Teacher Self-Care and Life Balance: Personal Growth to Empower Educators & Avoid Burnout

Social Media and the Teaching Lounge: How to Balance Connection with Over-Sharing to Protect Your Career

Grace Stevens Episode 68

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🚫 Do You Overshare at School? Top Tips for Protect Your Teaching Career! 🛡️

As educators, we want to connect with our colleagues and build a positive work environment. But oversharing can put your career at risk! 😱 In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the delicate balance between being friendly and maintaining professional boundaries.

Key takeaways:

  • Social media pitfalls for teachers 📱
  • Setting boundaries with colleagues 🚧
  • Recognizing potential "snakes in the grass" 🐍
  • Strategies for maintaining professionalism 👩‍🏫

Don't let a moment of oversharing derail your teaching career! Learn how to protect yourself while still fostering genuine connections at work.

Show highlights:

  • The dangers of posting student photos online ⚠️
  • Why you should separate personal and professional social media accounts 🔒
  • How to politely deflect personal questions from colleagues 🙅‍♀️
  • The importance of respecting confidentiality 🤐
  • A personal story of betrayal and its valuable lesson 📚

Remember: Not everyone has your best interests at heart. Stay vigilant, but don't become paranoid. With these strategies, you can navigate the murky waters of workplace relationships and keep your teaching career safe! 

Pay it forward: consider sharing this episode with other educators you know. Together we can start a revolution of teacher empowerment. 

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