The Resilient Teacher Podcast

Have you ever felt like you just can’t seem to find the joy in teaching anymore? Maybe you’re looking to get your sparkle back or miss the excitement and enthusiasm you used to have about being in the classroom. If that hits home, this episode is for you!  In today's episode, I’m diving into the benefits of conferences, the impact they can have on educators, and how they can inspire you with...

So often teachers feel buried under endless tasks and overwhelmed by the never-ending demands on their time and energy. If that’s you, you may be searching for strategies to lighten the load and regain a sense of balance. In this episode, Miriam Politinsky is joining me to chat about practical ways to manage your responsibilities and create a more sustainable approach to teaching. Miriam Politinsk...

Have you ever thought about what the future of classrooms and education as a whole might look like with new tools and AI being developed all the time? We know that educators face increasing pressures and workloads, but there's a potential for AI and strategic changes to redefine teaching, leading, and learning and to streamline workloads that will open doors to innovation. Dan Fitzpatrick, an auth...

You know I think AI is amazing and can helps save us time with lesson planning and personalizing learning. But let’s keep it real, AI is not a magic solution to all our teacher burnout problems, despite what some companies try to tell you.  That's why I want to dive into the realities of AI's role in education as well as its capabilities, limitations, and its impact on teacher burnout. There...

Do you dread opening your inbox because you know your emails are overflowing? So many teachers find themselves overwhelmed by email clutter and feel it’s just one more task on their long lists of things to clean up before winter break begins. This time of year, teachers are feeling tired, stressed, and simply burned out. But what if you could set up systems for your email that would eliminate that...

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the ever increasing demands of the classroom? You are not alone, my friend! Many educators experience the emotional highs and lows of teaching but aren’t sure how to navigate all these feelings. That’s why I am so excited to have Diane Manser joining me today to share valuable insights on managing the emotional impact of teaching. Diane Manser is a season...

Teaching can be one of the most rewarding careers, but burnout and overwhelm can quickly drain the passion that initially drew you to the classroom. If you've been feeling disconnected from the joy of teaching, you're not alone and this episode is for you! I had the opportunity to chat with Gabriel Carrillo to explore practical ways to reduce stress by implementing simple tech strategies. Gabriel...

If you are a teacher who is struggling with energy and overall well-being, you are not alone. So many teachers are struggling with low energy and don’t know how to overcome this exhaustion. That’s why I am so excited to have Carolyn Marenghi joining me to share some tips on how to work with your circadian rhythm to increase energy and improve productivity. Carolyn Marenghi is a former teacher and...

When you think of coaching, do you just think of one more thing being added to your never-ending to-do list? Teachers are BUSY and there never seems to be enough time to get everything on your lists done. But what if you could learn about tech tools that could help save time in your classroom without needing to sit through a training or coaching session? My guests today, technology coaches Kaylee...

Teaching can be incredibly rewarding but it can also be the source of trauma for many educators. Whether it be experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event in the classroom or experiencing trauma from the lack of support and increasing demands of teaching, this trauma can be incredibly taxing and can lead teachers to leave the classroom.  This is a topic that was asked about inside the Resili...

Have you felt completely overwhelmed with the quickly changing landscape of technology and trying to include it all in your classroom? As classrooms integrate new tools, technologies, and methods that redefine teaching, it's essential to know how we can harness this power without causing more burn out. Imagine an educational environment where both teachers and students are empowered, creativity is...

How many times have you been told to “find your why” or “remember your why” when you are feeling burnt out and exhausted? To be honest, it’s simply not helpful. Knowing your why originally was meant to inspire and encourage teachers but now, it’s become a source of anxiety and guilt for many. But how can we move away from this toxic idea of “remembering our why”? Teachers are so often told to focu...

So many teachers are feeling the pressure to keep up with all the new technology in their classrooms. As beneficial as technology can be, it can also be overwhelming when you already have a full plate or are feeling burnt out. That is why it is key to find a balance between embracing these new technologies without giving in to the pressure to use every new tool that comes out.  In this episod...

AI seems to be everywhere now, and that includes in your classroom. Although some teachers may be hesitant to utilize AI in their classrooms, it truly is a powerful tool for creating an interactive class and can even help to build relationships within the classroom.  Today, Joe and Kristin Merrill are joining me to talk about integrating AI into the classroom to help free up teachers’ time wh...

If you’ve looked for self-improvement guidance, you’ve likely come across some self-help guru on social media telling you how important it is to have a morning routine. Except the morning routines they are promoting are not realistic for many teachers, especially if they are parents or are already feeling burnout. The good news is that just because you may not be able to have this intricate mornin...

We all want to be the best teacher we can possibly need. But meeting every student's unique needs can take a toll on us and lead to burnout, especially if our students who are struggling start to act out.  In this episode, Alyson Young is joining me to chat about the challenges students with ADHD and Dyslexia face in traditional classroom settings and how teachers can best support these stude...

Work-life balance, what does it really mean for teachers? Truly disconnecting from work once the school day is done is incredibly challenging for many teachers. We have so much on our to do lists at school and at home. It often feels like we’re in a constant state of overwhelm and like we are just trying to keep our heads above water. I’ve been that overwhelmed teacher without a good work-life bal...

Creating personalized lessons to meet every one of our students’ diverse needs is stressful especially when you have many students and there is only one of you. But what if you were able to make learning more accessible for all students without burning out? That’s where utilizing AI tools in the classroom comes in! Today, I am joined by two incredible guests, Jessica Pack and Georgia Terlaje, who...

If you are a teacher who is not taking action due to fear and living in chaos, let me tell you - you are not alone. In this episode, I share a personal story about how my daughters had to switch schools just two weeks before the start of the school year and how this unexpected change brought up a lot of fear and anxiety—both for them and for me. We dive into how fear of the unknown can paralyze us...

Being a burned out teacher is hard but being a burned out teacher with a disability presents unique challenges to face every day. We all know that teachers give so much of themselves to their teaching so it’s especially important for teachers with disabilities to set and hold boundaries in order to take care of themselves. In this episode, we get to chat with Hayley Spira-Bauer about her experienc...

In this episode, we dive into the power of human connection and how it can be the key to overcoming teacher burnout and truly connecting with your students. Teaching isn’t just about imparting knowledge; it’s about building relationships, fostering empathy, and bringing your authentic self into the classroom. We get to chat with Jared Scott, who will guide us in exploring how embracing our hu...

If you are in the throws of Back to School, let me tell you - it's never too late to automate! Last year, I hosted a 3 day free event called the Back to School Automation Bootcamp for Teachers and I got so many requests for another bootcamp. Instead, I thought what better way to help my teacher friends reduce stress and overwhelm this year than to grab it from the archives and let you get in on th...

Have you ever sat down and had the thought how do some teachers not burnout? How do they seem to get everything to go their way? Why do they get the best classes and live a great life? And what do they have that I don't? I know that I have. If you're feeling that way, the number one thing that those teachers have that you don't is a fine-tuned mindset. With back to school season upon us, I'm here...

Going into a new school year can be daunting. We all want to walk in happy go lucky with tons of energy, inspired, and joyful. However, that's not always as easy as it sounds. In this episode, we get to chat with Phil Januszewski. Phil Januszewski is a tattoo covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high-energy chemistry/physics teaching keynote speaker and coach that is on a mission to create and s...

Today’s episode is the first episode that is being released in 2 months. I went back and forth how I would return to the podcast but I think this is the best way plus sharing is caring. Odds are you're also a high achiever with a strong drive to keep everything going all the time (like your family, your classroom, your 9-5 teaching job, your hobbies, the list goes on). But sometimes, it comes at a...