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Why It’s So Hard for Teachers to Take Care of Themselves (and 4 Ways to Start)

19Jun2017

by Jennifer Gonzalez

As a whole, teachers aren’t great about taking care of themselves. But that can change, and these four steps can help make that happen.

How to Stop Yelling at Your Students

3Apr2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Even if you’re a great teacher, even if you’re a swell person most days, sometimes it all gets to be too much and you just snap.

When a Principal Whips and Nae Naes

28Nov2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

As an administrator, you must be seen as a competent leader. But if your school culture needs a boost of positivity, consider the fine art of goofing around.

Letter to an Overachiever

21Sep2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Here’s what happened over the last few days: I dropped the ball. My deadline came and went, and as I watched it slip away, a sense of peace washed over me.

The Principal’s Pet: A Cautionary Tale

8Jul2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

No one likes it when an administrator plays favorites. But what if the favorite is you?

Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself About Teaching

19Apr2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

You tell yourself a lot of stories: No one appreciates you. The kids aren’t motivated. Testing has ruined everything.
What if you could write a different story?

How Well Do You Balance Teaching and Parenting?

27Feb2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

They’ve both been described as “the hardest job in the world.” And millions of people are doing both. What are the challenges of balancing teaching with family? Do school policies make it harder? And what solutions have you come up with for creating a better work-life balance?

The Price of Snark: What I Learned About Teaching from a Viral Post

9Oct2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If I start a lesson by embarrassing my students, I lose them right away. If I want someone to be open to receiving new information, I should never put them in a fool’s position.

Has teaching made you miserable? This book may be the cure.

17Aug2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

It’s easy to find teaching books on methodology, classroom management, educational technology and instructional design. But the list of books that care for the mental health of teachers is much, much shorter, and this one belongs at the very top.