Episode 7: The Truth About Teachers' Summers

🎙 Episode 7: The Truth About Teachers’ Summers

“Must be nice to have summers off…” 😬

If you’ve ever heard that phrase and felt your blood pressure spike a little—you’re not alone.

In this episode, Alex gets real about what summer actually looks like for teachers. Spoiler: it’s not two months of piña coladas and pool floats (though we wish!). 

From mental recovery to prepping for a brand-new group of learners, teachers use summer differently than most people think.

✨ You’ll hear:

1. Why it’s okay if rest feels hard at first
2. The emotional weight teachers carry into summer
3. What “off” really means when you’re still thinking about 25 little humans
4. How to recharge without guilt

This one’s part pep talk, part validation—and 100% for every teacher who needs permission to slow down.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

📖 Read the full blog post: The Truth About Teachers' Summers

🎁 Inside the Print and Play Club:

1. ✅ Summer review packets (for when you're still in prep mode)
2. ✅ Self-care tools and teacher resources to ease back-to-school planning
3. ✅ Member-only support to help you reset, recharge, and return with confidence

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