Three Powerful Ways to Transform Your Teaching Career Has this school year made you feel so overwhelmed that you don't even know where to start when it comes to seeking solutions for your teacher burnout? Has this year made you feel like you don't know if this career is for you anymore, yet you still love it? And you don't even know if you want to find a new one in the first place? Is this making you feel ready for a huge transformation, and do you want to see a significant change in your life? But you've been hesitant for some reason. Alongside that, has this podcast that you've been l ..read more

  Finding Hope Amidst Burnout in Education: From Burned-Out to Burned-In with Corinne Have you ever felt that during your teaching career, you've experienced various forms of burnout more than once? Or would you describe your days in the classroom and outside of it as akin to a dumpster fire? If so, this is the episode for you. I'll be interviewing a student at Burned In Teacher University who was so profoundly burned out and clouded by it that she didn't even realize she was pregnant until her second trimester. I can't wait for you to hear about her transformation and what she's doing no ..read more

  Mindfulness Practices for Teachers with Maddie Richardson In this episode, I’ve got something really exciting to share. We're diving deep into the world of teaching, mindfulness practices for teachers, and so much more with our awesome guest, Maddie Richardson. She's been a science teacher for six years, and boy, does she have some incredible insights and stories to share. We'll be talking about how teachers can find hope in the most unexpected places and why bringing mindfulness into the classroom can build stronger communities. Maddie's teaching journey has taken her to all sorts of p ..read more

  Effective Classroom Management Systems and Strategies for Starting the Year (Part 3) Welcome to part 3 of my three-part Classroom Management Series. Effective classroom management is crucial to our role as educators. Without a well-managed classroom, we can't fully focus on our main job—teaching. In this episode, I’m diving into the world of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) - hang on, stay with me... While this topic might evoke mixed feelings, I'll be sharing how I've found a happy balance with PBIS in my classroom, creating a transformed and effective three-tiered classro ..read more

  Effective Classroom Management Systems and Strategies for Starting the School Year (Part 2) As educators, we know that successful classroom management is the foundation of a productive learning environment. It sets the stage for meaningful teaching and learning to take place. If you're gearing up for a new school year or already knee-deep in the current one, you might have encountered the challenges of maintaining order in your classroom. Repeating instructions endlessly and constantly dealing with disruptions can be frustrating and overwhelming. In this blog post, we're diving into the ..read more

  Effective Classroom Management Systems and Strategies for Starting the School Year (Part 1) Are you gearing up for a new school year or already knee-deep in classroom chaos? Are you finding yourself repeating the same instructions over and over with some students still not following them? Do you feel overwhelmed by the distractions and disruptions that seem to happen every day? If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place. Welcome to the first episode of a three-part series on the Burned In Teacher Podcast, where we're diving into effective classroom management strategies. Today ..read more

  Mastering the Art of Work-Life Balance for Teachers by Building Healthy Boundaries  Do you find yourself overwhelmed with long working hours and too many responsibilities at school? Are you wishing to create a better work-life balance as a teacher, where you can spend more quality time with family and friends or pursue activities you love? Do you struggle to say “No” when asked to take on more responsibilities, fearing disappointment in others? If any of this resonates with you, then keep reading because this blog post will delve into the work-life balance of teachers, teaching you ..read more

  How Teachers Overcome Isolation in Burnout Recovery with Chrissy Nichols In the pursuit of self-improvement and personal growth, it is not uncommon to experience moments of isolation, which can prove to be formidable obstacles on the path to recovery from burnout. As we focus on bettering ourselves, it is essential to recognize that the journey can often be solitary, leaving us feeling disconnected from others and the support we might need. The very process of introspection and self-work that empowers us to grow can inadvertently distance us from our social circles, making the road to t ..read more

   Setting Manageable Personal and Career Goals for a Fulfilling Teaching Journey Today's episode is all about setting manageable personal and career goals for the upcoming school year so you can thrive both inside and outside the classroom this school year. As teachers, we often find ourselves caught in a relentless cycle of to-do lists, losing sight of our own well-being and interests. There’s a fear that our “summer self” is going to be replaced by our “teacher self” which breeds anxiety and feelings of dread. By incorporating personal and career goals into our planning, we can cr ..read more

  Hacking Teacher Burnout Summer Book Study Series: How to Love Teaching and Never Settle for Teacher Burnout Welcome to episode 194 of The Burned-In Teacher Podcast. This is our LAST meeting of the Hacking Teacher Burnout Summer Book Study Series, and in this Hack, we are going to dive into what it means to never settle for a burned-out career (and life) ever again. No matter what your past has looked like, we are going to continue to move forward, focusing on what’s to come and preparing for future hardships by keeping our goals and action steps front of mind. In addition, we will explo ..read more