Release
Releasing doesn’t always mean quitting—it can mean choosing differently, more freely.
Week 3: Movement That Restores
Reconnect with Your Body Without the Pressure to Perform
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Welcome to Why Edify: Your Hub for Teacher Support and Inspiration
Get a tour of Why Edify and discover tools, resources, and community to help you thrive as an educator—happier, healthier, and stronger.
3 Powerful Ways to Use AI to Hook Students and Boost Classroom Engagement
Discover how to use AI to instantly capture student attention with personalized prompts, vivid visuals, and interactive roleplays. These 3 simple strategies will transform your lesson openings and drive deeper learning.
The Shokunin Mindset for Teachers: Cultivating Passion Through Practice
What if passion isn’t something you find — but something you build?
Let It Be
This week, I want to offer something simple: permission to let it settle. No planning yet. No pressure. Just time and space to come back to yourself.
Purpose, Practice, and Presence: What I’m Learning About Coaching and Teaching
This is learning in public — and you're invited along for the journey.
"It’s So Boring” Is a Red Flag: Helping Gen Z Parents Reignite Storytime
Gen Z parents often see reading as a chore—experts warn this harms kids' literacy. Here’s how teachers can support families with practical, joyful strategies.
New Podcast: Flip-Flops and Sunshine: A Summer Reset for Educators
In this episode, Flip-Flops and Sunshine, I explore the power of small shifts—what I call “flip-flop moments”—that can spark joy, reflection, and renewal.
Shanna Martin Shares Earned Wisdom: Technology Integration, Classroom Management, and Podcasting
Every person has a story that teaches valuable lessons. Here is the Earned Wisdom of Shanna Martin from the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast.
Choose What You Really Want
Here’s your midweek boost - a quote, a resource, and an affirmation to power you through the rest of the week.