Educators and Parents....I See You and Your Incredible Efforts to Support Students!

Let's face it, the past 2020 really upped the demands on teachers and parents. If you've been supporting students, you know that it can simultaneously be gratifying and frustrating. I see you and all of your incredible efforts! But, unfortunately, as we juggle the demands of life, we often forget to take care of ourselves.

But when we take care of ourselves, we're better able to take care of all the rest.

I believe each of us has the agency and ability to make positive changes, yet sometimes we need support and encouragement. Great teachers and coaches do that, and frankly, I am one of those great teachers and coaches. (If you don't believe me, check out these testimonials).

No matter whom I work with, the following are true:

• Changes lead to growth.

• We can be more grounded when we know our priorities, values, and people.

• When we are grounded, we're able to grow - and to help the tiny humans in our lives grow, too!

I'm a lifelong learner and seasoned (um, dare I say, OG) educator. Name an age or grade and I've taught it! I've also led parenting classes, taught at community college, and have trained teachers in over 25 states and from around the world.

For the past four years, I worked exclusively with individual coaching clients and consulting with organizations on self-care and self-growth. In 2020, I returned to teaching. (Yes, you read that right. I voluntarily went back to teaching both virtually and in-person!) I didn’t realize how much I missed the zeal and energy of teaching, especially with a dollop of gratitude felt by all who could be there IRL together - learning, playing, and growing!

Before the pandemic, I knew that teaching was among the most stressful occupations. Yet, walking the walk again reinforced my abiding desire to empower educators and promote parenting to better support students.

To all you educators and parents, I see you and your incredible efforts to support students! (Imagine me clapping and cheering for you because I am!)