Happy Teacher Revolution founder, Danna Thomas, chats with us about dealing with the grief of the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pandemic, recognizing we have to give ourselves permission to take care of ourselves, and remembering that you are more than your formal evaluation.
'They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, I'm wondering who's taking care of the village.' - @HappyTeacherHTR from episode 170 of #TeachBetterTalk #Podcast #TeachBetter Click To TweetEpisode Highlights
- 1:43 – Discussing our FREE 6-Week “Better at a Distance” Webinar Series
- 6:34 – Previewing the episode with Danna Thomas.
- 9:58 – Danna introduces herself.
- 15:27 – How the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting Danna and Happier Teacher Revolution.
- 21:57 – What’s keeping Danna excited about education right now: Supporting trauma-informed practices and SEL of educators so that they can better support the students in their lives.
- 27:02 – Danna’s advice for teachers: Disconnect and detach, with love.
- 28:57 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
- 33:24 – How to connect with Danna
Danna’s Recommendations
- EdTech Tool: Calendly
- Book: “Lost at School” by Ross Greene
- Who to Follow on Social Media:
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- @Valencia_Valencia – Valencia Clay
- @ChrisEmdin – Chris Emdin
- @Principalest – Mathew Portell
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- YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: @GerryBrooks
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Morning Pages
- Jeff mentioned two resources:
- Best piece of advice you’ve ever received: You are not your formal evaluation.
Links to Connect With Danna
- Website: HappyTeacherRevolution.com
- Twitter: @HappyTeacherHTR
- Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HappyTeacherRevolution/
- Instagram: @HappyTeacherRevolution
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