STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

105. How to Lessen Stress at the Beginning of the School Year for Sped Teachers With Brittany Blackwell


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Hey Special Ed Teacher,

Already stressed with the new school year coming up? Don’t want to feel overwhelmed with all the things that come with being a special education teacher?

In today’s episode, we have special guest Brittany Blackwell, M.Ed. Brittany is an award-winning special educator and teacher burnout & sustainability strategist from South Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms, Brittany has become an expert in addressing teacher burnout. She is also the host of the popular podcast "The Resilient Teacher Podcast".

In this interview, I discuss with Brittany the challenges and strategies of teaching special ed, focusing on using technology to streamline processes and prioritize self-care. Brittany shared her experiences and introduced her programs, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's personality traits to manage stress and avoid burnout. We also discussed the importance of balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Listen in to reduce your stress this next school year!

Take Care,

Michelle

Resources mentioned:

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  • Connect with Brittany Blackwell:

    • Website: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com
  • Podcast: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/podcast
  • Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TeachingMindBodyandSoul
  • Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/msprincessteach
  • Email: brittany@teachingmindbodyandsoul
  • Personalized Roadmap to Teacher Burnout Recovery Quiz: http://www.teachingmindbodyandsoul.com/quiz
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    STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementBy Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

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