Picture this: a classroom filled with engaged and enthusiastic students, a teacher brimming with passion and energy, and an atmosphere radiating positivity and growth. It may sound like a dream, but the secret behind this transformative classroom experience lies within one crucial aspect: teacher mental health.

As educators, we pour our hearts into nurturing the minds of our students, but often forget to tend to our own mind and our own well-being. In this episode, we open your eyes to the truth about teacher mental health. In this episode, Helena Hains and I share our personal journeys, offering practical strategies to prevent burnout, build resilience, and embrace self-compassion. This isn't just another self-help spiel; it's a wake-up call to all educators (new and veterans alike) to prioritize their mental health for a profound impact on their teaching journey. Get ready to unlock the power within and witness the magic that happens when teachers nurture themselves, as they do their students.

Helena Hains is a New Elementary Coach, who empowers new elementary educators to go from being overwhelmed and feeling frazzled to being excited and confidently having a smoothly ran classroom. Helena knows the importance of systems and how they can make teaching a joyful and impactful profession. Also known as The Present Teacher, Helena has presented at over 10 other summits, and loves to share all the latest teacher tips on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her Podcast. Helena graduated from Eastern Oregon University, with her Master's in Elementary Education and a Minor in ESL and Spanish.

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