all! Taught: The Very Private...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 Kelley and I continue to unpack why special education is so hard to "do right." *Not suitable for young listeners due to language and subject matter that is not intended for children Support the show Read the Episode Transcript on the TAUGHT website .  Connect with host Amy Schamberg on LinkedIn Explore: Learn more about the Total Worker Health® approach from N...