Key points:
- Educators are stretched thin, but empowerment is key to battling burnout
- Empowering teachers means providing them a wide range of strategies, tools, resources, and opportunities
- See related article: 3 innovative ways to help teachers feel engaged and valued
I vividly remember 20 years ago when I first entered the education field as an elementary school teacher. My lifelong career dream became a reality as I proudly entered my classroom, ready to nurture and positively impact young minds.
Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support of my supervisors and peers. I didn’t know it at the time, but these early experiences in the classroom and exposure to professional development would profoundly help shape my career path. I became passionate about helping other teachers feel prepared and finding ways to help them enhance their skills, knowledge and confidence. …Read More