Welcome to The Burned-In Teacher Podcast

Throughout our teaching day, there are many moments where dark clouds roll in, blocking the rays of joy that keep us going, keep us motivated to reach our goals, and be our authentic selves.  We’ve got to make sure that we take the...

“We’re all doing the best we can with where we are” is something that I say quite often when I talk with teachers who are struggling with burnout, but right now, that’s just not enough. We as teachers, and the world...

 Burnout is a tricky beast because it has a ripple effect...You may think that it’s just affecting you, but the negative energy that you radiate has a tendency to rub off on those around you as well.  That’s why it's so...

 Scrolling through Instagram, looking at Pinterest, talking to a colleague... it’s easy to fall victim to the perception that everyone has it all together.  It’s easy to believe that what we see is the truth, but that...

There is a lot happening in education right now, and one of those things has been the increase in educational technology. While it’s easy to get sucked into the new shiny thing - it's important to remember function over tool - every...

So, what is self-care, really?  Social media tells us that it’s bubble baths, pedicures, or maybe even a glass of wine after a tough day.  While it’s true that these might offer quick fixes to make the troubles of a...

The ability for a person to maintain some sort of a respectable balance between professional and personal expectations - even though it’s important - can be tricky.  It’s easy to allow ourselves to fall victim to the...

“I will be happy when…”  This common statement leads a person to think that they cannot be happy until they finally have that “thing” or they have reached that goal.  That’s not the case and...

The culture of the place that you teach impacts you, whether you notice that it does or not.  Each school has a vibe - some are welcoming and inspiring, while others are draining and negative.  These “vibes” create...

Setting goals for yourself is important.  It allows you to keep working towards becoming the best version of yourself.  Setting goals and creating a plan to reach them is one way to keep you motivated and empowered.  It can help...