by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, General Interest, Teacher Self-Care, Teacher-Centered PD
Hey Teacher Friend! The 3 R’s of Summer Summer is finally here — and if you’re a teacher, you already know this season holds a very special kind of magic. It’s a pause. A breath. A rare stretch of time that belongs entirely to you. But here’s...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, Teacher Self-Care
Hey Teacher Friend! This time of year, SPRING, can feel like a LOT. Testing season, parent conferences, observations, behavior challenges—and somehow, we’re expected to keep everything running smoothly while holding it all together. If you’ve been feeling the pressure...
by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher Self-Care
The expectations put upon teachers continues to grow and grow. Not to mention the pressure to stick to the curriculum no matter what. But, we all know that you are the expert and you know yourself and your students best. Check out this trilogy of podcasts giving...
by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning, Teacher Self-Care
You wear so many hats as a teacher! I remember years ago seeing something like this (way pre-Covid) and thinking, “Yup! That’s about right.” If you’ve ever felt under the pressure of all these labels, you’re not alone. And if...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Arts Education and Integration, Teacher Self-Care, Teacher-Centered PD
Do you love your professional development? – Or is it a snooze fest? I can imagine it now. Sitting in the back, sunglasses on to roll your eyes, phone in hand to text with your teacher buddies. Come on, you KNOW you’ve been there. We are all guilty. ...
by Elizabeth Peterson | Teacher Self-Care, Teacher-Centered PD
Everyone else says be student-centered, but I say we need to be teacher-centered first! That’s right. Is it a little hard to hear? I understand. We are always told that we need to be student-centered, right? Well… no, not exactly… Before you click off, hear...
