Weekly Review
Three Stories That Stayed With Me This Week
The three stories that shaped my week—and might shift yours too.
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Strong Teacher
Don’t Let the Old In: Lessons From an 85-Year-Old Climber, the Bugaboos, and a Life Lived With Purpose
What an 85-year-old mountain climber can teach us about purpose, resilience, and finding joy in the climb of teaching. A reflective guide for educators.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
A Good Problem to Have (And Your Newsletter Is Here!)
A fun milestone paused the email send — but the newsletter is live! Read this week’s edition on digital detox, teacher focus, and mindful tech habits.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
One Of The Greatest Challenges
A midweek STRONG Teacher newsletter on digital drift, smartphone breaks, and reclaiming small moments of presence.
Strong Teacher
Teacher Tool of the Week: Rechargeable Hand Warmer (December Reset Must-Have)
A quick, calming tool for cold classrooms and long December school days. Learn why the rechargeable hand warmer is this week’s top teacher pick and part of the December STRONG Teacher Reset Kit.
Strong Teacher
Tomorrow: Day 1 of the Winter Reset
The STRONG Teacher Winter Reset begins tomorrow. Join a 12-day self-care challenge and winter reflection series designed to help teachers rest, reset, and enter December with clarity and calm.
Teaching
Why Screens Hurt Learning: Dr. Jean Twenge Explains the Chromebook Problem
Researcher Dr. Jean Twenge explains why students learn less on screens—and how simple shifts like paper reading, intentional tech use, and clear routines can help teachers improve focus, comprehension, and well-being in today’s classrooms.
Coaching
Why I Studied Ikigai Coaching: A Purpose-Driven Approach for Educators
Discover how Ikigai coaching blends Japanese philosophy with practical habits to help educators reconnect with purpose and strengthen well-being. This post begins a series exploring how Ikigai is shaping my work and The STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
Education
What a Quiet Drive Taught Me About Teaching, Life, and Legacy
On a quiet drive home from a celebration of life, I reflected on the quiet strength of Doris Richter—a teacher and servant leader. This episode explores the timeless lessons she lived and how they can inspire our teaching, relationships, and purpose.
Weekly Report
A Thanksgiving Thank-You
This week’s newsletter shares a calming reflection, the 12-Day Holiday Challenge Tracker, and a warm welcome into the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Kicking Off the STRONG Teacher Winter Reset
Teaching in late November has its own gravity — the grading pile grows, the days feel heavier, and the holiday energy ramps up all around us. It’s a season where teachers give so much of themselves that it’s easy to forget this simple truth: Your well-being matters too.
Weekly Report
When 80% Is More Than Enough
A reminder that teachers don’t need to operate at 100% to make a meaningful impact. This week’s newsletter explores the power of showing up at 80%, why consistency matters more than perfection, and how sustainable effort helps educators stay grounded, present, and strong.