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🎙️ Ready for a fresh take on summer prep? Discover why less professional development for teachers and more personal growth might be your key to a rejuvenated classroom experience next year. 🌞💡

In this episode of the Balance Your Teacher Life podcast, host Grace Stevens dives into a topic that sparked some controversy but holds powerful insights for educators. Grace shares her bold perspective on why teachers should prioritize personal development over professional development during their summer break.

Key Takeaways:

• 📧 The Controversial Email: Why the subject line "F* PD this summer" stirred emotions and what it truly meant.
• 🏖️ Personal Development vs. Professional Development: Grace’s compelling argument for focusing on self-improvement and personal growth skills.
• 📚 Real-Life Experiences: Insightful stories from Grace’s two decades in the classroom, including the pitfalls of mandatory curriculum training.
• 💪 Empowering Change: How personal growth can transform your teaching, energy, and overall life. 
• ❓What are the empowering questions to ask that truly move your life forward?

Overall, you'll learn why educators need less curriculum coaches (we all know how to read that Teacher's Edition") and more LIFE coaches to understand what it takes to thrive in teaching without sacrificing our personal lives.

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Want to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?
Check out my signature on-demand self-study course, Balance Your Teacher Life. Complete details here: www.gracestevens.com/balance

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