The ABC's High School Teachers Really Need to Know
This podcast was developed to help high school teachers better reach students, as well as gain more self-fulfillment by doing just that. We will discuss essential strategies and stories to help new, experienced, burned-out, and/or growth-focused teachers find their way in a world of confusing, endless, and oftentimes overwhelming resources for educators. Hopefully, you will find these both tangible and applicable in your own professional journey. This podcast is definitely not about “polish” and “pretty”. Instead, it’s about REAL strategies that have proven results in REAL classrooms. Thank you for taking the time to get better for your students. Most of all, thank you for being a teacher.
The ABC's High School Teachers Really Need to Know
Episode #8: Heavy Lifter Hostility
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As you know, 20% of people do 80% of the work. It's no different in our profession. In the high-functioning world of eduction, years of "heavy lifting" by a teacher can inevitably lead to burnout, health repercussions, time management issues, and yes, resentment and hostility. Get better at margin and setting personal and professional goals for your hard work. Remind yourself that you don't win awards for locking the doors each night. Stop making excuses for others, and don't listen to others who tell you to "learn to say 'no.'" You will be a much better educator in the long run and for the long-term.