TL;DR: Taking care of yourself is as important as taking care of your students. Set a goal for when to leave school. Prioritize your weekend and schedule time to prep for the week. Work out and take care of yourself physically. Journal to reflect on how things are going and to experience calm. Make a list of what you love … Read More
Making the First Day Last
TL;DR: Leverage first week get to know yous for long-term relationships. Mini challenges are a great way to observe group dynamics. Create seating charts and small groups based on collective strength. Bring transparency and group sharing to PLCs and admin teams. As teachers, we learn so much about our students in the first six weeks of the school year. We … Read More
The Beauty of Starting Over: A New School Year
TL;DR: A new school year is a chance to restart, refresh, and refocus. To reset this year, work to be better each day. Focus on people first. Build relationships. Find the joy in each day. Happy New Year! One of the most incredible things about being in education is the fresh start every year with a new school year. Want … Read More
Tips Educators Need To Know BEFORE The School Year Starts
It’s a new school year and a new season for the Xhausted Educators. Ready or not, a new school year is coming! This episode is going to get you ready. Kyle will provide some tips for all the educators to start the year off on the right foot. He also shares some amazing news about some changes. The Xhausted Educators … Read More
I’m a Teacher
TL;DR: An ode to teaching and preparing for the upcoming school year. Inspiration to remind you of the lives you may touch. It was the last night of summer and all through my mindRan the thoughts of a teacher, the peculiar kind I picked out my clothes, I knew just what to wearI’d lay them out neat, even my new … Read More
