Have you ever been at work, but it didn't really feel like work? For us teachers, this might seem like a rare gem amidst the late nights and the ever-growing demands of the classroom. If you're here, tuning in to this episode, chances are you've had those moments when teaching starts to blur into a never-ending grind, getting dangerously close to full-blown workaholism.

That's why in this episode with my friend, Jed Dearbury, we are talking how to reignite your passion for teaching by not working harder, but playing harder. You know the saying? We talk practical strategies for building more fun into your life and your job as a teacher, as well as the brain science behind why this is so important.

Jed began his EDU career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the SC honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching, & was a finalist for SC Teacher of the Year. In 2015 he began leading professional development across the country, & training the next generation of EDUs through teaching in Higher Ed. He published his 1st book,The Playful Classroom in 2020. His 2nd book, The Courageous Classroom, in July 2021. Book number three, The Playful Life, was released in October 2022.

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