DESCRIPTION:
In this episode of Helping Teachers Thrive, Tem speaks with Dr. Roger Gerard, a leadership consultant, healthcare executive, and author with over 50 years of experience guiding professionals through complex challenges. Dr. Gerard offers practical, research-backed strategies to help teachers prevent burnout, overcome stress, and foster resilience in today’s demanding educational environment. You’ll learn how to reclaim your purpose, build confidence, and navigate the challenges of teaching with actionable advice and proven solutions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Go to Mastering teaching to unlock exclusive content, strengthen your skills and access resources to help thrive in your teaching profession.
- Reconnect with your core values and focus on the meaningful difference your work makes in students' lives.
- Confidently communicate your needs to foster respect, value, and professional growth within your school.
- Set boundaries, adopt stress-management strategies, and make self-care a priority to maintain balance in your teaching role.
- Seek growth opportunities, build supportive relationships, and embrace challenges as chances to strengthen your confidence.
BEST MOMENTS:
"Professionals are not treated well and educators are a huge example of this"
"They want to do a great job teaching the students"
"When we start relying on the fact that the teachers are there for the kids therefore we can treat them however we damn well please, that's a problem"
"The teacher is supposed to achieve some goals while maintaining order in a chaotic environment"
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Go to Mastering teaching to unlock exclusive content
Visit www.rogergerard.com to learn more about Roger's work and purchase his book Lead With Purpose
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The Power Of Positive School Cultures With Dr Jim Van Allan
ABOUT THE HOST:
Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision. With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
The podcast for teachers of many years, trainee teachers or Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Join Tem as she delves into the diverse world of teaching, offering valuable insights, tips, and advice on a variety of teaching strategies to help teachers thrive as classroom practitioners.
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