This week we go into our "Why." At times, teaching is so difficult that we forget our "Why." This week we learn how to find out what our why is. Some of us just need a reminder. Once we know our why, we can live our why. Once we live our why, we can find true happiness while teaching. 

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It Is a new school year, which means a new season of Teacher's Ed. In episode 1 of Season 2, we want to remember why we got into teaching. Edward goes into detail about why he got into teaching and also why he stayed in education. Teacher burnout is a big thing, so it's Important that teachers remember their why.

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As the school year winds down, I am going to ask each teacher to have a gut-check. In this episode, we will go through an activity that will help you listen to your body's emotional responses and uncover problem areas with your teaching. These will be the areas that we will focus on improving over the summer.

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Are you a parent? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed teaching your children? Then this episode is for you! In the blink of an eye, many parents became substitute teachers overnight. With no prior training, parents across the world are expected to fill in and help their children through virtual learning. In this episode, I give you tips and advice to help make your time as a substitute teacher more manageable. 

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Don't worry, be happy? If only It were that easy. COVID-19 has flipped the educational system upside down. Teachers have so much to worry about outside of work, that they need to limit their worries with teaching. In this episode, I am encouraging teachers to worry about what they can control. We will also do a brief activity that teachers can add to their tool kit to help them when stress is getting the best of them.

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This episode is to show gratitude and appreciation for the service that teachers do. Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions. On behalf of the entire world, this episode says, "thank you."

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You can't pour from an empty cup. It can be very hard to find the balance between nurturing your family, your career, and also yourself. This episode goes into the importance of self-care and what teachers can do to help keep their cups from running empty.

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Where do teachers go to lick their wounds? Right now, teachers across the world are feeling overwhelmed and lost. This isn't your typical feel good episode. In this episode of Teacher's Ed, I am asking teachers that are overwhelmed to take some time to process their emotions. It's time that we have an honest conversation with ourselves and each other.

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COVID-19 has led us to uncertain times. While many people are off work wondering what their next steps are, teachers across the country are pivoting into a virtual learning experience to continue connecting with their students. For some, this is the norm. For many, this is uncharted waters. Teachers must take on the mentality of a sailor. We can't control the waters and the wind, but we must do our best to navigate our ship during these chaotic times. In this episode, Edward shares how teachers can take on the mentality of a sailor while embracing the adversity that teachers are currently facing.

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