Educator State Of Mind

If the average person makes 35,000 decisions a day, how many do you think teachers make? Today we learn a lot about teacher self-care and sustainability with Ashely Gore. As a former elementary school teacher, Ashely talks about the hard reality of being an overworked and overstimulated teacher. We touch on how to navigate AI, make do with limited time and resources, and how to embark on a journey...

I've never met a single educator who regretted setting and maintaining boundaries in their work. I think the fact this is even a topic of conversation points to a larger issue of the culture of working in education that we are facing. You deserve boundaries. I deserve boundaries. They deserve boundaries. We all deserve boundaries. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by...

We need to check our biases or else we risk passing those on to our students. Today I talk about one of the many strange biases I've heard working in education. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee&n...

Do you think a teacher should be held to the same standard in the community as they are at work? We've all seen the headlines of teachers with OnlyFans. Now it's time to make a judgment call. Or is it? Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying t...

Working in education is the single greatest privilege of all time. Not convinced? Me neither. At least, not yet. Today I point out something that's been bothering me for a while. The fact that despite knowing deep down that working in education is absolutely incredible, many of us don't feel that way. Why? Because as of right now we aren't treated that way. This episode marks the start of many mor...

It might sound strange, but I am using my unfinished work to my advantage. And you can too! Today I explore what's been called a Hemingway Bridge and how it can help jumpstart our productivity. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show?...

The title says it all. Today I am making a simple request that can be hard to accomplish. Just know that you deserve it. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by Music_Unlimited via PixabayEnjoying the show? Considering Buying Me A Coffee 

Today I have the privilege of chatting with Brigid Sterwerf from Alexander Leigh Center For Autism (ALCA). We talk about what makes their school awesome as well as some of the issues all schools are facing these days. You'll learn some of the creative ways ALCA has turned roadblocks into opportunities and how uncomfortable changes can lead to great innovations. Learn more about ALCAhttps://alcacen...

Do you spend too much time looking through all of your digital documents trying to find the one you're looking for? Have you ever completely lost that spreadsheet you need right this second? Today I have a tech tip for you that is extremely simple to set up and use. It's going to save you a lot of time. It's called Quick Links. Not only will it benefit you, but it can benefit your entire building...

Have you ever had a calm day or week at your school but still experienced anxiety that you weren't doing enough? Do you have trouble allowing yourself to take a break to eat your lunch or take a walk even if you have the time and no one needs your support? Today I talk about what we experience as educators even when things are calm. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed b...

When I was in elementary school I was told I would fail all of middle school if I didn't write in cursive. And then I never wrote in cursive again. Instead, I took a typing class. So why are we seeing a resurgence in the movement for cursive to be mandatory in schools? Handwriting? Absolutely. But cursive? Today I explore the real reasons cursive is making a comeback. Educator State Of Mind i...

I am not a morning person. I am usually a hot mess as I stumble into my office only to be bombarded by thoughts of all the things I need to do and all the things I forgot to do yesterday. Today, I walk you through my morning routine that is changing that narrative to I can stop the chaos in it's tracks and set the rest of my day up to be intentional and productive. Educator State Of Mind is w...

Have you ever been told that your relationship with a student is an intervention? I'm not convinced. But I do think relationships play a vital role in our work. Today, I explore the power of relationships as fuel for difficult conversations. I pose the question, can you hold a student accountable if you don't have a relationship with them? Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and perf...

What if there was something you could do to keep yourself organized in the chaos of your work? Well, that's where a Weekly Review comes in. Today I walk you through the steps I take when completing a Weekly Review. We will discuss how to tie up all your loose ends, center yourself on what needs to be done, and plan for the future. You'll even get a pat on the back along the way. 

Is creativity like any other muscle? What would you say to a student who thinks they aren't creative? What do you say to yourself about your creativity? Today we discuss how anyone can be creative. It's not simply a matter of skill to work your creativity. And you might not even realize some of the things you use your creativity for every day. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and perfo...

Email is important, but we can stand to take it a little less seriously. When used properly email is an efficient and effective tool. When used poorly it can lead us to become less productive and damage our ability to perform our job. Today I give you some basic tips and strategies to help make email less of a pain. 

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#4 Have you ever wanted to move to another state but didn't want to start from scratch with your teaching license? Well, now you don't have to! With the introduction of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact earlier in 2023, teaching licenses can now be transferred from state to state. This is a big win for teachers, making the individual teacher more valuable than ever. Learn more here:https://t...

#3 If you're not using AI, you're wasting your time. Spend more time doing want you want to do in your work rather than what you have to do. Today, we explore an AI tool built from the ground up with education in mind. Check it out here:MagicSchool.aiEducator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Out...

#2 Don't fall into the trap of believing self-care is something you have to earn, or that it's something that is supposed to feel good all the time. Self-care is a journey. It's a practice. It's a part of who we are, not just what we do. Educator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or get involved go to JakeRuzi.com/Podcast Intro/Outro music by M...

#1 It might be a small and seemingly unimportant change, but shifting our mindset towards achieving and maintaining a healthy Life-Work Balance can make a world of difference. Make your priorities clear by putting your life first over your work. Order your copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear:Get it on AmazonEducator State Of Mind is written, produced, and performed by Jake Ruzi. To learn more or...