This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers. 

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As teachers, as coworkers, and even as humans, we want people to know that we’ve got it together, that we don’t need any help. “No, thank you, I’m fine. “ One thing we don’t talk about enough is anxiety, especially in highly-sensitive introverts. Today, Monica Wright & Amber Jordan are here to share their experiences with anxiety and the classroom. Coping mechanisms can be anywhere from the way the lights are adjusted in the classroom to having marked personal space between you and student. Join us as we share and connect through being highly-sensitive introverts. 

 

Show Highlights

• How to deal with a highly-sensitive introvert with anxiety
• Amber shares how she’s able to hide her introvert tendencies in public
• What exactly does “highly-sensitive person” mean?
• How to deal with constant noise in the classroom
• How to set the mood/tone of your classroom from the first day
• What you should do the first 3 weeks of school that will help in the long run
• The biggest thing that’s helped Amber the most
• Embrace change in order to find where you truly fit
• Monica shares her coping mechanisms at public events
• Giving students the space to be heard

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