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(Re)Education of Schools Podcast
Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they have open, honest conversations about how to better understand social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, the “why’s” behind student behavior, and how to help kids navigate it all as they go through school and life. Each episode they will strive to provide practical understanding and opportunities to grow for anyone who works with children, or has children in their life … all in about 30 minutes!
(Re)Education of Schools Podcast
Emotional Resilience in Teachers
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"I’ve come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my daily mood that makes the weather."**
This powerful quote sets the stage for today’s deep dive into **Emotional Resilience**. As educators, we often focus on building resiliency in our students, but what happens when the adults in the building are running on empty?
In this episode, we explore why emotional resilience isn't just a "nice-to-have"—it’s the foundation of a consistent, high-performing classroom. When teachers are regulated and resilient, students are calmer, learning increases, and school culture is transformed.
In this episode, we discuss:
* **Defining Resilience:** It’s not about avoiding pain; it’s about the ability to adapt, recover, and keep functioning after a crisis.
* **The "Weather" of the Classroom:** Why a teacher’s emotional state is the decisive factor in student success and consistency.
* **Practical Development:** Small, actionable shifts—from physical health (sleep and exercise) to practicing a growth mindset and focusing on what you can control.
* **Systems of Support:** How administrators can move beyond "self-care" and move toward **Collective Care**, distributed leadership, and equipping staff to handle Tier 1 behaviors.
* **The Current Crisis:** Why prioritizing the emotional security of educators is the key to retaining great teachers in an increasingly stressful field.
**The Bottom Line:** We need to create systems that allow regulated adults to be a reality. Join us as we discuss how to walk alongside our staff and prioritize the human element of education.
Connect with Us:
justinmoorman@reeducationofschoolspodcast.com
katiethornton@reeducationofschoolspodcast.com
joshward@reeducationofschoolspodcast.com
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