By Karen Bracco, teacher-mentor “I think there’s something wrong with me.” I heard these words come out of my own mouth. Not in anguish or pain. Not with a tone of desperation. Quite the opposite. Dull, monotone, devoid of any feeling or expression. I was sitting crossed legged in my chair, computer on my lap …
By Lauren Navarra, director of psycho-education and webinar production Gratitude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Oxford Languages What does it mean to you to embrace an attitude of gratitude? You may have read the various benefits of practicing gratitude, which we’ll discuss further, but you might …
How to Embrace an Attitude of Gratitude, and Why You Should Read More »
By Cindy Schwartz, Co-founder and executive director of secondary education What is self care? When is there even time for a teacher to focus on themselves either during the school day or once they go home? We are constantly lesson planning, marking homework and assessments, meeting or calling parents, attending faculty and department meetings, completing …
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By Carmella Stone-Klein, Head of Yoga and Mindfulness When was the last time you made time to sit with yourself and just be? How well do you know the shape of your inner Self, the Self that doesn’t identify with external concerns like where you come from, what you do for a living, who you’re …
Setting our kids up for success is Teaching 101. So let’s set ourselves up for success now. Teacher burn out is real. Our kids need us healthy.
By Lori Bellan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Social-Emotional Learning Last week, we hosted our first Attentive Talks, a weekly virtual meeting for teachers to come together and vent their frustrations, share their experiences, and learn a few self-soothing skills along the way. As I watched this incredible group of teachers connect, I felt enthused …
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